High Standards
Our radar is set to high-achieving operators – the kind of people who already push themselves and want to learn from the best.
Growing Tomorrow’s Top Agronomists
Our industry needs better – better people, better service, better results. The Catalyst Agronomy Academy exists to grow agronomists who live up to our high standards and ultimately, help our clients outperform. This isn’t just training – it’s a mission to raise the bar and push farming forward.
Real Impact
This is the start of a real career. You’ll make a difference, work with good people, and grow into someone farmers trust to help them succeed.
Big Passion
We’re after people who want to be in the field – literally. The kind of people who’d rather be outdoors, learning hands-on, and seeing results in real-time.
Got what it takes?
We can teach the skills – the rest, you either have or you don’t. We look for people with work ethic, passion, and a desire to grow – fast. It’s a high bar, but if you’ve got what it takes, we’ll help you become one of the best in the business.
☑ Are you resilient under pressure?
☑ Passionate about farming and agronomy?
☑ Ready to learn, innovate and see real results?
What you'll gain
You’ll learn through real-world exposure alongside some of the best in the business – gaining the confidence, skills and knowledge to succeed.
Growing Real Technical Skills
You’ll get in-depth, hands-on exposure to crops, pastures, pests, products and more – with real insight on how to diagnose and improve farm performance.
Thinking Commercially
We’ll teach you how to think through the full farm system, making decisions that deliver value and trust.
Building Confidence and Leadership
We’ll coach you in leadership and personal development – helping you grow from rookie to someone farmers count on.
Mentor Spotlight
Sam guides a new wave of agronomists entering our industry. With years of experience and a track record of performance, Sam knows what it takes to lead a high-performing career – and is proud to help shape the next generation.
Meet the Class of 2025/26
Liam Parish
Cadet Agronomist, Southland
George Mulder
Cadet Agronomist, Central Otago
Will Taylor
Cadet Agronomist, North Canterbury
Waitohi Training Farm
You’ll gain experience at our demonstration farm in Waiothi Valley, North Otago – a working mixed farming operation that supports trialling, product evaluation and client demonstrations. It’s an epic training ground, and a key learning asset across the business.
The Catalyst Difference
Why Catalyst? Because we’re experts who care.
We’re supportive yet demanding, grounded yet groundbreaking. Join a culture of excellence where your growth fuels ours – and ours fuels the future of farming.