Taranaki

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki's career advisor can help you work out a pathway, plan the next step, and take action toward your career goals.

50-minute appointments are available for you to have a chat about what to study or advice on how to get your dream job. Appointments are face-to-face, by phone or by video.

Appointments are available on the following dates: Monday 2, Tuesday 3, Thursday 5 August

Where: Reception Building, WITT New Plymouth Campus, 20 Bell Street, New Plymouth

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There are multiple positions currently available, with flexible start dates. The main duties include planting and spraying on farmland. 

No previous experience is required, just a good attitude and physical fitness. You would need to travel to Ōakura each day.

The roles are typically for 30 hours a week, between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. You might be required to work some Saturday mornings.

There are also opportunities in Taranaki for general labourers in bricklaying and scaffolding.

To find out more, contact a Work and Income work broker by emailing Taranaki_EC_NPY@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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Participants will have the opportunity to gain a New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding Level 5.

Full training will be given. You can expect to be working Monday to Friday with overtime available in the weekends.

Duties include planning, erecting, modifying and dismantling scaffolding.

To find out more, email Taranaki_EC_NPY@msd.govt.nz

By studying for a Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Business (Front Line Management) at Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT), you could gain:  

• the capabilities, qualities and transferrable skills needed to work as a team leader or first line manager
• confidence in managing staff performance 
• the ability to organise resources and manage work operations successfully.

WITT’s next fees-free line management course starts in August 2021. It consists of three two-day workshops, plus self-directed study and assessments.  

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If you're starting a new business and want to understand business structures and learn more about what income tax and expenses can be claimed, come along to the next introduction to business seminar.

Upcoming Introduction to Business workshops

When:
Wednesday 11 August, 9.30am
Wednesday 25 August, 9.30am
Wednesday 8 September, 9.30am

Where: 315 Devon Street East, New Plymouth

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It’s a great opportunity for senior students who are ready for work, or will be looking for work within the next six months, to discover all the exciting careers available in the trades and services industries. And it's a great way for employers to find new staff or apprentices.

When: Thursday 2 Sept, 9am-2.30pm
Where: Francis Douglas Memorial College, 201 Tukapa Street, Westown, New Plymouth
Who: Taranaki Senior students who are looking for work in the trades and services industries within the next 6 months.

Registration closes Tuesday 3 August

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The WITT Taranaki Science and Technology Fair will give high school students a chance to showcase their creative talents and learn from each other.

The event is open to all secondary school students in Taranaki. Online entries for all categories close on Wednesday 7 July.

When: Monday 9 August, Tuesday 10 August and Wednesday 11 August
Where: New Plymouth Boys’ High School, 107 Coronation Avenue, Welbourn, New Plymouth

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A career professional is available at New Plymouth Connected to help you make a personalised career plan, find work or training, and gain confidence in your decision-making.

Book ahead for a 30-minute appointment.

When: Every Wednesday, 9.30am-2.30pm. Every Thursday, 1pm-4pm

Where: New Plymouth Connected, Work and Income service centre, 160 Devon Street West.

To book, email Taranaki_EC_NPY@msd.govt.nz.