Otago

Find out about current vacancies in Otago at www.picknz.co.nz (external site)

Make sure to have a look at the work planner tool (external site) which will show you how you can follow the harvest trail around New Zealand to find ongoing work.

If you want to take up seasonal horticulture or viticulture work for a minimum of 6 weeks, for 30 hours or more, and need support, there may be help available through the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme (external site). You don’t have to be on a benefit to qualify for the scheme.

You’ll earn great money and receive up to four months leave per year when you join this hard-working deep sea fishing crew.

The adventure begins with a six day pre-employment course in Nelson (accommodation and meals provided).

You’ll be given specialised training to get you ready for sea.

You will complete NZQA unit standards in:

• health & safety,
• firefighting,
• sea survival, and
• seafood handling.

You’ll also do practical sessions in the pool, and the gym to test you mentally and physically for the conditions at sea. Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll be invited to join the crew.

There are various roles available in food preparation and serving related occupations in Dunedin and Queenstown right now.

Jobs available in Dunedin:

• Barista (external site)
• Chef (external site)
• Customer Service Barista and Food Prep all rounder (external site)
• Kitchen Hand (external site)
• Head Chef (external site)

Jobs available in Queenstown:

• Food Preparation Kitchen Hand (external site)
• Hospitality Service Worker (external site)
• Restaurant Manager (external site)
• Shift Manager Food Service (external site)

This free course is delivered one-on-one and can be tailored to your needs but sessions can include:

• Self-Awareness
• Anger
• Depression and Loneliness
• Stress
• Grief
• Assertiveness
• Self-esteeem
• Future directions

The Positive Lifestyle Programme is run by the Salvation Army in Queenstown.

To find out more, email hine.marchand@salvationarmy.org.nz

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.

Jobs available in Dunedin are:

• Construction Labourer (external site)
• Solid Plasterer (external site)
• Construction Labourer (external site)

Jobs available in Queenstown are:

• Leading Hand, Structural Engineer, Pre-Construction Manager, Estimator, Senior Planning Engineer (external site)
• Interior Plasterer(Wanaka) (external site)
• Gib Fixer(Wanaka) (external site)

Southern REAP is offering personalised CV advice and will work with you one-on-one to create or update your CV.

Sessions must be booked in advance and are delivered via Zoom, Skype or phone.

Appointments cost $10 and you will receive a digital copy of your new CV on a USB stick.

When: Tuesdays 9am or 10.30am; Thursdays 1pm or 2.30pm

To book, email enquiries@reap.co.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.  

During this programme you’ll learn all about:

• the wine industry,
• wine making processes,
• plant and equipment that you’d use as a cellar operator,
• legislation and regulatory,
• food safety,
• workplace and personal health and safety requirements, and
• how to complete routine cellar operation tasks.

With a mix of practical work experience and field trips, you will be ready to start your career in New Zealand's wine industry.

This full-time course will run from 17 January - 26 May 2022 at the Central Otago Campus of Otago Polytechnic.

Thanks to funding from the Government's Targeted Training and Apprenticeship fund there are no course fees.

Class sizes are kept small to make sure you get the help you need to succeed.

Queenstown:

• Literacy, Language and Numeracy  (external site)10 week course

When: From Tuesday 19 October, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 2.30pm

Where: St Andrew's Church, 26 Stanley St 

Expressions of interest are now open for new programmes starting soon in Queenstown.

• Learner Licence & Road Code Theory  (external site)
• Work Readiness Programme  (external site)

To register your interest in any of these Queenstown based courses email - info.c10@literacy.org.nz

Dunedin:

• Digital Literacy - Beginning computing - starts Thursday 21 October, 10am - 12.15pm
• Digital Literacy - Intermediate Computing - Starts Friday 22nd October, 1pm - 3.15pm
• Literacy Below Starting Points - starts Tuesday 19 October, 1pm-3pm
• Work Readiness - starts Tuesday 19 October, 10am - 12.15pm
• Learner Licence - starts Tuesday 19 October, 1pm - 3.15pm
• Literacy, Language & Numeracy - starts Tuesday 19 October, 9am - 2.30pm
• Workplace Literacy - for people employed casual/part-time/full-time - enquire with Literacy Aotearoa
• Healthy Lifestyle- seeking expressions of interest- enquire with Literacy Aotearoa

To learn more about these courses, check out their website www.literacy.org.nz (external site) or contact Phone (03) 477 2055 or Text 022 525 1665, Email info.c10@literacy.org.nz

• Upskill, retrain or learn something new today.
• Design your Life Career Coaching
• Barista Training
• Ableton Live Audio Software
• Excel for Experts
• Resilience and Wellbeing
• Sustainable Tourism

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)

While onsite health and safety can feel a bit like a chore, it is something to take seriously to protect your team and business. In 2020, 3,873 injuries occurred on construction sites in New Zealand, which resulted in more than a week. Learn how to protect yourself, your team and your business.

You will be sent a daily workbook with focused activities for 5 Days.

At the completion of the 5 Day Challenge - you can book a free session with one of our Startup Coaches who will give you feedback on your plan.

Complete the online registration form, select digital only membership and provide the information needed to access free online learning courses, e-books, audio books, films and much more.

Dunedin - Registration form (external site)
If you have any questions please ring 03 474-3690.

Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts Libraries - Registration form (external site)
If you have any questions please email libraries@codc.govt.nz or libraries@qldc.govt.nz

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.

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.

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.

The Greater Green Island Community Network and Polson Higgs are proud to host these upcoming workshops for any not for profit or charitable organisation.

HR Policies

• When: Tuesday 9 November, 6pm–7pm
• Where: Green Island School (30 max), 3 Howden Street, Green Island, Dunedin

For more information or to register for any of these evenings e-mail ben@greatergreenisland.nz or call 0273762181.

The 6-week programme is delivered online and focuses on how to:

• build your business model
• develop a unique value proposition
• reach your customers
• develop revenue streams
• build out your idea
• deal with legal and accounting matters
• launch your business. 

The programme costs $56.35 for people living in the Queenstown Lakes District Council area.

The course is hosted by the charitable trust Startup Queenstown Lakes, with special guest experts.

Start UP QT Lakes is a charitable Trust funded by Queestown Lakes District Council to help local founders start their entrepreneurial journey. Drop in for a free 15 minute session and have a confidential chat with Queenstown Business Advisor - Marco Dingemans or Wanaka Business Advisor - Jinene Clark.

Queenstown

When: Friday 10 December, 12pm - 2pm

Where: BNZ Partners Centre, 36 Grant Road, Frankton

Wanaka

When: Saturday 6 November, 1pm - 3pm

Where: Wanaka Library, 1 Bullock Creek Lane, Dunmore Street, Wānaka

Eligible tourism businesses can access funding towards expert advice and support in one or more of the following subject areas:

• HR and employee relations and legal (e.g. contract law, legal requirements)
• Financial and cash flow management (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning)
• Health and wellness (e.g. employee mental health and wellness, resilience building and stress management)
• Business continuity planning (e.g. workforce planning, risk management)
• Marketing strategy (e.g. digital marketing strategy, branding, digital advertising)
• Digital enablement strategy (e.g. website development, automated booking)
• Hibernation and exit advice (e.g. liquidation support)
• Management capability development (e.g. training services to improve management capability within the business).

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.

All in person workshops are currently on hold at COVID Level 2 but don't worry you can watch pre-recorded webinars to access the support you need.

Find out more: https://www.ird.govt.nz/about-us/videos/webinars (external site)

Take a health and safety course to be guided through your legal obligations and learn strategies to ensure your business is as healthy and as safe as possible.

The all-day course costs $470 (plus GST) for members of Otago Southland Employers Association (OSEA) and $620 (plus GST) for non-members. Participants may be able to gain a subsidy to cover some of the cost from the Management Capability Development Voucher Fund. To find out more about this subsidy, email support@otagorbp.co.nz

Dunedin

When: Monday 1 November, 9am-4pm
Where: OSEA, 16 McBride Street, Dunedin

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.

“Creating Your Startup – The Rookie Toolbox” is an immersive interactive 4 hour workshop with Melissa Jenner – Founder of START NOW.

This workshop will give you insights into what it takes to survive and thrive as a Founder. Learning about the mindset and the tools you need to be a success.

Where: Sherwood Queenstown - 554 Frankton Road, Queenstown
When: Wednesday 27 October, 1pm - 5pm

Cost: $49 per person

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.

Alexandra

When:
Thursday 11 November

Where:
MSD Service Centre, 57 Tarbert Street, Alexandra

Queenstown

When:
Friday 29 October
Friday 12 and 26 November

Where:
Queenstown Connected Centre, MSD Service Centre, Ground Floor, Building 11, Remarkables Park Town Centre, Frankton

Wanaka

When:
Thursday 28 October
Thursday 25 November

Where:
QLDC Wanaka Recreation Centre, The WRC Meeting Room, 41 Sir Tim Wallis Drive, Wanaka

To book your spot in Queenstown, Alexandra and Wanaka, email connectedqueenstown@msd.govt.nz

Dunedin

When:
Thursday 21 and 28 October
Thursday 4, 11, 18 and 25 November

Where:
Connected Centre, 265 Princes Street, Level G John Wickliffe House, Dunedin

To book your spot in Dunedin, email connecteddunedin@msd.govt.nz

Includes 2 free iFly flights.

When:

Wednesday 17 November, 9am - 12pm (Followed by flight time)
Friday 10 December, 9am - 12pm (Followed by flight time)

Where: iFly - 27 Brecon Street, Queenstown

Email to find out more: mel@connect-and-care.co.nz or call Mel on: 021 077 1471

Come along to this free seminar to learn more from Inland Revenue and the Ministry of Social Development about:

• In-work tax credits
• Secondary tax
• Tailored tax codes
• Child support
• Child care subsidy
• Out of school care and recreation subsidy

When: Tuesday 28 September, 10am - 11.30am
Where: Connected - Ground Floor, John Wickliffe House, 265 Princes St, Dunedin

Bookings are essential as there are limited spaces available. Please email connecteddunedin@msd.govt.nz to book a spot.

Employment Prep
- What is a CV/Resume
- Creating and formatting a CV and cover letter
- Online CV and cover letter templates
When: Wednesday 3 November, 10am - 12pm
Where: QLDC Offices, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown

RealMe & MyMSD
- Learn how to set up RealMe identity and a MyMSD account
- Learn how to use these platforms to engage with government online services
- Learn how to keep your details safe, secure and private
When: Wednesday 10 November, 10am - 12pm
Where: QLDC Offices, 10 Gorge Road, Queenstown

Introduction to Spreadsheets
- Learn how to use Microsoft Excel
- Introduction to a workbook and sheets
- Entering text and numbers, creating a simple formula
When: Tuesday 23 November 10.00am - 12.00pm
Where: QLDC Offices, 10 Gorge Road Queenstown

Spaces are limited - email enquiries@reap.co.nz to book your spot.

If you need food and other essential items, please take a look at the guidelines covid19.govt.nz(external site) (external site)

To find a foodbank in Otago (external site)

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

Need help?

Complete the online registration form, select digital only membership and provide the information needed to access free online learning courses, e-books, audio books, films and much more.

Dunedin - Register online (external site)  - If you have any questions please ring 03 474-3690

Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts Libraries - Register online (external site) - If you have any questions please email libraries@codc.govt.nz or libraries@qldc.govt.nz

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