West Coast

This seasonal work over the summer period will see you silage making and mowing, raking and slurry spreading, cultivation and ground work.

Work is outdoors and working on difficult terrain and days of work are weather dependent.

Based in the Grey Valley, 45 minutes from Town. You will be driving heavy machinery/high horse powered tractors and would need at least 1 years experience to apply. You must have a full class 1 and 2 licence.

To register your interest email greymouth_connected@msd.govt.nz

They are looking for a range of staff including:

• Chefs,
• Restaurant supervisor,
• Front Desk, and
• Housekeeping.

Most positions are 20hrs+ although will require flexibility across the 7 days, and for some there will be evening work required.

Opportunities are:

Chef (external site)  
Hotel Staff (external site) 

Based in Hokitika and the majority of the work is in the Westland region with a number of our projects requiring the odd night or two in the field. Some projects may require longer periods away, sometimes up to a week at a time, so you must be comfortable with working away from home.

The work is physically demanding, so having an interest in health and fitness outside of your job would be desirable. If you don’t thrive on keeping fit you may find you’re going to really struggle.

Most of this work will be manual weed control (hand tools, knapsacks etc) and some mechanically assisted (chainsaws, scrubbars, etc)

There will be 3 seminars in Hokitika, dates and times to be confirmed

Email greymouth_connected@msd.govt.nz to register your interest,

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.  

It will pay for their teaching course fees and provide an allowance of $30,000 per year, for up to three years. 

There are two scholarships available: 

• Te Huawhiti Career Changer Scholarships for people who plan to teach in English medium early learning and schools
• Te Waka Whakarei Career Changer Scholarships for people who plan to teach in Māori medium early learning and schools, or teach te reo Māori in English-medium secondary schools Priority applicants

While the scholarships are open to all career changers, priority will be given to applicants who:

• plan to teach in Science, Technology, Engineering Maths, or te reo Māori.
• plan to teach in early learning or secondary.
• are Teacher’s aides, Kaiāwhina, Kaiārahi i te reo, or have a Limited Authority to Teach (LAT)
• are Māori, Pacific, or plan to teach in bilingual or immersion settings. 

If you know a career changer who may be interested in becoming a teacher, please share this information with them.  

Applications close 15 November 2021.

More information and application forms are available on these websites: 

Te Huawhiti Career Changer Scholarship(external site) (external site)

Te Waka Whakarei Career Changer Scholarship  (external site)

Whānau Ora puts whānau and families in control of the services they need to work together, build on their strengths and
achieve their aspirations. It recognises the collective strength and capability of whānau to achieve better outcomes in
areas such as health, education, housing, employment and income levels.

The certificate aims to prepare kaimahi working with whānau in the community, (not only Whānau Ora Navigators, but all
those working with whānau), to be armed with the best possible skills and knowledge to support whānau to achieve their
aspirations.

The NZ Certificate in Whānau Ora is delivered in six 3-day wānanga over 6 months.

To find out more: admin.PTE@manaakiora.org.nz

The programme is 3 days per week Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am to 2pm and will be for 5 weeks. Starting on Tuesday 2 November.

It will include:

• self-employment,
• confidence,
• communication,
• online c.v. and cover letter with kanorau digital support,
• Dress for Success and
• much more to support wahine on their journery.

Find out more, email greymouth_connected@msd.govt.nz

The youth employabiltiy programme (YEP) offers a series on workshops to grow your workskills and some opportunities to participate in voluntary work and work experience with local businesses.

Workshops cover:

• work ethic,
• communication,
• thinking skills,
• building resilience, and
• self-management. 

Hokitika: 

When: Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 2pm and Thursday 10am - 4pm, It's not too late to join in the fun

Where: Above the clocktower - 41 Weld Street

For more information, email Westlandyep@westlanddc.govt.nz

Buller:

When: Starting in November

Where: 111 Palmerston Street, Wesport

To register your interest, email office@bullerreap.co.nz

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.

WestREAP's youth service aims to supports young people aged 16-17 years and parents aged between 16 and 19 years into independence through Education, Training or work-based learning.

You will gain the skills you need to get employment and create a future for you and your family. WestREAP has two experienced Youth Service facilitators, one in the Grey District and one in Westland district.

To find out more, contact WestREAP Phone 0800 927 327 or Email schools@westreap.org.nz  

Pop along to 2b Albert Street, Greymouth every Wednesday, 10am-11:30am.

To find out more email info.c8@literacy.org.nz

WestREAP run the DriveWEST Learner Licence programme. 100% free including your learners licence test. Funded by the Westland Safer Communities Coalition and is open to Westland district residents only.

100% attendance required for the four sessions of two hours each.

When:

Course 1: Monday 1 November, Wednesday 3rd November, Monday 8 November and Wednesday 10 November, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Course 2: Monday 15 November, Wednesday 17 November, Monday 22 November and Wednesday 24 November, 5pm - 7pm

Where: Greymouth Baptist Church, 76 High Street, Greymouth

To register email schools@westreap.org.nz

This three day programme will cover the following subjects:

• Set goals for your future,
• be happy right now,
• learn to stay focused,
• procrastination,
• avoid stress,
• clear factual communication,
• work life balance,
• fear and guilt,
• organisation,
• time management,
• mind games,
• thinking and acting,
• quieten the mind,
• enjoy the journey of life

When: Wednesday 17 November - Friday 19 November, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Where: West Coast Events Centre Shantytown, 316 Rutherglen Road Paroa, Greymouth

Tai Poutini Polytechnic runs one-day and two-day courses in response to the needs of the community and local industry.

The short courses give training in areas such as traffic control, quad bikes, height safety, chainsaws and forklifts.

To see upcoming courses in Greymouth and Westport, check out the short course calendar on Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s community education page.

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.

Upskill employment and training consultants work with employers across the West Coast, developing industry training programmes to enable new recruits and existing staff to gain the skills your business needs.

A new regional employment and training scheme from Development West Coast, Upskill aims to help create sustainable employment opportunities and develop current staff to ensure West Coast businesses succeed long-term.

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 on the West Coast (external site)

Find some suggestions on how you can take care of yourself, those around you and where to reach out for help.

Need help?

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.

Greymouth Library (external site)

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.

South Island business helpline 0800 505 096