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

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.  

The programme will give you basic skills to work in primary industries, such as backing a trailer, putting up an electric fence, sharpening a knife, fixing a leaking pipe and driving a tractor.

The course is free and includes accommodation and meals.

When:
Monday 23 August - Wednesday 25 August

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

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 9 August - Friday 13 August

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.

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.

Through Research & Development (R&D) Experience Grants, Callaghan Innovation funds tertiary-level students with relevant skills into real world R&D work experience.

WellingtonNZ can help your business get access to Callaghan Innovation's funding and services and give you advise to support your innovation.

Applications for 2021/2022 R&D Experience Grants are open from 2 August to 30 September.

The event provides the most up-to-date education for small businesses directly from the Facebook team.

Whether you're a seasoned Facebook and Instagram user or starting out in using these platforms for your business, all skill levels are welcome.

When: Friday 13 August, 12 - 5pm
Where: Te Wharewaka o Pōneke, Taranaki Street Wharf, Wellington

This workshop is a hands-on interactive session where you will learn how to:

• calculate PAYE and other deductions
• complete a monthly wage summary for two employees
• file your employer monthly returns online.

The workshop is ideal for sole traders, partnerships, and other small businesses.

When: Wednesday 25 August, 9.30am
Where: Aurora Centre, Level 1, 66 The Terrace, Wellington
Find out more and register (external site)

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.

Masterton

When: Wednesday 4 August, 9.30am
Where: REAP Wairarapa, 340 Queen Street, Masterton
Register now (external site)

Lower Hutt

When: Monday 9 August, 1pm
Where: Pelorus Trust House, Hutt Park, Gracefield, Lower Hutt
Register now (external site)

Porirua

When: Monday 16 August, 09.30am
Where: 12 Hagley Street, Porirua
Register now (external site)

Wellington

When: Tuesday 24 August, 09.30am
Where: Aurora Centre, Level 1, 56 The Terrace, Wellington
Register now (external site)

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

When: Thursday 12 August, 12-1pm
Where: Petone Library, 7 Britannia Street, Petone

There's a huge choice of qualifications and subjects, including nursing, beauty, creativity, business and construction.

Petone

When: Wednesday 11 August. Session 1: 1-4pm. Session 2: 6-8pm
Where: Petone Campus, 21 Kensington Avenue

Wellington

When: Friday 20 August, 9am-3pm
Where:
Te Auaha Campus, 66 Dixon Street
Hospitality Campus, 52 Cuba Street

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
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

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

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

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

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