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Offering Rural New Zealand Courses nationwide

What do we do?

Rural Training Solutions offers business’s within the Primary Industry Sector the opportunity for comprehensive and quality business development options. Working with you as a business we have the capacity to provide both theory and practical training on your site with your equipment. We offer flexible and relevant training options to meet your specific needs.

An individual looking for a career change? Career start? Or just wanting to refresh your knowledge? We have New Zealand Courses available to get you on your way.

Rural Training Solutions Values

What makes us who we are?

✓   We are responsible, accountable and effective educators

✓   We promote honesty, integrity and transparency in all we do

✓   We encourage and reward innovation

✓   We foster an environment of collaboration

✓   We value the importance of a healthy work/life balance

✓   We are dedicated to supporting our team to achieve both personal and professional goals

Meet our Team

Gareth Wild

Managing Director

Gareth Wild Managing Director and Owner of Rural Training Solutions NZ has a unique understanding of the day-to-day life of rural New Zealand and the increasing need for industry specific training.

Having started his journey on his parent’s orchard and market garden, to being a share milker, contractor, workshop & fleet manager, health and safety officer and most recently working alongside Primary ITO to support the development of their unit standard based vehicle micro credentials.

Gareth’s industry background has provided him with the practical experience to teach his students not only safe work practices, but also how to adapt to situations when things go wrong.

Amy Abbott

Director

Amy Abbott is co-owner of Rural Training Solutions NZ.  A Registered Nurse by profession Amy had dedicated her career to supporting people and their families who struggle with mental health. 

Amy is keen to transfer her passion to the training sector, supporting her staff, students and delivering courses that promote mental wellbeing in the rural sector.

Upskill, refresh or start your journey with us

Rural Training Solutions is a contracted provider for Primary ITO micro credentials. Whether you are new to the industry or an old dog looking for new tricks Rural Training Solutions can offer a tailored package to meet your needs.

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Our Mission

Rural Training Solutions NZ is dedicated to delivering effective, efficient and reliable training solutions and business development to the Primary Industry Sector.