
Lindsay Robertson
Manager, Training & Technology Solutions
Lindsay has led the Institute’s Training & Technology division since joining NZSTI in 2012. Until its merger with Horticulture ITO, Lindsay was also the Executive Officer of the New Zealand Sports Turf Industry Training Organisation (ITO).
Prior to joining NZSTI, Lindsay served with the New Zealand Defence Force for over 20 years, in a variety of training, management and operational roles.
Lindsay has served on various multi agency or multi national working groups to establish international, national or industry specific outcomes including leading the review of horticulture qualifications which resulted in the current stranded horticulture qualifications at level 3, 4 & 5 with pathways for Amenity, Arboriculture, Cemetery, Fruit Production, Garden Centre, Indoor Crop Production, Landscape Construction, Nursery Production, Outdoor Crop Production, Post-Harvest, Sports Turf, and Wine Growing.
Prior to joining NZSTI, Lindsay served on national advisory groups for; Adult Education and Training, Business, Communication Skills and Project Management. He was also a National moderator for NZQA in Business, Management and Communication Skills.
Lindsay is vastly experienced in all facets of training, having designed, delivered or managed numerous training courses across a diverse range of subjects.
Lindsay holds the following qualifications and accreditations that relate to his current role at the Institute:
Bachelor of Training and Development
National Diploma in Adult Education and Training
National Diploma in Business
National Diploma in Business Administration
National Certificate in Business (First Line Management)
NZIM Certificate of Management
National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation
National Certificate in Outdoor Recreation (Group Leadership)
National Certificate in Computing
Professional Member, New Zealand Association of Training and Development
Get in touch with Lindsay
phone Number
Postal Address
PO Box 347, Palmerston North 4440
Physical Address
200 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414