Join as many webinars as you’d like, to hear about the offerings provided by the agency hosting. 

The Business Growth and Support Virtual Conference is brought to you by Connected and Digital Boost. (external site)

It's free to attend, register today!

When:  Tuesday 9 August - Thursday 11 August

Where: Online via Zoom Webinar

Register for your preferred sessions here:

Tuesday 9 August

Connected    

Connecting you to support for your business

12.pm - 12.45 pm 

The Networkers        

Creating opportunities by helping people build new connections and strong relationships with inspiring, friendly people

1 pm - 1.45 pm 

Amotai

Unlocking opportunities for Māori and Pasifika businesses through supplier diversity

2 pm - 2.45 pm 

NZ Trade & Enterprise

Helping New Zealand businesses to grow internationally

3 pm - 3.45 pm 

Ministry of Social Development

Work brokerage, financial support and more for you and your business

4pm - 4.45pm

Wednesday 10 August

Business Trust Marlborough

Business Trust Marlborough is here to assist businesses of all types - startups as well as existing businesses

12 pm - 12.45 pm 

Marlborough Chamber of Commerce

We exist to unlock business vitality. We support local business growth through effective promotion and business development opportunities

1 pm - 1.45 pm 

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce

Helping to create the best commercial environment in which you can achieve your business goals

2 pm - 2.45 pm 

Nelson Regional Development Agency

Unlock the economic potential of Nelson Tasman, to enable our people and places to thrive

3pm - 3.45pm

Development West Coast

Endeavoring to promote employment and generate sustainable economic benefits in the West Coast

4pm - 4.45pm

Thursday 11 August

Te Puni Kōkiri

We provide services, by Māori, for Māori and with Māori, to support the growth and sustainability of your business

12 pm - 12.45 pm 

Inland Revenue 

Here to support you, whether you’re new to business or need some help to get on the right track

1 pm - 1.45 pm 

Employment.govt.nz 

An introduction and update to your rights and responsibilities as an employer

2 pm - 2.45 pm 

Business.govt.nz 

Tools and expert advice from government and industry, designed to help Kiwi businesses save time and succeed

3 pm - 3.45 pm 

Digital Boost

Helping your business move into the digital world

4pm - 4.45pm

Register today (external link)

Career experts can help you to:

• make a personalised career plan

• gain confidence

• write your CV.

Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot.

Greymouth

When: Fridays

Where: online

To book, email: connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz

Getting You Work Ready for the Transport Industry - Commercial Transport / Civil, Heavy and Light Transport. Complete the Learn to Earn New Zealand Certificate in study and career preparation 16 week course

Axiom Training offer a combination of the following: First Aid, Class 2 Truck, Forlift OSH, Forklift Endorsement, Wheels Tracks Rollers Endorsement, Dangerous Goods Endorsement, Health and Safety, Communications,  and Career Preparation - Don't miss out on this life changing opportunity!

Starting August - date to be confirmed.

Register your interest email connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz

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Are you over 30? And do you want to gain the skills, confidence, knowledge, innovation?

Come in and korero with a facilitator to learn more about this programme.

Mana Manaaki - We care about the wellbeing and success of Wahine, Kotahitanga - We're stronger when we work together, Kia takatu tatoa - we will ready ourselves for the future 

When: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 9.30am - 2pm, starting Tuesday 19 July

To find out more or book a korero connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz

All West Coast locals are invited to attend!

See the amazing study and training opportunities on offer.

Westport

When: Tuesday 9 August, 10am - 2pm 

Where:  Pulse Energy Centre, Cnr Pakington Street and Domett Street

Greymouth

When: Wednesday 10 August, 10am - 2pm

Where: Tai Poutini Polytechnic, 73-87 Tainui Street

Find out more (external link)

Youth Employment Success gives rangatahi opportunities to meet youth-friendly employers who can help them explore the industry they’re interested in.

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A career with Westfleet Seafoods offers you so much more than you might expect - a growing company, with a focus on the future, operating in one of the lifestyle hot spots of the South Island.

The Westfleet Recipe For Career Success

Ingredients: Honest, reliable, hard working, drug-free, team focused, ambitious, driven

Method: Training, opportunities, modern vessels and factory, great team, future focused

Results: Job security, work satisfaction, great remuneration, international career opportunities

Applications are available at Work & Income Greymouth office for Factory hands during the hoki season.

Find out more (external link)

Jobs 4 Nature offer flexible working hours both part time and fulltime.

Work is based in Hokitika and surrounding areas, transport to site each day and training provided.

For more information connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz 

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Upskill recruitment is an initiative from Development West Coast. As experienced recruiters, people development and careers specialists, working with companies from Karamea to Haast, and every-town and community in-between they deliver recruitment services covering the vast industries that make our region unique.

Current vacancies they are looking to fill include:

• Front of house – Reefton and Franz Josef
• Signwriters – Hokitika
• Car painter assistant – Greymouth
• Farm Assistant Apprentice – Greymouth
• And more

For more information Jobs at Upskill West Coast (jobadder.com) (external site)

Check their Facebook page (external link)

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)

Email connectedgreymouth@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.  

Visit Find a Job (external link)

Learn about what it takes to be a deep sea fisherperson and attend this residential programme which offers a shared room, breakfast and evening meals 7-days a week. You will be expected to muck in and help with cleaning and cooking.

If you are interested in getting work in the Commercial Fishing Industry, complete an application form and talk to your local Work & Income branch about the referral process, or call 0800 Deepsea.

To obtain a copy of the application form, please email connectedgreymouth@msd.govt.nz

Education to Employment connects students to the world of work across the West Coast, helping our youth to be better informed and prepare for their future.

Our pathway coordinators explore:

• what opportunities exist for them
• what they like to study,
• what industries and jobs might interest them.

To contact to this service go to their website or contact : connected_greymouth@msd.govt.nz

Find out more (external link)

Open to the public at TPP's Greymouth campus (73-87 Tainui Street) and you're welcome to drop in any time.

At the hub, you'll be able to speak with Coast Connect staff to get help:

• preparing your CV,
• considering study options,
• learning interview skills and more

Call 0800 800 411 for more information

Find out more (external link)

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)

Complete a free online course or attend a field based course for face-to-face practical instruction.

If you are a full time student, you can complete an internship over summer to gain work experience and see the conservation work that we do. 

Find out more (external link)

Inland Revenue offers three different practical webinars:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business is a two hour seminar. 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 webinar 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 webinar learn about who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send to IR.

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

Tuesday 23 August, 10am (external site)

Tuesday 20 September, 10am (external site)

Development West Coast have a team of capability and growth advisors to help define what success looks like for you and your business and what support you need to achieve this.

Business mentors - DWC in partnership with Business Mentors NZ (BMNZ) offers a mentoring service introducing small business owners and social enterprise executive officers to skilled Business Mentors. Mentors can assist you to advance your business capability, capacity and sustainability by sharing their knowledge and experience.

Capability development - Focusing on small to medium businesses to support growth and improvement by building the capability of business owners, managers and key personnel. Indvidual businesses may be able to access up to 50% of the costs for training and coaching.

Commercial Finance - DWC can provide a range of commercial financing options to West Coast businesses, including commercial lending, equity investment and guarantees.

Find out more (external link)

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.

Find out more (external link)