Marlborough

Tasks and roles range from preparing Product, through to product quality, opening, packing, cleaning and operation of factory machinery.

No previous experience is needed as full training is provided with the exception of the Machine Operator (Forklift Driver) positions which require forklift licensing.

Candidates must be able to work with Shellfish.

Day and Night shift positions are available. Monday to Friday. Cleaning roles are night shift only – Tuesday – Saturday

Packhouse Grader (external site)

Forklift Driver (external site)

Production Line Packer (external site)

Mussel Shucker (external site)

Sanitation Worker (external site)

You will play an active role in ensuring that the fruit bars are continually delivered at a high standard in an effective, quality focused and productive manner.

There are shifts available in both the wet room and the packing room.

This is a hands-on role that requires someone with an eye for detail and who is quality conscious. Experience in the food industry is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.

This position is full-time, working day shifts (6am-2.30pm) and night shifts (3.45pm-12am) Monday to Friday with some Saturday work required. This position begins in September.

Enjoy modern air-conditioned tractors while you're spraying vines at a local vineyard.

Hours are Monday-Friday 5am-11am. And a half day every other Saturday.

In these sought-after positions, you will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and serving of meals for a large volume of people, whilst ensuring the quality of every dish you serve.

You will need to be able to cook within budget, assist with ordering and menu development as well as ensuring the health and wellbeing of our customers through allergen and nutrition management.

Chef (external site)

Chef de cuisine (external site)

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.  

It will pay for their teaching course fees and provide an allowance of $30,000 per year, for up to three years. 

There are two scholarships available: 

• Te Huawhiti Career Changer Scholarships for people who plan to teach in English medium early learning and schools
• Te Waka Whakarei Career Changer Scholarships for people who plan to teach in Māori medium early learning and schools, or teach te reo Māori in English-medium secondary schools Priority applicants

While the scholarships are open to all career changers, priority will be given to applicants who:

• plan to teach in Science, Technology, Engineering Maths, or te reo Māori.
• plan to teach in early learning or secondary.
• are Teacher’s aides, Kaiāwhina, Kaiārahi i te reo, or have a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT)
• are Māori, Pacific, or plan to teach in bilingual or immersion settings. 

If you know a career changer who may be interested in becoming a teacher, please share this information with them.  

Applications close 15 November 2021.

More information and application forms are available on these websites: 

Te Huawhiti Career Changer Scholarship(external site) (external site)

Te Waka Whakarei Career Changer Scholarship  (external site)

Learn about budgeting, banking, debt and how to set financial goals.

Classes are on every Tuesday during Term 4.

Literacy Aotearoa teaches literacy and numeracy for the workplace.

The course teaches students:

• To read and understand a range of texts
• To solve a wider range of math problems
• To use strategies to estimate numbers
• To understand simple fractions, decimals, percentages and conversions
• Skills and language in a range of formal and informal settings

For more information email info.c8@literacy.org.nz

This course is for Pacific people aged 15+ who are not currently studying, training or working.
You will learn in a small group, with 1:1 and magafaoa/aiga, coaching and mentoring available also. You will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the programme.

Classes on every Thursday during Term 4.

To find out more email Literacy Aotearoa at info.c8@literacy.org.nz 

The nursing profession is a rewarding and challenging career pathway for those interested in helping others.

Students will gain the skills and experience you need for your career through combined theory, practice and clinical studies.

Where: NMIT Marborough Campus, 85 Budge Street 

• Skills to remember key information
• Methods to obtain your licence
• Strategies to be more confident with words, numbers and directions
• How to complete the required application forms
• Be comfortable with the process for driver licence registration

For more information: email info.c8@literacy.org.nz

• How to present yourself confidently in interviews
• Your basic employment rights and responsbilities
• Career planning
• Work literacy
• Job searching online vs traditional

To get into the forestry industry, you could study forest operations or forestry management at Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology.

There are also industry training courses for people who are already in the forestry industry and want to gain more skills, or for employers wanting to upskill their staff.

Students will learn practical tasks to gain an entry-level role in the viticulture industry and skills and knowledge to contribute safely and effectively in the workplace.

This qualification complements NMIT’s New Zealand Certificate in Cellar Operations (Level 3) and will give an understanding of the practices and skills involved in both viticulture and winemaking.

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.

There has never been a greater need to remove cultural misunderstandings, tensions and conflicts.

When: Wednesday 17 November, 4pm
Where: Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Marborough Chamber of Commerce Level 1, 6/8 Scott Street, Blenheim
Cost: Free for members, $25 for non-members

The session will be as interactive as people want and the details will be agreed just prior to the event.

When: Wednesday 1 December, 9am
Where: Marlborough Chamber of Commerce, Level 1, 6/8 Scott Street

Cost: $25 for non-members

You’ll come away with practical tools that you’ll be able to start working with right away.

Including:

• how to write a business plan,
• make informed decisions to prioritise your effort, and
• track your success.

When: Wednesday 10 November, 9am - 1pm

Where: Business Trust Marlborough, Level 2, 3 Main Street

Register now to reserve your place and kick your business into high gear with Business Trust Marlborough subsidy for only $24.95.

Email manager@businesstrustmarlborough.co.nz 

Starting a business? Come to free seminars to learn about:

• working smarter with our online services
• business structures
• income tax
• expenses you can claim
• record keeping and more.

When: Thursday 11 November, 10 am

Where: NMIT, 85 Budge Street

Inland Revenue's hands-on interactive GST workshop will cover:

• what GST is, 
• GST registration,
• record-keeping - cash book,
• basic adjustments,
• GST filing (online and manual) and payment, and
• online services.

When: Thursday 11 November, 1.30 pm

Where: NMIT, 85 Budge Street

Asia will have an increasingly significant impact on the South Island’s economic prosperity as the world emerges from COVID-19. 

This event will feature a short briefing on research outcomes by Asia New Zealand Foundation; facilitated discussion and Q&A with a panel of Asia-savvy experts; and networking with businesses with a similar trade and investment focus. Perfect for companies and organisations that connect with, or wish to build relationships with Asia in any aspect of their business.

When: Friday 29 October, 12pm - 1.30pm

Where: Scenic Hotel Marlborough, 65 Alfred Street, Blenheim

Find some suggestions on how you can take care of yourself, those around you and where to reach out for help.

Need help?

Available options include:

• Online learning - courses to do at your own pace
• ebooks
• audiobooks
• online newspapers and magazines
• and more

Check what is on offer from your local library.

Blenheim Library (external site)

Employment New Zealand provides guidance on their website on Covid-19 Alert levels and the workplace (external site)

All New Zealand businesses, including sole traders, can get support and advice on:

• government financial support, eg Wage Subsidy Scheme, Resurgence Support Payment
• what different alert levels mean for your business
• business continuity
• finding free or subsidised expert help, eg a business mentor or advisor.

Employers can also get specific advice on people challenges, including staffing changes, employee wellness, and meeting your health and safety obligations.

South Island business helpline 0800 505 096

Key topics covered will include:

• COVID updates
• Redundancies and stand downs
• How to manage risks to mental health
• Vaccinations and your workplace

Registrations are limited for this online webinar.