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Applications for the next Lincoln-based programme close
midnight Sunday, 1 May 2022.

Dates and costs

The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme is designed to fit in around work and family commitments.

Two programmes are delivered in Lincoln each year.

Find out more about the Lincoln programme dates, costs and available funding below.

Register your interest to receive the application form and additional details on the 2025 programmes.

Kellogg Programme dates

Kellogg Programme Two, Lincoln: 24 June - 28 November 2025

Phase One (Lincoln):
Tuesday 24 June – Wednesday 2 July 2025.

Phase Two (Wellington):
Monday 8 September – Friday 12 September 2025.

Phase Three (Lincoln):
Monday 24 November – Friday 28 November 2025.

(Applications have closed for this programme)

Kellogg Programme One, Lincoln: 26 January - 3 July 2026

Phase One (Lincoln):
Monday 26 January – Wednesday 4 February 2026.

Phase Two (Wellington):
Monday 13 April – Friday 17 April 2026.

Phase Three (Lincoln):
Monday 29 June – Friday 3 July 2026.

(Early applications welcome)

Costs

Programme costs

The fee for the six-month programme is NZ$7,995 +GST.
The programme is kept to a minimum cost through the generous support of our industry partners who are investing in leadership development across the food a fibre sector.

The fee must be paid one month prior to the programme commencement.

An invoice is issued upon acceptance of place on the programme. In special circumstances an alternative payment schedule may be agreed to.

A cancellation fee will apply once you have accepted a place on the programme. Click here to view our Cancellation Policy.


Other costs

Travel
Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements to attend the residential phases in Lincoln and Wellington.

Dates are confirmed well in advance to enable early air bookings.

Accommodation
Residentials are an important component of the group building activities and it is expected that all participants live and work together for the duration of these phases.

Lincoln Accommodation
This is in the Halls of Residence and is billed at $85.00 +GST per night for up to 14 nights. Additional nights can be booked to meet travel requirements.

(Please note, should Lincoln University accommodation be unavailable you will be booked at the Lincoln Motel at approximately $150.00/night for single rooms. Two-bedroom units are also available at approximately $235.00/night).

Wellington Accommodation
This is booked at a medium level hotel at a special rate and can be single or twin share basis. The room rate is approximately $175 +GST.

Payment is invoiced with programme fee or payable before each phase.

Our programmes work in partnership with some of New Zealand’s leading agribusiness organisations – click here for more.​