Find jobs, courses, business support and events in the Wellington region, New Zealand’s dynamic, entrepreneurial capital
To make a booking, please email your Connected centre
Do you want to take pride in ensuring the safety of all?
Daily tasks involved in the roles:
You will need to be fully alert at all times looking out for hazards & be flexible with the day to day traffic control duties.
Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays - 40 hours per week, hourly rate TBD.
To enquire please e-mail: Connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Do you need a new direction?
Security roles are available at Wellington Airport. This shift work is rostered over 7 days over 24 hours with 4 days on and 3 days off. If you are:
Apply now by emailing your CV to: connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Does contact centre work sound interesting?
Fulltime permanent call centre positions are available in Wellington. Work is rostered over Monday to Saturday with some flexibility available. If you enjoy talking to people, have empathy towards others and building relationships, please apply now.
E-mail your CV to: connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Hundreds of seasonal jobs are available in the Wairarapa right now.
For many seasonal jobs, skills and experiences aren’t necessary.
If you want to take up seasonal horticulture or viticulture work lasting for six weeks or more and need support, you may be able to access help through the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme.
To find out more about seasonal work in the Wairarapa and about the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme, email connectedwairarapa@msd.govt.nz
Community Connections are a community based disability service helping job seekers into employment.
They support you holistically with your job hunt by helping with your job search, developing a CV, Coverletters, interview support and then in work support while you learn the job.
Get in touch: e-mail shane.haskell@connections.org.nz or phone 0220389217
Find out more (external link)Great opportunites within the construction industry in Lower Hutt and Wainuiomata.
Many positions are entry level, however previous experience is useful.
Road Construction Workers (external site)
Commercial Cleaners wanted in Wellington. Different shifts and different locations.
You will be working unsupervised to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene which require an individual with the willingness to work flexible hours and can manage their own time to meet deadlines. No experience required.
Cleaning involves, manual handling and lifting, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.
You will need to be able to make your own way to the job.
You must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, minor convicions considered on a case-by case basis. Vaccination is a requirement for these roles.
Part time and full time roles available between 7am & 11.30pm. $20.00 p/hr.
To enquire please e-mail: connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Are you an energetic and motivated person who could support people living with an intellectual disability?
Do you live in Wellington City or the surrounding suburbs? then this might be the job for you.
You will be working with people at different stages of their lives, starting from young adults, to achieve greater independence and be part of their community.
Full and part-time roles available on rostered shifts.
No experience necessary - full training will be provided.
Interested? email Connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
If you Love driving then look no further!
Tranzport solutions are about 'Right people, right place' and are seeking hardworking, individuals who are seeking the right opportunity for them.
Job opportunities are in the logistics, freight, manufacturing and driving industry.
To apply: Contact Atina Poloie on 027 2638451 or email atina@driveteam.nz
Find out more (external link)Are you from a refugee background and seeking employment?
NZ Red Cross pathways to employment programme helps former refugees plan employment, education, training and career goals to ultimately find work.
Red Cross staff can also support you and your employer when you start work.
Drop into Connected to talk to one of the Red Cross team.
When: Every Tuesday, 10am-12pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street, Lower Hutt
Would you like a job where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives?
Community and disability support providers and rest homes throughout Wairarapa are looking for kind, caring, capable and reliable staff.
There is a range of jobs available, with workplace-assessed, pay progressive NZQA qualifications.
You could be working in someone's home, a community-based group home, a residential facility or a rest home. Job tasks are varied and interesting and may include:
To find out more or apply, email connectedwairarapa@msd.govt.nz
Labourers are needed for scaffolding, labouring and construction work.
Workers will be required to erect and dismantle scaffolds, learn the concrete trade, or be hammer hands or builder’s labourers.
Applicants must have a minimum restricted driver’s licence.
For more information, email wellington_employment_centre@msd.govt.nz
Full-time roles are available in a timber processing/manufacturing plant.
Staff benefits include discounted firewood, national qualifications training, social club, long service pay and a superannuation scheme.
The jobs involve working a 5-day rotational shift (6am-2.30pm, 2pm-10.30pm, 10pm - 6.30am) or a 4-day shift (5am-3.30pm).
Day shifts or night shifts only may be available in the 5-day shift.
To find out more or apply, email connectedwairarapa@msd.govt.nz
Looking for other work? Check out Find a Job, Work and Income’s recruitment website.
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.
Visit Find a Job (external link)Come and find out more about your potential career and jobs available!
The Inzone Careers Coach is open to the public of the Wairarapa!
Pop in and check out the Inzone Careers Coach. Use the onboard kiosks to check out all the up-to-date careers information and a fantastic multi-media view of a wide range of employment and training opportunities in New Zealand.
Martinborough
When: Monday 23 May, 10am - 4pm
Where: Martinborough Square
Featherston
When: Thursday 26 May and Friday 27 May, 10am - 4pm
Where: Across Featherston SuperValue Carpark
Greytown
When: Monday 30 May and Tuesday 31 May, 10am - 4pm
Where: Fresh Choice Greytown Carpark
Find out more (external link)Discover your place at UCOL. Come to UCOL Wairarapa open day and explore what UCOL has to offer.
Thinking of studying? Come along to the UCOL Wairarapa Open Day to explore our construction, engineering, health & wellbeing and fees-free study offerings. Chat with lecturers and students, and get the information you need to start your studies.
When: Wednesday 25 May, 10am - 2pm
Location: UCOL Wairarapa Campus, 143 Chapel Street, Masterton
Find out more (external link)Are you aged 18-24? The Limited Service Volunteer course is a voluntary and free 6-week training course.
You’ll meet new people and take part in a range of activities to:
Next intake starting Monday 13 June, Trentham
Do you need help with your CV, cover letter and interviewing skills?
There is a free course run by Literacy Aotearoa in Lower Hutt. This course covers writing a CV, cover letter, interview skills and digital literacy.
Find out more e-mail: connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
The Learning Shop at Whitireia Polytechnic wants all Porirua locals to thrive.
They can support you with:
For more information: email kathleen@thelearningshop.co.nz or phone 237 3141
Visit their website (external link)This one day course will train you to safely operate special vehicles and help you get 'WTR Endorsement' on your driver's licence.
If you drive a special-type vehicle on the road, UCOL’s Wheels, Tracks and Rollers (WTR) Endorsement Course will help you gain the skills and knowledge to operate them safely and legally.
This one day course will train you to safely operate in any suitable environment and help you get Wheels (W), Tracks (T), and Rollers(R) Licence Endorsement on your driver's license.
You will undergo formal in class and practical assessments.
When: Monday 9 May
Where: Taratahi Agricultrual Training Centre, Masterton
To find out more and apply: http://www.ucol.ac.nz/programmes/agriculture-conservation/wheels-tracks-and-rollers-(wtr)-endorsement-course
Find out more and apply (external link)Are you looking for work but need to upskill?
A fees-free NZQA-accredited Level 2 course could teach you how to use Microsoft Office Suite and a range of computing programmes and digital tools.
You’ll develop your computing skills to be able to work in a modern digital work environment.
The course can be completed full-time or part-time.
The course is for any learners aged over 20 who don’t already hold a qualification at Level 2 or above.
Find out more (external link)Whatever level you’d like to study at, you can find a course to suit you in Wellington
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.
Find your course now (external link)Would you like a free opportunity to increase the literacy, language, digital literacy and numeracy skills of your staff?
A government-funded training programme provides support for employers. Capital Training is one of the larger providers of this fund and enjoys excellent success rates.
Capital Training can work with your organisation to develop customised workplace communication programmes that are tailored to fit the real and actual needs of your workplace. These programmes are directly related to your employee’s daily activities. They are relevant, effective, easily remembered and readily implemented to increase productivity and ease of communication.
Employers who take up the training opportunity experience:
Your organisation could be eligible for 25-80 hours of fully funded training, delivered over a period of 10-40 weeks.
Find out more (external link)Free GST workshop where you will learn to complete a cashbook, and GST return.
This workshop is a hands-on interactive session where you will learn to complete a cashbook and GST return. It is ideal for sole traders, partnerships and other small businesses.
This workshop covers:
-What is GST
-GST registration
-Record keeping-cash book
-Basic adjustments
-GST filing (online and manual) and payment
-Online services
It is recommended that you attend the 'Introduction to business' tax seminar before attending this GST workshop where possible.
All seminars are now online.
Starting a business? Attend IRD's free seminar.
Learn about:
All Seminars are now online.
Register here (external link)Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce brings you this Brand New Business Training Programme, run in conjuction with Platinum Partner, Open Polytechnic.
Choose from:
The focus is on you, your work and your wellbeing.
Join Business Central as they bring industry leading health and safety experts to the region. Providing practical guidance on legislation, remote working, employee recovery, culture and communication. Plus, get the tools you need to elevate wellbeing in your workplace.
Lower Hutt
When: Monday 23 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road
Wellington
When: Monday 30 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm
Where: Business Central, Level 7, 3-11 Hunter Street
Find out more and register (external link)Are you looking for additional digital marketing support for your business?
This free WellingtonNZ webinar series is designed to support all businesses, no matter their size or experience in digital marketing, and will uncover the digital marketing tactics of some of the Wellington region's most successful business leaders, including tools like Google, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Canva and Shopify.
Experts will cover topics including everything from retail online sales and digital marketing strategies, to content creation and social media.
When: Every Monday 12-1pm
Upcoming Sessions:
Monday 23 May - Google for Growth
Monday 30 May - Secrets of brands and content that leads to sales
Monday 13 June - Facebook and Instagram
Get free career advice from an expert, to help you gain confidence, make a plan and take your next steps into work or training.
Discuss your short and long term career goals with a professional career advisor. They can help you create your CV and cover letters, understand your transferrable skills and find out how you can use them in a new job or training.
Careers advisors will be in the Masterton, Lower Hutt, Wainuiomata, Naenae and Porirua.
Masterton
When: Every Thursday, 9am - 4pm
Where: Virtual meeting, e-mail to book
How to book: Email Gcw_wairarapa@msd.govt.nz
Lower Hutt
When: Friday fortnightly, 9am - 3pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street
How to book: Email ConnectedLowerHutt@msd.govt.nz
Porirua
When: Every Thursday, 9am - 3pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place
How to book: Email Porirua_Employment_Centre@msd.govt.nz
Wainuiomata
When: Every second Wednesday, 9am - 3pm
Where: Work and Income service centre, 5 Te Ara Raukura
How to book: Email ConnectedLowerHutt@msd.govt.nz
Naenae
When: Every second Wednesday, 9am - 3pm
Where: Work and Income service centre, 2 Vogel Street
How to book: Email ConnectedLowerHutt@msd.govt.nz
Upper Hutt
When: Every second Friday 9am - 3pm
Where: Work and income Service Centre, 162-164 Main Street
How to book: Email connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Find information on local employment, education and training opportunities.
Pop in and find out about local employment opportunities, referral to CV support, support for career pathways and introduction to the connected.govt.nz website and how it can support your next steps to employment, education and training.
When: Mondays fortnightly starting 16 May, 11am - 12pm
Where: Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Drop-in or email connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
If you’re a Work and Income client looking for a job in the construction industry, pop into Connected Porirua to talk to someone from Kiwi Can Do and see if they can offer you a place on a pre-employment course.
Kiwi Can Do recruits 100 Work and Income job seekers to become trainees each month.
Please contact connectedporirua@msd.govt.nz
Have a disability or health condition and want to work?
APM understands how daunting it can be to return to the world of work, especially if you're living with the challenges of a disability or health condition.
Drop in to Connected to talk to APM about support to prepare for work, find a job and stay in employment.
Lower Hutt
When: Every Tuesday, 9am-12pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street, Lower Hutt
Masterton
When: Every Thursday, 9am-12pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, Lincoln Road, Masterton
Upper Hutt
When: Tuesday fortnightly, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Work and Income Service Centre, 164 Main Street
Wainuiomata
When: Tuesday fortnightly, 10am - 12pm
Where: Work and Income Service Centre, 5 Te Ara Raukura Shop 3, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
Naenae
When: Tuesday fortnightly, 2pm - 4pm
Where: Work and Income Service Centre, 2 vogel Street
Future Leaders’ Youth FOCUS Programme is an employment placement service for young people aged 18-24.
The work preparation and mentoring programme develops self-leadership, empowering rangatahi to increase their confidence, team-building and work readiness skills.
The personal development and work preparation areas it covers include goal setting, CVs, exploring work and study options, personal presentation, confidence and communication, teamwork, motivation and interviewing for the workforce.
There's no need to book - just drop in.
When: Every Monday, 9am-3pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua
To find out more connectedporirua@msd.govt.nz
Find out more (external link)Pasifika Consulting can help you with upskilling, employment opportunities, personal development training and ongoing support.
A representative from Pasifika Consulting will be at the Connected centres in Lower Hutt and Porirua to help you achieve your goals.
Lower Hutt
When: Every Thursday, 10am-12pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street, Lower Hutt
Upper Hutt
When: Tuesdays Fortnightly 10am - 12pm
Where: Work and Income Service Centre, 164 Main Street
Porirua
When: By appointment
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua
Don't like class room settings, this is the programme for you!
Learn how to write your CV, cover letters, grow your interview skills and get job seeking support and career advice.
Employment placement service provides a one on one programme for up to 12 weeks of 5-8 hours per week, 5 hours self directed learning with 8 week after placement support.
Meet with the Industry Liaison from Focus Futures.
To book please email Connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Make an appointment to visit your local Connected centre to find out about how government agencies can help you find a job, training or business support.
Masterton
MSD/Work and Income Employment Centre
49-51 Lincoln Road
Masterton 5810
Lower Hutt
MSD/Work and Income Employment Centre
317-327 High Street
Lower Hutt 5010
Porirua
MSD/Work and Income Employment Centre
4 Lydney Place
Porirua 5022
Wellington (Willis Street)
MSD/Work and Income Employment Centre
195 Willis Street
Wellington 6011
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