Auckland

NZ Red Cross pathways to employment programme helps former refugees plan employment, education, training and career goals to ultimately find work.

For Auckland region, get in touch with Michelle.Burton@redcross.org.nz

McDonald’s is looking for motivated and passionate people to join their crew. You'll be working in a safe and inclusive environment at one of their restaurants. 

Locations with available roles:

• Albany Free Stand, 5 Coliseum Drive, Albany
• Albany Food court, 219 Don McKinnon Drive, Albany
• Constellation, 14-16 Constellation Drive, Rosedale
• Wairau, 142 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley
• Akoranga, 3 Akoranga Drive, Northcote
• Glenfield, Corner Glenfield and Kaipatiki Roads
• Belmont, 127 Lake Road
• Whangaparaoa, 695-699 Whangaparaoa Road

Jobs available:

• McCafe Barista (external site)
• Maintenance Person (external site)
• Customer service (external site)
• Customer service (external site)

Pacific Work Connect can support you to look for work, develop your skills and talents or building confidence. The programme provides one-to-one career coaching, delivered in Pacific languages to help you become job-ready.

Email: pacificworkconnect@tec.govt.nz to find out more.

Or if you want to talk in person, Pacific Work Connect is based at the Mangere Connected centre every Tuesday 9-3pm.

Email: Employment_Mangere@msd.govt.nz to book a time.

The service will connect you with providers who can help:

• identify types of jobs 
• get work experience
• skill development
• work with you, your family, school and other networks to help you plan your future

This is a joint initiative between Ministry of Education and Minsitry of Social Development, and is available across parts of Auckland.  

The service will teach you:

• business management
• contract negotiation
• marketing and networking
• applying for funding
• employment opportunities.         

There are local service providers across Auckland.

There are vacancies for roles including baristas, wait staff, kitchen hands, bar managers, bartenders and chefs. Candidates with little or even no experience are also welcome to apply.

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@msd.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.  

The Edvance Pre-Entry Preparation Programme is an online course that will help you build the skills and confidence required to complete the academic assessment tests for these careers.

Fully funded evening courses are available in Auckland, but as the course is online you can enrol from anywhere in NZ and it’s free for eligible learners (must be resident or citizen and have skills gaps).

To find out more or book your place on the next course call 0800 773 368 or email training@edvance.co.nz

Kanorau Digital is a free short course designed to help you or someone you know stay conncected with the digital world by gaining the skills to get online safely and navigate websites and apps with more confidence.

These are 1 or 2-day courses run in Avondale, Henderson and Mangere.

Call 0800 526 672 for more information or book in online (external site)

Come along to Unitec's open day, either on campus or online.

The open day will be an opportunity to discover different study options and career opportunities by talking to lecturers, industry experts and student support teams.

When
On campus: Saturday 4 September, 9.30am-1.30pm
Online: Tuesday 24 August, 6pm-8pm

Where
Waitākere campus, 5 - 7 Ratanui Street, Henderson, Auckland
Mt Albert, 139 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert, Auckland
Online by Zoom

Drop in to Connected Waitakere to find out what makes studying with these institutes different and the free study options available.

When: 10am–12pm

Friday 13 and 27 August

Where: Connected Waitakere, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson, Auckland

Register now: Employment_Waitakere@msd.govt.nz

Sponsored by Auckland Council, the scholarships are for a 12-week course to study for an NZQA-approved Certificate in Technology Product Development Essentials.

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.

These are available to upskill your Pacific people for the future with short in-work training courses.

This service is fully government funded and free. Courses are flexible to suit the workplace and can be tailored to meet your business needs.

Lean can show you how to:

• identify customer value-adding activities
• identify inefficiencies across your business
• improve planning, staff engagement, customer value, inventory, and production flow
• create a continuous culture of improvement.

Lean one-day workshops cost $65 per person. 
Implementation costs over 12 months vary depending on the consultant chosen. You pay 60%, we fund 40%, up to a maximum of $20,000.
Date and venue to be confirmed, this varies depending on registrations. 

To find out more, contact a Callaghan Innovation advisor by email lean@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz; Or phone: 0800 422 552. 

You’ll gain simple, practical tools which you and your leadership team can use to focus on priorities, get clear on issues and gain traction together.

The event is complimentary if you meet the following criteria:

• Established business owner with a leadership team and up to 250 staff
• Has a leadership team who is:
  • Growth-oriented
  • Frustrated
  • Want help
  • Open-minded
  • Respectful
  • Appreciative
  • Willing to be open, honest and vulnerable

Ticket Information: 

• Use Code – BUSINESSTRACTIONVIP to get a complimentary ticket (usually $132.50)

When: Wednesday 21 July, 11:30am–1pm  

Where: Ventell - Business Traction, 1a George Street, Newmarket, Auckland

If you have an internship or business project that might benefit from having a student intern in support, contact Unitec to register your internship or industry project.

The start-up grant covers:

• fees for the Technical Founders Accelerator, a 12-week programme for would-be tech entrepreneurs
• free access to the technology, resources and software needed to build a tech product
• $2,500-$10,000 seed funding
• mentoring and support from industry professional.

To apply for this grant you must be:

• aged 18 or above
• a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• living in West or South Auckland
• have a technology idea.

The grants are the result of a partnership between Mission Ready, Auckland Unlimited and The Southern Initiative. Limited places are available.

Whau Ace has a wide range of courses and support services available in multiple languages.

Drop in to Connected Waitakere to find out how Whau Ace can support you.

When: Every Wednesday, 10am–12pm
Where: Connected Waitakere, Work and Income service centre, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson, Auckland

Register now: Employment_Waitakere@msd.govt.nz

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.

Come along and meet potential employers, industry training providers, tertiary institutes and industry organisations. Learn the next steps to undertake your trades training and career.

When: Thursday 19 August, 3pm-7pm
Where: Vodafone Events Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, Manukau

She has motivated and inspired audiences across New Zealand from all walks of life and is passionate about helping others to follow their own dreams.

When: Wednesday 1 September, 10am–12pm
Where: North Shore Golf Club, 51 Appleby Road, Albany
Cost:
Business North Harbour member guest registration - $40 per person
Non-member guest registration - $50 per person

What to expect on the day:

• 45 min programme info sessions
• Meet AUT academic staff
• Discover student life and student services

When: Saturday 28 August, 9am-3pm

Where: 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD

If you are exploring studying or training, or want assistance to prepare your CV, book a session with an experienced career expert.

Takapuna

When: Every Monday and Thursday, 9am-4pm
Where: Takapuna Library, 9 The Strand ,Takapuna
To book a session, email: tak_employment_team@msd.govt.nz

Waitakere

Starting 27 July
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson
To book a session, email: Employment_Waitakere@msd.govt.nz

Queen Street

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centres, Level 3, 450 Queen Street
To book a session, email QST_Connected@workandincome.govt.nz

Papakura

When: Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 20/22 Queen Street
To book a session, email Connected_Papakura@msd.govt.nz

Māngere

When: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 93 Mascot Avenue
To book a session, email Employment_Mangere@msd.govt.nz