Auckland

The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is seeking motivated and adaptable contact centre officers who can hit the ground running and help deliver services for their clients.

You’d be working in a fast-paced environment, performing complex, varied, and high-volume work using multiple IT systems. 

MSD would provide professional training and development. 

Applications close on Sunday 25 April at 10pm.

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Jobs available in South Auckland range from entry level to skilled workers.

Roles available now include:

• general construction labourers and hammerhands
• concrete workers
• traffic controllers
• machine operators (diggers, moxy dump trucks, rollers, etc)
• scaffolders
• insulation installers
• roofers
• Class 2 and above drivers
• yard and storepersons.

Manukau Jobs and Skills Hub can connect you to employers and jobs that match your skills and interests. It can also help you create a CV.

To apply for a job or find out how to get started in the construction industry or related trades, email manukauhub@mbie.govt.nz 

Find a Job is for anyone looking for work – you don’t have to be on a benefit. If you find a job you’re interested in, contact Work and Income to be put in touch with the employer.  

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The work-based trades training teaches basic carpentry and helps job seekers get ready for work.

You’ll receive mentoring and whanau ora support, and be working with experienced, caring trainers and mentors.

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Click on the link below to find the field of study and type of qualification to interest you. Qualifications range from certificate level 1-3 to doctorates.

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A one-off registration fee of $295 plus GST can give up to a year’s access a mentor who can help you develop your business and develop yourself as a business owner.

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In the Introduction to Business seminar, you can learn about different types of business structures, record keeping, and how income tax and provisional tax work for businesses.

In the GST Workshop, you can understand who needs to register for GST, how to register, how to keep records and how to file GST returns.

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Meet with a career advisor who can help with your career plan.

Details are:

Takapuna Connected centre

• Wednesdays between 9am to 4pm.
• To book a session email: tak_employment_team@msd.govt.nz
• Location: 519 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland

Papakura Connected centre

• Thursdays from 9am to 4pm.  
• To book a session email: Connected_Papakura@msd.govt.nz
• Location: 20/22 Queen Street, Papakura, Auckland

The industry offers:

• above average wages in the trades
• a secure industry that can give you a trade qualification
• rapid progression in your earnings and your career.

Bring your CV and drop into a civil construction workshop at the Waitakere or Takapuna Connected centres to find out more.

The Waitakere civil construction workshop will be held every Thursday from 10am to 12pm at Waitakere Connected, Work and Income employment centre, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Auckland.

For more information, email Employment_Waitakere@msd.govt.nz

The Takapuna civil construction workshop will be held every Thursday from 2pm to 4pm at Takapuna Connected, Work and Income employment centre, 519 Lake Road, Takapuna.

For more information, email Tak_employment_team@msd.govt.nz

Come along to a youth-focused employment day any Wednesday at 9am, 11am or 12pm at Mangere Work and Income service centre, 93 Mascot Avenue, Mangere.

Bring your mates or whānau with you to find out how Work and Income can help young people into employment.