Otago

While these are seasonal jobs, many may be the start of a long-term career with opportunities to grow and advance.

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For the hospital to be built, up to 300 vacancies will need to be filled in construction-related roles including builders, vinyl layers, general labourers and joiners.

The build will provide a minimum of eight years of steady work in Dunedin, along with opportunities to upskill and train.

If you’d like to consider a career in construction, find out more about salaries, qualifications and career prospects.

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Candidates with a driver licence and their own transport are preferred.

Find out more by emailing workcentral@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.  

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Courses will run in South Otago (Clinton) and North Otago (Oamaru) on Tuesday 27 April to Friday 30 April.

The course will provide practical training in topics including: 

• health and safety
• animal welfare and animal handling
• handpiece set-up and comb selection
• machine and handpiece maintenance
• basic woolhandling

introductory shearing.

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The scheme, which is provided by Aukaha in Otago, allows up to $32,000 to an employer per apprentice, which includes a wage subsidy aligned to the Apprenticeship Support Programme.

There is extra funding to help with business support and pastoral care, so employers and apprentices can maintain the apprenticeship.

This funding can be used to provide equipment, tools, clothing and other expenses related to staff training and upskilling.

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These taster courses will enable you to learn about the apple and pear industry, from orchard to fruit bowl.

The digital badges you can gain from completing the courses will demonstrate your commitment to the horticulture industry and give future employers the confidence that you are ready for a job in their company.

The courses are run by GoHort, an initiative that showcases careers and opportunities in New Zealand’s horticulture industry. 

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A charitable trust, 4Trades offers comprehensive support for businesses and their apprentices.

It helps with compliance costs, payroll processing, responsibility and risk, HR and performance reviews.

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Whether you’re a start-up, an established operation or a self-employed worker, you can get support from Enterprise Dunedin’s Business Clinic.

The confidential one-to-one clinic offers:

• advice on council and government regulations
• liaison with relevant council departments
• guidance for start-ups
• referrals to other business support agencies, mentors and assistance
• information about government-funded schemes.

Bookings are essential for the business clinic, which is available on weekdays.

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These webinars are recorded to ensure they are available to anyone interested in viewing them.

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Career experts can help you to:

• make a personalised career plan
• gain confidence
• find work or training.

Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot.

QUEENSTOWN

When:

Thursday 22 April, 10am-5pm

Friday 23 April, 9am-5pm

Thursday 29 April, 10am-5pm

Where:

Connected centre, Work and Income service Centre, Remarkables Park Shopping Centre, Frankton

ALEXANDRA

When:

Friday 30 April, 10am-5pm

Where:

Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 57 Tarbert Street, Alexandra

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Whether you have an existing business or are considering a move to self-employment, these workshops will provide a wide range of information.

GST workshops:

• Tuesday 20 April, 5pm, Phillip Laing House, 144 Rattray Street, Dunedin.
• Tuesday 27 April, 10.30am-12.30pm, Frankton Library, Remarkables House, 26 Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown.

Introduction to business seminars:

• Tue 27 April, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Frankton Library, Remarkables House, 26 Hawthorne Drive, Queenstown.

If you’re not able to attend in person, Inland Revenue also offers online seminars covering the same information.

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