Tairāwhiti

Do you have a can-do attitude? Join a harvest crew, picking fresh Broccoli, Lettuce and more during school hours.

9am - 2pm shifts are available for those who need to juggle kids and school runs.

Full training and a daily lunch is provided, along with performance bonus' and a range of employee benefits.

Opportunities may be available in other areas of the business such as nursery or vineyard work, tractor operating, digger roles, and forklift positions.

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Fit, reliable and honest Forestry Planters Wanted. No experience needed, travel provided daily in Gisborne. 

You will be planting and preparing the ground for both forestry trees and natives for conservation purposes. There will also be some maintenance involved in terms of removing scrub and spraying for weed control.

Starting rate is $23.50 per hour.

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Does working hands-on with timber sound like you? Do you enjoy building things?

Can you measure and cut materials to specified measurements?

You will need to be physcially capable of loading and unloading building and construction materials, tools and equipment and transporting them around building sites.  You will have at least 1 years experience in ressidential or commercial carpentry.

Preferred applicants will hold a full or restricted class 1 driver licence. Pay rate: $21.20-$27 per hour.

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You will enjoy using your  problem solving ability and mechanical aptitude with a desire to learn. Ideally, experienced in a production environment. Training will be provided.

The growing business serves diverse domestic and international customers.

The current roles are on rostered Monday to Friday Shifts, day or night and some 4 days on, 4 days off shifts available.

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These positions involve processing squash powder. You must be physically fit and have your own transport to get to work. There are afternoon and night shifts available.

Phone 0800 779009 and quote Job ID 21865486

Do these challenges include:

• a lack of access to opportunities to grow your skills,
• driver licensing competency and confidence, and
• a general lack of access to employers?

If you are a young person currently not in education, employment or training, or perhaps you have lost your recent employment due to the impacts of COVID-19 then Manaaki Tairāwhiti want to hear from you!

Manaaki Tairawhiti offer mentoring, support and guidance while getting alongside employers to create opportunities for employment.

For more information email: carmen@manaakitairāwhiti.nz

Find local vineyard work, port work and more.

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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Being able to drive yourself legally brings freedom and job opportunities.

This course is for you, if:

• you are over 16?
• no longer in school? and
• you Live on the East Coast past Wanangara and Gisborne Rural past Maraka.

Register your interest and the team from REAP will be in contact with course dates and times.

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Nga Ara Pai Community Driver Mentor Programme wants you to get your restricted licence. 

Through offering driving lessons for young drivers over a ten week period in an automatic car, your mentors will help you be ready to pass your test.

Cost $137 to sit your restricted licence.

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Learn and move at your own pace, and be supported along the way into a care career.

Do the training online from the safety of your own home, before being matched with a local employer for work.

The job placement service is for you if you have not been working in the health sector within the last 5 years, and not working fulltime at the moment.

From MySkill you'll gain qualifications, mahi and a stepping stone into the healthcare industry.

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You will learn about determining and reviewing the stock policy, planning, decision making and attending to the day to day operations of the farm.

Scholarship places are available through the Māori Trade Training Programme.

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Programmes for 2022

• Digital Literacy: which can include anything for basic computing, security, emails, internet, devices (iphone, tablet, android) Microsoft applications and social media.
• Drivers Education: NZ Learners Licence Theory
• Literacy and Numeracy upskilling: which can cover a wide range of Literacy and Numeracy modules.

To make an app please email:  info.c6@literacy.org.nz

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Most of the courses are fees-free, and there are scholarships available.

Police, forestry and sports courses are starting soon. 

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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.

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“There is an array of leading tech initiatives at play in Tairāwhiti, yet overall awareness of the creativity and capability the region has on offer is not well understood.”

This year’s presentations focus on advanced manufacturing, climate solution technology, digitisation of culture and the arts, medical research using MRI, cybersecurity and capability building.

When: Friday 20 May, 10am - 4pm

Where: Online wherever you are

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Trust Tairāwhiti’s Takihoko Business team is part of the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP).

It has specialist business advisors available to support local business as the impact of COVID-19 is increasingly felt in our region.

Support available can include help with HR, health and wellbeing, business continuity planning, finance and cashflow management, and business mentoring. 

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The Employers and Manufacturers Association and Poutama deliver the 'Poutama Tangata’ group coaching programme to small and medium sized Māori businesses across Aotearoa.

The sessions focus on:

• tools and techniques to help lead your people,
• creating the right culture to attract and retain your people.

The free online group coaching sessions with EMA’s HR Specialist Nikki Iuli are held the third Wednesday of each month. Beyond these sessions, 1 on 1 support is also available at a special rate.

To find out more: email Nikki.iuli@emabop.co.nz

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This session can provide you with advice on:

• Studying or training
• Changing your career
• Preparing your CV and cover letter
• Applying for a job

Appointments are available to all

To make a time or find out more email: denise.raymond@xtra.co.nz or call/Text 027 512 4500