Wellington

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

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:

• community outings
• assistance with dressing and/or mobility
• personal caring
• household management. 

To find out more or apply, email gcw_wairarapa@msd.govt.nz

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 gcw_wairarapa@msd.govt.nz

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

Based in Wellington. The internship is open to applications from tauira currently in their 2^nd or 3^rd year of study as well as recent graduates who have a genuine interest in the environment.

There is no specific course of study being looked for, just that you are studing for a university degree and have a passion for our taiao (environment).

If you are registered Waikato Tainui and interested, please contact us at recruitment@tainui.co.nz.

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 gcw_wairarapa@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.  

There is a massive demand for labourers in the New Zealand shearing industry.

This programme provides practical aspects of shearing, wool handling and pressing, first aid and health.

The course is free and includes accommodation and meals.

When:
Monday 18 October - Friday 29 October
Monday 1 November - Friday 12 November
Monday 6 December - Friday 17 December

Where: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, 529 Cornwall Road, Masterton

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.

This programme provides practical aspects of fencing, fencing design, fencing tools, fence specifications and pricing.

This programme, including accommodation for the 18 nights, is entirely free, and there are also free meals included Monday-Friday. On the weekend participants can return home or stay on-site for free, though you will need to self-cater.

When:
Monday 1 November - Friday 19 November

Where: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, 529 Cornwall Road, Masterton

This six-week course will help you to learn about what's involved in ag contracting and get your work-ready.

During the 6 week course, you'll get a good understanding of the range of work contracting involves, and build your skills in driving farm machinery, basic mechanics, and farm health and safety.

The course is free and includes accommodation and meals.

When: Monday 15 November - Friday 10 December

Where: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, 529 Cornwall Road, Masterton

This course is designed for tractor drivers to help you advance onto the more technical machinery and equipment used in Ag contracting today.

Learn to operate a baler and specialised planting equipment.

The course is free and includes accommodation and meals.

When: Monday 1 November - Friday 5 November

Where: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, 529 Cornwall Road, Masterton

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.

The course will introduce you to range farm vehicles, including motorbikes, quad bikes, side-by-side (LUV) and tractors. You will also learn about pre-start checks, maintenance and operations.

The free course includes accommodation and weekday meals.

When:
Monday 1 November - Friday 5 November
Monday 15 November - Friday 20 November

Where: Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre, 529 Cornwall Road, Masterton

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.

Choose from:

• Introduction to Small Business (Level 3)
• Administration & Technology (Level 3)
• First Line Management (Level 4)
• Small Business (Level 4)

Inland Revenue’s free Introduction to Business seminar can help you learn about topics including:

• working smarter with Inland Revenue’s online services
• business structures
• income tax
• expenses you can claim
• record keeping.

Lower Hutt

When: Monday 13 September, 1pm
Where: Pelorus Trust House, Hutt Park, Gracefield, Lower Hutt
Register now (external site)

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 and Porirua Connected centres.   

Masterton

When: Every Thursday, 9am-4pm, and every Friday, 10am-2pm

Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 49-51 Lincoln Road

How to book: Email Gcw_wairarapa@msd.govt.nz

Lower Hutt - on hold until level 1

When: Every Wednesday, 11am-4.30pm

Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street

How to book: Email Hutt_Employment_Central@msd.govt.nz

Porirua - on hold until level 1

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

If so then pop into Lower Hutt and talk to Connected's Wellington Employment Liaison Advisor about available assistance.

When: TBC
Where: Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone

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.

Masterton
When: Every Friday, 9am-12pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 49-51 Lincoln Road, Masterton

Lower Hutt
When: Every Tuesday, 9am-3pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street, Lower Hutt

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, 9am-3pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 317-327 High Street, Lower Hutt

Porirua
When: Every Tuesday, 9am-3pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua

Kiwi Can Do recruits 100 Work and Income job seekers to become trainees each month.

When: Wednesdays, 9am-3pm (On hold until Level 1)
Where: Connected Porirua, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua

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 - On hold until level 1

Where: Porirua Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua

Building Financial Capability (BFC) is a service that helps people, families and whānau experiencing hardship to build their financial capability and resilience.

BFC takes a strengths-based approach to empower people to get control of their money, set goals and achieve long-term, sustainable change. 

No appointment is needed – just drop in.

When: Every Tuesday, 1pm–3pm

Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 49-51 Lincoln Road, Masterton

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 the Wellington region (external site)

Need help?

Also join the Library for free and access our online resources including: E-books, Te au Maori resources, Children’s story box, Pressreader - National & international newspapers/magazines, Beamafilm - movies/documentaries and more all free with your Library membership.

We are available to help you by phoning 06 370 6253 or by email library@library.mstn.govt.nz or through our facebook page.

Available options include:

• Online learning - courses to do at your own pace
• ebooks
• audiobooks
• online newspapers and magazines
• and more

Check what is on offer from your local library.

Wellington Library (external site)

Lower Hutt Library (external site)

Kāpiti Library (external site)

Porirua Library (external site)

• Packages for families who have been caught short and needing support
• Packages for families who have to self-isolate
• Food, devices, payment of utilities etc.

If you like in Wellington or Kāpiti and would like to access a Whānau Ora Family Support Package, please contact one of our partners below who are happy to help:

• Taeaomanino Trust - Phone 0800 345 345 Email  office@taeaomanino.org.nz
• Pacific Health Plus - Phone Edna Tuitupou 022 360 3163
• He Whānau Manaaki o Tararua Kindergartens -  Phone 0800 032 086 Email whanauora@wmkindergartens.org.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.

North Island business helpline 0800 500 362