Nau mai ki te paetukutuku Hononga.
Welcome to the Connected website.
Kua whakamaorihia e maatau tenei paetukutuku ki roto i te reo Maori hei waahanga o ta maatau pono ki Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori (Te Ture mo te Reo Maori) 2016 ma te whakamahi i tetahi kaiwhakamaori whai raihana.
We’ve translated this website into the Māori language as part of our commitment to Te Ture mō Te Reo Māori (The Māori Language Act) 2016 using a licensed translator.
Ahakoa ka ngana ki te pupuri i te katoa o te papanga, ko nga waahanga o te paetukutuku kua huri ake nei ka paa ki te reo Ingarihi.
Although we try to keep the whole site translated, parts of the website that have recently changed will be in English.
Kimihia ngā mahi, ngā akoranga, tautoko pakihi me ngā ngohe ki Waitaha, te kāinga o te tāone nui matihiko o Aotearoa, me te takiwā ahuwhenua nui rawa
Women Empowering Women… Gain confidence in what you have to offer the workplace, and explore options for self-employment.
Join us for a series of three seminars!
Are you looking to get back into the workforce or change careers but not sure where to start?
This series offers a safe and supportive environment to build relationships and connect with local wahine. By giving you the tools to set goals, share and communicate about your journey so far, and provide you with support service information, we aim to help guide you to plan your next steps with confidence.
When: Monday 8, 15, & 22 August (3 weeks), 9:30am - 12pm
Where: Te Ara Ātea, 59 Tennyson Street, Rolleston
Register to attend (external link)Chateau on the Park are hosting a Job Fair for major hospitality employers and jobseekers.
Come and hear about the range of careers available in hotels, conference facilities, tourism businesses, restaurants, and much more.
Speed interview with employers, dress for an interview and bring your CV.
When: Friday 19 August, 10:30am-12pm or 1pm-2:30pm
Where: Chateau on the Park - Great Hall, 189 Deans Avenue, Christchurch
Register to attend 1 session connectedpapanui@msd.govt.nz by Friday 12 August.
Empowering Wāhine Māori, Pasifika and Ethnic Women into employment with NZ Police!
Calling Wāhine Māori, Pasifika, and Ethnic Women…
Come and hear about the empowering and supportive Puhikura intiaitive, that Wāhine from NZ Police are running in Linwood.
When: Thursday 11 August, 1pm
Where: Connected/MSD, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood
For more information connectedlinwood@msd.govt.nz
Get free in-person advice from a professional career expert in Christchurch.
This session can provide you with advice on:
Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot.
Linwood
When: Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Where: Connected Centre, MSD Linwood Service Centre, 154 Aldwins Road
Book by email: dianne.mcgregor@enact.kiwi.nz
Papanui
When: Mondays and Fridays
Where: Connected Centre, MSD Papanui Service Centre, 58 Langdons Road
Book by email: connectedpapanui@msd.govt.nz
Rangiora
When: Tuesday and Wednesday
Where: Connected Centre, MSD Rangiora, 4 High Street
Book by email: connectedrangiora@msd.govt.nz
Hornby
When: Monday - Friday, Morning, Afternoon and Evening appointments available
Where: Online or by phone
Book by email: karen@careersavvy.co.nz
For support in employment, education and training pop along to our Connected pop-ups at Leeston and Darfield Libraries.
Connected will assist you in finding the right service for your needs. We will be joined by representatives from Ministry of Social Development and Selwyn District Council.
A Ministry of Social Development representative is available for one to one sessions to discuss your Superannuation needs, or any questions you have.
Leeston Library
When: Monthly on the second Tuesday
Tuesday 9 August, 10am - 12pm
Tuesday 13 September, 10am - 12pm
Where: Leeston Library, 19 Messines Street, Leeston
Darfield Library
When: Monthly on the second Wednesday
Wednesday 10 August, 10am - 12pm
Wednesday 14 September, 10am -12pm
Where: Darfield Library, 1 South Terrace, Darfield
For more information: email connectedhornby@msd.govt.nz or trudi.fraser@selwyn.govt.nz
Walk in with a CV, walk out with Employment.
Employers will do a short presentation on industry, organisation and vacancies. Potential individual interviews to follow.
When: Wednesdays, Weekly, 11.30am and 2pm
Where: MSD Riccarton, 78 Riccarton Road
For more information: connectedhornby@msd.govt.nz
Thinking about study? Free advice and support for those considering study with Ara and Connected.
Come along to the drop in sessions with Ara Institute of Canterbury, the largest Polytech in Te Waipounamu to find more about study options, no strings attached
Hornby
When: Fortnightly on Fridays, 11am (from Friday 25 March)
Where: Connected Hornby, MSD Service Centre, 25 Shands Road
Riccarton
When: Fornightly on Wednesdays, 1pm (from Wednesday 23 March)
Where: MSD Riccarton, 78 Riccarton Road
For more information: Connectedhornby@msd.govt.nz
Get channelled to the right employment, or study opportunity!
Employers and Tertiary Providers are onsite at Connected Linwood to meet with you on a regular basis.
Employers will talk about career opportunities with you, and interviews may follow.
When:
Monday, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm
Tuesday, 9:30am, 10:30am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm
Wednesday, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm,and 2pm
Thursday, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, and 2pm
Friday, 10:30am
Ara Drop-in at Linwood
Talk with an advisor from Ara about study options that interest you and sign up, or meet them at the campus and have a look around at the options available to you.
When: Fortnightly Friday 11am
Where: Connected Linwood, MSD Service Centre, 154 Aldwins Rd, Christchurch
Better Income, Brighter Future.
Join us for two Information Sessions to learn more about your entitlements and explore training or employment options leading to a brighter future for your family.
Rangiora
When: Wednesday 10 August or Thursday 11 August, 9.30am - 10.30am
Where: Connected, MSD Work and Income Service Centre, 4 High Street, Rangiora
RSVP to: connectedpapanui@msd.govt.nz
North Canterbury Youth Futures has taken an innovative approach to running an online careers expo.
They are showcasing exciting options for career pathways in North Canterbury with local people and the paths, training and tips for getting there.
NCYF post regular updates with excellent opportunities available such as:
Jump on their Facebook and click follow.
North Canterbury Youth Futures Facebook page (external link)Be empowered to make a difference for the good of your community.
Environment Canterbury strive to provide a culture that is inclusive of diversity and focused on continual improvement. They grow and challenge their people by offering secondments, mentoring and coaching, leadership and management training.
Current Career opportunities include:
Exciting job vacancies in Civil Construction…
HEB has some exciting job vacancies available for Drivers/Operators, Labourers, STMS & Traffic Controllers, Forepersons and Network Inspectors.
Come and talk to the team.
When: Saturday 13 August9am - 4pm
Where: Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Augustine Drive, Wigram
For more information, call or text Sophie at 022 014 1751
If it’s a lifestyle change, you’re looking for, this is where you’ll find it. Great career opportunities in South Canterbury.
Consider a role at Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand South Canterbury and become part of the team that makes it possible. Join a forward-thinking team and help them to achieve their vision for the future within the Health Industry.
Current Job availabilities:
Apply online through their website.
Find out more and apply (external link)Multiple job opportunities available for this nationally renowned company!
Fairlie Bakehouse believes fresh is best and make all baked goods fresh onsite daily. They're now delivering their award-winning pies, not only to the onsite café but transporting them around New Zealand.
Why not join their team in stunning Fairlie by applying now?!
Current roles available:
• Pastry Chef
• Baker
• Butcher
• Barista
• Front of House
• Apprentice Baker
To apply send your CV and cover letter to fairliebakehouse@gmail.com
Timaru has a reputation as a wonderful place to live and visit. It’s the South Island’s best kept secret. Check out the awesome roles available at Timaru District Council.
Within Timaru's slice of paradise, you’ll find everything at your doorstep without the ‘big city’ rush.
Join the forward-thinking Timaru District Council team and help them to achieve their vision for the future
Current Job vacancies include:
Lincoln University's mission is to enhance and enrich lives - to grow the knowledge of their students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, the food produced from it and the ecosystems within it.
Lincoln is a progressive university, with ambitious strategic goals and a commitment to having a professional workforce that reflects the diversity of its community. Working at Lincoln comes with a wide range of employee benefits and there are a range of schemes that recognise the achievements of staff and support for ongoing development.
Roles currently available include:
Join the team that positively impacts on the lives of 60,000 people a year.
The City Mission helps anyone in the community who needs it, regardless of their circumstances.
If you're interested in working with people in the community, these careers maybe for you:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter introducing yourself, or if you would like to discuss the role further: sue@citymission.org.nz
Your career starts here…
The Christchurch City Council has a lot of great careers on offer.
Below are a selection of careers available :
Apply online and include your CV and application letter.
See the opportunities and apply (external link)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)Risingholme offers a range of beginners courses as well as courses aimed at those who want to improve their employment opportunities.
You can study ESOL, Te Reo Māori, Sign Language as well as a wide range of other languages.
If English is not your first language and you want to improve ESOL (English for speakers of other languages) courses are offered at the following levels:
The hospitality industry in South Canterbury and Mackenzie district is ever expanding and they need more qualified staff. Timaru is a great place to work and study.
Are you the star they are looking for?
Ara Timaru offers several Hospitality courses that can give you the edge when you apply for exciting hospitality opportunities.
Courses available:
Free weekday shuttle service to Oamaru and Ashburton for students.
Find out more (external link)Develop skills and confidence to navigate entry or re-entry into the workforce equipped with the right tools to gain successful employment.
The Work Readiness for Women course runs for five weeks.
This course will inspire different ideas, different connections, and accountability – all of which, lead to forward movement and new horizons.
Now is the time to do something new!
When: Starting Thursday 4 August, 10am - 12pm
Where: Risingholme Community Centre, 22 Cholmondeley Avenue, Opawa
Cost: $50 (financial help maybe available)
Find out more (external link)Ara Connect hubs across Christchurch and South Canterbury, where you can learn the basics of IT.
At Ara Connect hubs across Christchurch and South Canterbury, you can learn the basics of computers, digital devices, and common programmes, or gain a formal computing qualification for employment or further study in IT.
Course and class times are flexible, allowing you to fit study around work, family and other commitments. You’ll study at your own pace, in Ara Connect’s friendly environment with the support of experienced tutors.
Courses include:
Sometimes it’s tricky to fit study around your lifestyle and commitments.
Ara has a solution and is pleased to be able to offer a range of study options that you can study fully online, when and where you please.
That means you can study even if you're working full-time, you have other commitments, or if you don’t live near an Ara campus. Their fully online study options are delivered through eCampus NZ.
First decide which of the Ara qualifications you want to study:
The Certificate in University Preparation (CUP) is designed to prepare Aotearoa New Zealand citizens, or holders of a Residents Class Visa of New Zealand or Australia, for university study.
The CUP programme provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment with small classes and individual attention to help you develop your confidence to succeed at university.
The CUP programme will help you to develop the skills necessary for successful university study, including:
The CUP programme provides an environment for students to:
CUP is a 12-week programme of study for full-time students, with two six-week options throughout the year plus summer school. Flexible part-time and distance options are also available.
Find out more (external link)Māori and pasifika trades training may enable you to study for free.
NZMA offers four Level 3 Trades Courses you can study for free if you are Māori or Pasifika:
Certificate in Carpentry trades Skills
With a focus on carpentry, this course aims to arm you with the basic carpentry skills and knowledge you need so you can enter the workforce ready to embark on an apprenticeship.
Certificate in Plumbing and Gas Fitting
Secure your future in the construction sector today by training to become a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer.
Certificate in Electrical Engineering
The hands-on 32-week programme sets you up to enter the electrical industry as an entry-level employee.
Certificate in Trade Skills with strand in Paint and Plaster
Tap into the building boom! In just 19 weeks you’ll gain the skills you need to become an apprentice or labourer in construction or allied trades.
The small class sizes at NZMA mean you'll get more one-on-one time to develop your skills.
Food & Beverage Level 3 - Launch your hospitality career!
An excellent way to get your hospitality career underway. You’ll come away with a Level 3 certificate and a Certificate in Basic Food Safety.
Floristry Level 3 - Beautify Your Space with Putiputi!
Learn the basics of floral design, with practical hands-on training. Then learn about the business aspect of running a florist, before taking on a week’s work experience in the industry.
Foundation Skills Level 2 Sports - Your classroom is outside!
Over 16 weeks, you’ll be busy working with your hands, doing projects and going on field trips and you’ll get an introduction into the sport, recreation and fitness industries.
Foundation Skills Level 2 Sports - Put your healing hands to work!
This vocational Health programme will provide practical skills and prepare you for employment as a support worker in healthcare. You can apply what you learn in on class on a three week work experience at a health or aged care provider.
Esports Level 3 - Gaming and Industry!
When you’ve finished this course, you’ll have the foundational skills you need to continue your studies in a range of industries and unlock heaps of different career paths, not just in gaming.
Upskill with The University of Canterbury now offering Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
UC strives to deliver excellent, research-informed education, and creative and innovative research with staff who are empowered to make a real difference to societies here and around the world. UC prepares its graduates to care, think and be future ready.
Courses cover topics such as:
The Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability (BSEnS) explores the biggest global problems we have caused by injustice towards the environment and to communities, from pollution and climate change to world hunger.
You will gain meaningful skills including understanding how and why these issues happen, and the actionable steps we need to change these.
Help us build a sustainable and equitable future in business, policy, and global society.
Apply online at UC.
For study planning help, contact a Student Advisor (external site).
For more general information, email info@canterbury.ac.nz or freephone 0800 VARSITY (827 748).
Whatever level you’d like to study at, you can find a course to suit you in Canterbury.
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)Inland Revenue offers free webinars to help you set up correctly to meet your tax obligations whether you are new to business, GST or employing staff.
Inland Revenue offers three different practical webinars:
These webinars are run on a fortnightly rotation, register today!
Introduction to Business
Wednesday 10 August, 7pm (external site)
Tuesday 16 August, 4pm (external site)
GST
Tuesday 9 August, 10am (external site)
Tuesday 6 September, 10am (external site)
Employers
Learn to make sense of business financials.
Understanding your business’ financials is vital to making informed business decisions – and it might just be easier than you think.
This practical online workshop will break down the jargon and help to make sense of those seemingly complex accounting concepts, providing you with the tools and knowledge to understand basic financial reports, such as your income statement and balance sheet.
When: Wednesday 14 September, 9am – 12pm
Find out more and register (external link)An ideal opportunity for senior managers/business owners to understand their health and safety responsibilities to their business.
It's never been more important to understand your health and safety responsibilities as a manager. This full day course is an ideal opportunity for senior managers/business owners to understand their health and safety responsibilities to their business, learn to implement a practical health and safety system and make their workplace safer and more productive.
When: Thursday 11 August, 9am – 4pm
Where: The Chamber, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Cost: $625.00 excl GST (Member price $500 excl GST)
Find out more and register (external link)Some of North Canterbury’s highly experienced business operators have offered to share their time, expertise and knowledge with business owners.
Needing a bit of a chat with somebody who understands the challenges of running a business, particularly through difficult times?
Enterprise North Canterbury will match you with one of their peer support experts for a casual catch-up over your preferred cuppa so they can listen and offer ideas, support and insight. These PSP business professionals have been through many ups and downs and can offer some advice and support as to what you are going through.
ENC will e-introduce you to them and you can arrange a meeting - whether it be over a breakfast meeting or coffee break.
Find out more and register (external link)Learn how to apply NZ’s employment laws and gain confidence you are in undertaking employment processes correctly.
Whether you oversee 1 employee or 50, having the confidence that you are complying with your legal obligations is a must.
This one day workshop hones in on the employment issues that often prove the most challenging and complex for business owners and managers, breaking down the fundamental employment law principles and providing practical information managers and business owners need to know.
When: Wednesday 14 September, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: The Chamber, 57 Kilmore Street, Christchurch
Cost: $685.00 excl GST (Member price $548.00 excl GST, Early Bird $650.75 excl GST)
Find out more and register (external link)Looking to connect with a group of like-minded, proactive and supportive women?
Combining a supportive community of experienced business women with practical support and learning.
Venus Business Women is a NZ owned not-for-profit organisation run by women for women.
With the collective wisdom of a network of experienced entrepreneurs you can build the successful business and life you dream of.
Come along as a guest and check out the groups. As there is only one industry representative per group, please call Raelene Rees 0274 325 388 to find the best fit for you.
The meetings are an hour long and held fortnightly on either Tuesday 8:45am, Wednesday 9.30am or Thursday 9.30am with a choice of groups across Canterbury.
Find out more (external link)Looking for business support? Watch the 11 pre-recorded webinars from the Canterbury Business Growth and Support virtual conference at your leisure.
These webinars are a fantastic starting point to finding out how the different organisations offer support for your growing business.
Connected.govt.nz - Connecting you to support for your business
Christchurch NZ - Hear from Christchurch's economic development agency
DigitalBoost.co.nz - Helping your business move into the digital world
The Networkers - Business networking benefits you and your business
Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce - Home and voice of Canterbury business
Enterprise North Canterbury - The economic development agency for North Canterbury
South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce - Building better business together
Ministry of Social Development - Work brokerage, financial support and more for you and your business
Inland Revenue - Here to support you, new to business or need to get on the right track
Business.govt.nz - Tools and expert advice, designed to help kiwi businesses save time and succeed
Employment.govt.nz - An introduction and an update to your rights and responsibilities as an employer
Watch here (external link)Whakarite hui ki te toro atu ki tō pokapū Connected ā-rohe kia ako ai koe me pēhea e taea ai e ngā pūtahi kāwanatanga te āwhina i a koe ki te kimi mahi, whakangungu, tautoko pakihi rānei.
Hornby
Pokapū Mahi Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Te Hiranga Tangata
25 Shands Road
Hornby
Christchurch 8042
Linwood
Pokapū Mahi Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Te Hiranga Tangata
154 Aldwins Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8011
Papanui
Pokapū Mahi Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Te Hiranga Tangata
56 Langdons Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053
Rangiora
Pokapū Mahi Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Te Hiranga Tangata
4 High Street
Rangiora 7400
Timaru
Pokapū Mahi Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora/Te Hiranga Tangata
14 Strathallan Street
Timaru 7910
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