Book a free one-on-one session with a qualified career expert who can guide you in:

• looking and preparing for job opportunities
• exploring study and training options
• understanding your transferable skills
• creating a personalised career plan

Online and phone appointments are available across the country. Contact us to find out about appointments available near you:

Linwood Connected Centre
When: Every Monday and Tuesday 
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 154 Aldwins Road

Linwood Library
When: Thursday
Where: Linwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Road

Request a booking: dianne.mcgregor@enact.kiwi.nz

Papanui
When: Monday and Thursday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 56 Langdons Road

Request a booking debbie.gray@proactive4health.co.nz

Rangiora
When: Wednesday and Friday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 4 High Street

Request a booking: hemali.shah@careerwave.co.nz

Hornby
When: Monday - Friday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 25 Shands Road

Request a booking: karen@careersavvy.co.nz

Sydenham
When: Monday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 39 Durham Street South

Request a booking: hemali.shah@careerwave.co.nz

When: Wednesday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 39 Durham Street South

Request a booking: dianne.mcgregor@enact.kiwi.nz

Come and hear from MSD, Business Canterbury and Christchurch NZ about business support available locally.

When: Thursday 12 June, 5:15pm - 7pm
Where: Linwood MSD, 154 Aldwins Road

RSVP: connectedlinwood@msd.govt.nz 

Christchurch City Council offers diverse career pathways that contribute to the development and wellbeing of our vibrant city. From planning and infrastructure to community engagement and environmental sustainability, there’s a role for every passion and skill set. 

Currently, there are multiple job opportunities within the Council. 

Downer is the leading provider of integrated infrastructure services across Australia and New Zealand. You will be working in teams with a focus on delivering Transport & Infrastructure, Utilities, Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services, Rail & Transit Systems and Industrial & Energy services. You will be in an inclusive and flexible workplace that is both challenging and fulfilling.

Click on the link below to check out current vacancies available.

St John New Zealand offers a range of rewarding career opportunities that support community wellbeing and emergency response. Whether you're passionate about frontline care or prefer a role behind the scenes, there are plenty of ways to make an impact. 

Click on the link below to check out current vacancies available.

Selwyn District Council has roles available in everything from planning and consenting new developments to servicing new facilities, including libraries, swimming pools, parks and playgrounds and many more in-between. 

Click on the link below to check out vacancies available. 

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) in partnership with Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) and Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is working to support you into employment that ranges from full-time, part-time, seasonal work, casual jobs, apprenticeships to volunteer vacancies.

McCain Foods is a Global business specialized in creating great tasting food for over 60 years. You will be joining a team that is guided by a purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, bringing sustainable growth and positive change.  

Click on the link below and follow the website for current vacancies. 

Alpine Energy offers many different careers in a variety of fields. You will be working within an environment that promotes collaboration and productivity. 

Click on the link below to find about current vacancies available. 

At UC, you will have more than just a job with a range of benefits and support during your time working here. UC is committed to supporting the holistic wellbeing and professional development of its staff members.

Current vacancies range from Advisor roles, technician and teaching jobs. 

Kimi Mahi Mai, 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.  

An intensive 16-Week wānanga designed to empower rangatahi tanga (young men) aged 15-24. The purpose of Bros for Change is to give young people who have been labelled, a second chance to create real change through real talk with real people. Here you will be involved in:

• Mahinga kai
• Learning about the environment & conservation
• Māori performing arts through kapa haka, learning Te Reo Maori, Karakia, and hīmene
• Hauora (health and wellbeing) sessions and physical training
• Reality therapy and Workplace readiness training
• Wānanga on the marae and overnight camps (at least three per course)

Duration: Tuesday to Thursday (for 16 weeks), 8:45am – 3pm
Location: 132 Wainoni Road, Avondale, Christchurch 8061

Come along and explore more than 150 career-enhancing study options, join a ‘walk and talk’ tour with tutors and learn about their comprehensive student support services.

When: Thursday 12 June, 3pm - 6pm
Where: 

• City Campus: Madras Street, Christchurch Central City 
• Woolston Trades Campus: Ensors Road, Christchurch 
• Manawa Campus: 276 Antigua Street, Christchurch Central City 
• Timaru Campus: 32 Arthur Street, Timaru Central

Do you identify as Māori, Pacific or from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities and are studying medicine, nursing or allied health? You could be eligible to apply now for Pegasus Health Workforce Development Scholarships which are now open. 

Scholarships are available to assist with fees for students undertaking:

• Year 4 or 5 Medicine
• Year 2 or 3 Nursing
• Year 2, 3 or 4 training in an allied health profession.

Taking the First Step is running their course during the term from Wednesday - Friday from 9.30am – 2.30pm over a period of 4 weeks.

This is a confidence building and pre-employment course for women, that can help you:

• discover your strengths and value
• build confidence and self-esteem
• develop skills to help you take the next step towards your future.

When: 3 days a week, over 4 weeks from Wednesday – Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm
Where: Level 1, 242 Ferry Road, Waltham, Christchurch

If you're not sure what to do, take the first step with a Level 2 Foundation course or one of NZMA excellent Level 3 courses. 
If you are aged 16-24, the Youth Guarantee scheme gives you the chance to study free for up to one year. Courses include:

• Foundation Skills (Level 2)
• Certificate in Sport Recreation and Exercise (Level 3)
• Certificate in Hospitality - Cafe and Function Services (Level 3)
• Health and Wellbeing Introduction (Level 3) 
• Certificate in Pre-Police and Uniformed Services Training (Level 3)

Enrol now or contact NZMA to find out more about these courses and your eligibility.

The LSV programme is a free, six-week residential course. It’s designed to help young people develop life skills, and confidence while preparing for employment or further training. If you're interested in hearing more about LSV, come along to this free seminar.

When: Tuesday 24 June, 10:30am onwards
Where: MSD Sydenham 39 Durham Street South, Sydenham

Limited spaces, email connectedsydenham@msd.govt.nz to secure your spot.

Do you dream about making a difference in the electricity distribution industry?

LineTrust South Canterbury are encouraging the potential of future innovators and individuals interested in the electricity industry. 

The scholarship will support students studying:

• Computer Science 
• Mathematics
• Data analytics
• Electronic or electrical engineering
• Sustainability
• Master of Science, or similar disciplines.

Applications close September each year.

This year, all five levels of Māori language courses at Ara Institute of Canterbury are free. 

The courses are taught by passionate and experienced Māori language teachers, and can be studied full-time over 19 weeks or part-time over a year. 

The only cost is a small compulsory student levy. All five levels start in February so apply now!

Are you finishing high school and planning to continue your education. At Hagley, pre-professional courses are a next step beyond school to prepare students for entry into a variety of professional tertiary programmes within a nurturing environment.

Programmes range from health to design courses. 

Contact Hagley College at 03 379 3090 to enrol.

With 60 years of experience, Te Rito Maioha has helped grow skilled skilled teachers across the motu. You can explore a variety of diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that are on offer in the following fields:

• Montessori Pasifika
• Home-based Care
• Teaching
• Education, and more. 

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.

With a mentor you can step outside the day-to-day running of your business to take a look at your business as a whole.

Business Buddies is a new mentoring service established by The South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce where you can be matched with someone who is experienced in commercial aspects of business operations and ownership.

Enterprise North Canterbury have developed a free online course that is accessible 24 hours per day and in bite-sized chunks so that you can learn at your own pace. It is packed with resources, advice, videos and useful links and will take you step by step through the process of getting started.

Business but Better is a free hub for business resources, created by ethical entrepreneur Brianne West. Here you can gain digital membership and entry into an active community of mission-led brands who want to sell out (without selling out).

You will receive guidance and resource towards starting up or growing a business that is financially sustainable.

Inland Revenue (IR) offers three practical sessions:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business offers information on 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? GST is to help you learn who needs to register for GST, what GST is charged on, what information must be recorded and how to send this to them, and ceasing your GST registration.
• Are you employing? The Employers session covers who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send it to IR.

With a choice of format, don't miss out and register today!