Nelson-Tasman

You will be working outdoors in all elements and terrains doing environment enhancement, which will include weed control, scrub bar work, chainsaw work,prep for native plantings, planting trees, scrubs and maintenance.

All training will be provided.

If you have a genuine passion for the environment, are fit and able to take on heavy lifting, have an awareness of Health & Safety, please send your CV and register your interest by email. myjobsearch_motueka@workandincome.govt.nz

They are looking for enthusiastic team players who want to develop a career in sterile services. You will be eager to learn and thrive in a busy environment and you will be flexible to meet the changing demands of the roster. 

Permanent employees have the opportunity to study towards the National Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3), if you do not already hold it.

Do you:

• take pride in achieving goals and delivering quality work,
• have a positive attitude,
• a willingness to learn,
• able to work in a team,
• physically fit, and
• good hand-eye coordination?

This could be the job for you.

These roles are seasonal and could finish in February, April or Sept 2022.

To apply send your CV to Job Connect

If you are confident working up a ladder and physically fit, this could be the seasonal role for you.

Employers are looking for people to start throughout October and November.

You must have transport to get to work.

Find out more: myjobsearch_motueka@workandincome.govt.nz

There are multiple employers within the Nelson-Tasman region looking to have people ready to work from February to pick apples.

You will need to be physically fit, confident to work up a ladder and have reliable transport to get to work.

Find out more: myjobsearch_motueka@workandincome.govt.nz

During Hop training the Hop Bines are wound onto lines to encourage them to grow upwards.

Mostly outdoors involving a lot of bending, so you must be physically fit and able to work long days.

As most of the gardens are located outside of town, having reliable transport is preferred.

Find out more: myjobsearch_motueka@workandincome.govt.nz

You must be available to work across 24/7 roster, so must have flexibilty to work mornings, afternoon or night shifts as you will be covering staff.

You must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time, and have the ability and knowledge of heavy lifting techniques.

Preference will be given to people with meat work experience - proven knife skills, experience in animal/yard care.

These positions are for a night shift from 4.30pm - 2.30am.

Email to find out more and apply.

Youth Employment Success gives rangatahi opportunities to meet youth-friendly employers who can help them explore the industry they’re interested in.

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) (external site)

Te Waka Whakarei Career Changer Scholarship  (external site)

Earn while you learn and take your learnings straight into the workplace.

This Diploma in Horticulture falls under the governments fee's free initiative and is targeted to high school leavers. The programme offers a combination of online and face to face learning remotely with Lincoln University and in person with T&G trained coaches. T&G will also provide paid study days to help students with the academic components of the diploma.

There are places available for Nelson students looking at this pathway, Please specify you are based in Nelson on your application.

Starting in January 2022.

Kanorau Digital offers this online course at no cost to you, which should take 12-15 hours to complete.  Learn to:

• Use online connection and communication tools such as Email, Drive, Documents and Calendar.
• Learn keyboard shortcuts for improved effectiveness and productivity.
• Evaluate the safety, security, and trustworthiness of online sites and information sources and interact online following digital tikanga.
• Use digital skills, tools, and help features to effectively find information, and solve day-to-day problems.
• Compare human and digital factors related to online security.

If you have access to a computer or laptop and are keen to learn.

They offer a varierty of free courses (all with rolling intake):

• Literacy & Numeracy,
• Basic Computing Digital Literacy,
• Supported Learning,
• CV & Cover Letter programme,
• Learner Licence,
• Digital Literacy (Documents, Word, Excel),
• Class 2 Licence,
• Literacy & Financing my Future.

If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Literacy Aotearoa on 03 548 3041 or checkout the Literacy Aotearoa website (external site).

In this course, you'll complete unit standards online via eLearning and have access to videos, learning activities, and course assesments that can be accessed at anytime and from any device eg: mobile phone, tablet, or PC.

On completion, you'll receive micro-credential which certifies the achievement of skills and knowledge approved by NZQA.

Students benefit from hands-on practical activities, classroom learning, real-life experience, project-based work and 1-1 class support.

The next Nelson course starts on September 13, and there are courses throughout the year.

Where: NMIT Nelson campus, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson

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.

The workshop is ideal for Sole Traders, Partnerships and other small businesses. 

You will hear about:

• What is GST,
• GST registration,
• record keeping-cashbook,
• basic adjustments,
• GST filing (online and manual) and payment,
• online services.

When: Wednesday 3 November, 1.30pm

Where: Level 5, Civic House, cnr Trafalgar Halifax Streets, Nelson

This programme will help:

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

Eligible businesses have access to a Lean Coach to help implement Lean over a 12-month period.

When: Wednesday 10 November, 8.30am-4.30pm
Where: Trailways Hotel, 66 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Cost: $65 for one-day workshop

For more info, email lean@callaghaninnovation.govt.nz

Options include:

• Employer obligations
• GST Workshop
• Introduction to business

If so, book a free one-to-one session with a career professional to make a personalised career plan or create a CV.

To make an appointment please email myjobsearch_nelsoncity@workandincome.govt.nz with 'Connected' in the subject line. We will then connect you with the Careers Practitioner.

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.

Nelson 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