If you are exploring studying or training, or want assistance to prepare your CV, book a session with an experienced career expert.

Takapuna
When: Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm (Face to face upon request)
Request a session: Email: Connectedtakapuna@msd.govt.nz

Waitakere

When: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-4pm
Where: Connected, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson
Request a session: Email Employment_Waitakere@msd.govt.nz

Queen Street
When: Tuesday and Thursday, 9am-4pm
Where: Appointment location will be confirmed by your career practitioner
Request a session, email ConnectedQueenSt@msd.govt.nz

Papakura
When: Wednesday (by phone) and Thursday (Face to face), 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 20/22 Queen Street
Request a session, email Connected_Papakura@msd.govt.nz

Māngere
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm
Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 93 Mascot Avenue
Request a session, email ConnectedMangere@msd.govt.nz

This free information session will cover knowledge needed for migrants seeking employment such as support provided:

• Pacific Work Connect - informaton for Pacific migrants new to New Zealand
• An introduction to the Connected.govt.nz website
• Inland Revenue covering working for familiies, diferent tax codes and myIR.

Representatives from Citizens Advice Bureau, Inland Revenue, Pacific Work Connect and Connected.govt.nz will be there.

When: Monday 20 March 10am -12pm

Where: Mangere Community Law, 9/27 Mangere Town Square, Mangere 

Register by email settlement.mangere@cab.org.nz

South Auckland

The Pride Project Clendon Community House

Where: 60 Maplesden Drive, Clendon

When: Every Tuesday, 11 am – 1 pm

Work and Income Manurewa

Where: 12 Selwyn Road, Manurewa

When: Every Thursday, 2 pm – 5 pm

For more information contact Connected_papakura@msd.govt.nz

Connected runs drop-in pop-ups at libraries across Auckland.

Get access to career guidance, support for study & training, employment rights, help writing or updating your CV, applying for jobs and more!

Mangere Town Centre Library

Where: 121 Bader Drive, Mangere

When: Tuesdays Fortnightly, 10am - 12 noon

From: April 11

Papatoetoe War Memorial Library

Where: 30 Wallace Rd, Papatoetoe

When: Tuesdays Fortnightly, 10am -12 noon

From: April 4

For more information contact ConnectedMangere@msd.govt.nz

Te Matariki Clendon Library

Where: 17 Palmers Rd, Clendon

When: Wednesdays Fortnightly, 10am – 12 noon

From: April 12

Takaanini Community Hub

Where: 30 Walters Rd, Takanini

When: Thursdays Fortnightly, 10am – 12 noon

From: April 13

For more information contact Connected_papakura@msd.govt.nz

Whau Ace has a wide range of courses and support services available in multiple languages. 

Whau Ace is available from all Connected sites across Auckland.  Contact your nearest Connected centre to be referred to the Whau Ace service.

Drop in to find out how Whau Ace can support you.

Takapuna (Currently Closed until April due to Water Damage - All services have been relocated to Northern Jobs and Skills Hub, 2 Kaipatiki Road, Glenfield)

When: Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm

Queen Street

When: Wednesdays, 10am - 12pm

Where: Connected, Work and Income service centre, 450 Queen Street

Waitakere

When: Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm

Where: Connected, Work and Income service centre, 36-44 Sel Peacock Drive, Henderson

Mangere

When: Thursdays at Mangere Hiring Days, 10am - 12pm

Where: Connected, Work and Income Service Centre 93 Mascot Ave, Mangere

Papakura

When: Tuesdays Fortnightly (18 October), 10am - 12pm

Where: Connected, Work and Income Service Centre, 20-22 Queen Street, Papakura

Pukekohe

When: Tuesdays, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Where: Pukekohe Library, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Waiuku

When: Wednesdays fortnightly (21 September), 10am - 12pm

Where: Work and Income Waiuku, 57B Queen Street, Waiuku

English Language Partners offer support for migrants who are non-english speakers and those looking to strengthen their professional English skills. English Language Partners can also come to you, whether you'd prefer to study on your work site or in your own home.

For any queries please email: ConnectedTakapuna@msd.govt.nz

This employer has multiple positions available on the North Shore.

If you would like to start a career in Call Centre or Customer Service work, this is the opportunity for you.

All successful applicants will receive up to 6 weeks of paid training - before being placed in a full-time job. Some flexibility will be avaialble, like work from home options (after the first 3 months of office work).

Are you passionate about customer service, committed, reliable, honest and have a can-do attitude? Then this could be your niche. Get your CV ready.

Customer service experience preferred, however full training will be provided to the right candidates.

You must be able to commit to rosters as required for the store which may include weekends. Employer will offer on the job progression and development.

Full-time and part-time roles available across rostered shifts. Paying from $21.20 per hour.

The roles are entry level roles with varying responsibilities depending on shift and location.

You could be protecting people, property or assets by investigating, monitoring, controlling and reporting threats.

Previous experience and current Certificate of Approval, are helpful to securing this role. Although, if you don't have a certificate, the employer will be able to help.

If you are applying for one of the Mobile roles, you must hold a driver licence.

Jobs available in South Auckland range from entry level to skilled workers.

Roles available now include:

• general construction labourers and hammerhands
• concrete workers
• traffic controllers
• machine operators (diggers, moxy dump trucks, rollers, etc)
• scaffolders
• insulation installers
• roofers
• Class 2 and above drivers
• yard and storepersons.

Manukau Jobs and Skills Hub can connect you to employers and jobs that match your skills and interests. It can also help you create a CV.

To apply for a job or find out how to get started in the construction industry or related trades, email manukauhub@msd.govt.nz

Employers come to Mangere Work and Income fortnightly ready to hire. If you are looking for work, this could be an opportunity to meet with employers directly.

When: Fortinghtly Thursdays, 10am -12pm

Email employment_mangere@msd.govt.nz for the lastest on which employers will be attending the next hiring day.

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.  

SAYE provide two fully funded part-time programmes, who live in or who have connections to South Auckand. They also work with organisations to deliver a range of bespoke solutions helping acheive positive outcomes.

The programmes are:

• Confident, Resilient and Driven, a five week programme assisting you to prepare for the role you want.
• Ideation, Launch and Grow is a 12 week programme for those who are interensted in entreprenuership.

The programmes run on rolling intakes.

Where: GRID Manukau, 2 Osterley Way, Manukau

Start a career in the field of electrical engineering by completing this foundation level programme.

You can use the skills gained in the programme to prepare you for your Electrical Service Technician (EST) registration, or to enter an electrical apprenticeship to become a registered electricain in New Zealand.

Where: Mangere, Henderson or North Shore.

Cost: Free

The MSL Training team will work closely with you to prepare your mind and body for the rigours of the Police recruitment process. All designed to give you the best possible chance of success. Fees Free options are available.

Webinar dates are and times are:
Wednesday 12 April 2023 at 6pm
Wednesday 17 May 2023 at 6pm
Wednesday 14 June 2023 at 6pm
Monday 5 July 2023 at 6pm

Click on the link and request to join the webinar at your chosen date and time. 

Learn through a supported Learning Course in the heart of Henderson. Leave with a great qualification and the confidence to tackle the next stage of your journey.

Supported learning courses in foundation Level 1 and Level 2.

Skills for living Level 1 is enrolling now with the course starting on Tuesday 7 February.

If you are in receipt of a main benefit, you are entitled to receive a Training Incentive Allowance.

The Jobs and Skills Hub is a free service for Tamaki locals.

Get ready for work with one-on-one assistance. Receive help with:

• Career advice
• Help you find free training courses and apprenticeships
• Interview and CV preparation
• Match you with local jobs

Where: 54 Mayfair Place, Glen Innes, Auckland, 1072

Cost: Free

You can either walk in during business hours Monday to Friday to see the team or register through the link below.

Literacy Aotearoa will help you gain:

• Confidence
• Independence
• Employment skills
• Unit standards

Modules include:

• Computer Basics - Hardware and software
• Security - Keeping your data secure
• We based email: using Gmail and outlook
• Internet: Naviagting the internet
• Online profiles - social media & employment sites

When: Wednesdays 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Where: 25 mayfair place, Glen Innes, Auckland

To register your interest conatct: Kerry Harris, email info.c2@literacy.org.nz or call 022 395 8456

Classes available include:

• Read, Write, Spell
• Everyday Maths
• Beginner and Intermediate Computer Course
• Digital Literacy Skills
• Learner Licence
• Find Strength in Uncertainty-Strategies for Stress

Build your confidence in reading and writing in a fun environment with access to one on one mentoring.

Part-time study in small classes.

These courses are open to all 16 years and older.

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.

Inland Revenue offers three different practical webinars:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business is a two hour sessions. Learn about the different ways to structure your business, expenses you can claim, and how income tax and provisional tax works.
• Are you registered for GST or thinking of registering for GST? Attend the two hour session on GST. Learn about who needs to register for GST, what GST is charged on, what information must be recorded and how to send this to us, and ceasing your GST registration.
• Are you employing? In the Employers session. learn about who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send to IR.

These sessions are run regularly, register today!

Introduction to Business

Kanohi ki te kanohi - Takapuna

When: Tuesday 21 March, 10.30am (external site)

Where: 5 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

Kanohi ki te kanohi/Face to face - Manukau

When: Wednesday 12 April, 10am (external site)

Where: 5 Osterley Way, Manukau

Kanohi ki te kanohi - West Harbour

When: Thursday 23 March, 10.30am (external site)

Where: Manutewhau Community Hub, 74B Oreil Avenue, West Harbour

Online

Wednesday 22 March, 7pm (external site)

Tuesday 28 April, 4pm (external site)

GST

Kanohi ki te kanohi/Face to face - Takapuna

When: Thursday 30 March, 10.30am (external site)

Where: 5 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

Kanohi ki te kanohi/Face to face - Manukau

When: Wednesday 22 March, 10am (external site)

Where: 5 Osterley Way, Manukau

Online

Tuesday 21 March, 10am (external site)

Tuesday 4 April, 10am (external site)

Employers

Kanohi ki te kanohi/Face to face - Takapuna

When: Monday 20 March, 10.30am (external site)

Where: 5 Byron Avenue, Takapuna

Online

Tuesday 4 April, 10am (external site)

Alternatively, you can watch pre-recorded sessions here. (external site)

English Language Partners offer a free service providing both 'ESOL' classes for English beginners, and 'Professional English' classes.

Tutors are flexible and can show up to the work site, or a location of your choice where needed.

For more info, please call 04 471 7790

This Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Programme will assess which areas your employees require support in and will create a strategy to help them overcome any barriers within your company context.

This programme is free for employers and learners, and is delivered online or face-to-face in a setting that best suits your company's needs.

To sign your employees onto Vision College's Workplace Literacy and Numeracy programme, give them a call on 0800 834 834.

This programme is designed to mentor and help you grow the skills to manage life and work challenges. Learn how to celebrate your successes.

Through a handy app and friendly real life coaches, participants are supported and coached through their journey and helped to set goals.

Check out their links on:

• operating at different Covid alert levels,
• financial planning,
• marketing, and
• other essential parts of the business toolkit.

Hatch Pacific provides a set of targeted business programmes, anchored in Pasifika values, that will develop Pasifika entrepreneurs and business owners from initial idea to business set up and development.

Programmes start on Tuesday 7 March and there will be regular intakes updated on the Hatch Pacific website. Get in touch with them today to find out the best pathway for you.