Manawatū-Whanganui

Whanganui

Join local course providers, MSD Brokers, AG Challenge, and more. Offering a number of engagements on the day as well as information about exciting career pathways for people of all ages.

When: Wednesday 15 June, 2.15pm - 4 pm

Where: War Memorial Hall Car Park, Watt Street

For more information: Contact Connectedwhanganui@msd.govt.nz

Taumarunui

Join the awesome employment brokers in our community from the Mayors Taskforce, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust and the Ministry of Social Development. Information and advice from our regional training providers will also be available on the day to help find participants exciting career pathways for people of all ages.

When: Tuesday 21 June, 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Where: Taumarunui High School, 202 Golf Road, Taumarunui.

For more information contact: Connectedtaumarunui@msd.govt.nz

With the two ski areas to staff, the team are looking for reliable, guest focused and upbeat employees who understand what it means to trust one another and create a sense of belonging and connection.

The common attributes of all employees are the following:

• A willingness to get on with others and deliver a unique, generous and caring welcome to all manuhiri (visitors)
• A willingness to work in a team, to share your passion for the place with others
• A professional attitude towards work embracing excellence in all that you do

As a large tourism operator, there are approximately 60 different job descriptions within the organisation ranging from permanent full time to seasonal positions.

The winter operating season typically runs from late June until mid October, with some seasons extending into November. A summer sightseeing and guiding operation is run between December and April. 

Jobs at Whakapapa (external site)

Jobs at Tūroa (external site)

Vacancies are available in following departments:

• Boning Floor
• Packing Floor
• Yards
• Grounds
• Forklift
• Engineering Manager
• Industrial Electrician
• Maintenance Fitter
• Superivors and many more.

Applicants must pass a health check and have reliable transport to get to work. Minimum of 30 hours per week.

Find out more email connectedwhanganui@msd.govt.nz

This employer offers courses to encourage employees a chance to grow and learn with the company.

To be successful you will need to be a hard worker, reliable, keen to learn, with a restricted or full driver licence and have reliable transport.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm with scope for a 9am - 2pm shift, if there is enough interest.

Training will be provided. 

Online application form needs to be completed. If you are interested, apply today!

Crusader Meats NZ located in Bennydale is seeking processing workers for their slaughter floor and boning room.

All training is provided and no prior experience is necessary, although a good level of fitness is required.

The right candidate will be reliable and willing to learn, and also hold a driver licence and have access to their own transport.

Find out more and apply email TMN_EC_Team@msd.govt.nz

A local Taumarunui employer is looking for multiple Forestry Workers to join their hard-working team.

Roles are all-year round and duties include learning all aspects of forestry:

• preparing and maintain the ground surrounding trees,
• plant, prune and thin trees,
• monitor and measure growth of trees, and
• any other required tasks for the position.

No previous experience is required for the role. Full Training is provided.

Gain your level 1-4 forestry qualifications for free while working.

Email to apply

Do these challenges include:

• a lack of access to opportunities to grow your skills,
• driver licencing competency and confidence, and
• a general lack of access to employers?

If you are a young person currently not in education, employment or training, or due to the economic impacts of erhaps you have lost your recent employment due to the impacts of COVID-19 then we want to hear from you!

We offer mentoring, support and guidance while getting alongside employers to create opportunities for employment in the Ruapehu District.

Contact: mtfj@ckcreap.org.nz

The hospitality industry is calling out for interested people who are willing to learn and have a can-do attitude.  Experience is not always essential but is a bonus. 

Call into Whanganui Work and Income service centre to talk to a work broker about these opportunities, or email WAN_Client_Query@msd.govt.nz and write ‘Work in the area!’ in the subject line.

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.  

Learn to demonstrate knowledge of coffee origins, beans, harvesting, and fair trade requirements, and explain roasting, blending, decaffeination, and storage and handling of coffee beans. Also gain an understanding and practice of commercial espresso equipment and other beverages made using an espresso machine.

When: Wednesday 29 June and Thursday 30 June, 9am to 3.30pm both days.

Where: Tarrangower Primary School, 25 Manson Street Taumarunui

Cost:$275pp or you can apply for ACE or MSD eligibility.

To enrol or for more information contact: teawanuiarua@gmail.com

The full course is the OSH requirement in the New Zealand Workplace:
When: Wednesday 15 June and Wednesday 22 June
Where: Central King Country REAP Association rooms, 115 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui

To enrol in this course or to ask for more details- contact REAP at: reception@ckcreap.org.nz or phone 07 896 8680

This short course is designed to enhance specific work practice skills and the health and safety of people in rural workplaces.

You will learn practical aspects of shearing and wool handling including:
setting up for shearing,
wool handling and wool pressing,
first aid and health & safety in the workplace.

Register your interest in the up-coming round of training: call 07 895 3495 or email teawanuiarua@gmail.com

Do you enjoy meeting people? With the borders reopening, the tourism and transport sector are about to pick up, getting your P Endorsement is a great option. Take the first step towards driving as a career.

To be eligible you will need to have held your full class 1 drivers licence for 2 years, complete a medical certificate and provide an acceptable form of identification.

Enrolements are open now with five "fees free" spaces available.

Find out more and register: Te Awanui A Rua Trust on 07 895 3495 or email teawanuiaruatrust@gmail.com

On this part time course you will learn about:
workplace risks,
personal wellbeing,
vehicle and merchandised equipment maintenance.

Learn to operate mowers, post hole borers, post hole drivers, tractor carriages. Install battens and apply fencing wire.

Expressions of interest are now open for the next enrolment round.

For more information or to register phone 07 895 3495 or email teawanuiarua@gmail.com

Learn the skills and knowledge required to carry out pest control. This is a full time 36 week course.

Express your interest now in the next enrolment round:. Phone 07 895 3495 or email teawanuiarua@gmail.com

Learn how to send and check emails, use tools to create,organise and connect to the digital world, solve common problems using online resources, explore day to day tasks such as online shopping and banking and learn to stay safe when your online.

Programme delivery runs in 3hr long sessions to be arranged once 10 participants have signed up per group. The course is free of charge.

All chrome books, modems and wifi are provided for each session. Dont miss out, grab a friend and register your name today at connectedtaumarunui@msd.govt.nz

This comprehensive training includes the new modified suite of food safety standards.

You will learn how to demonstrate a basic knowledge of contamination hazards and control methods used in a food business (2 credits), as well as the practice of food safety measures in a food business under supervision (4 credits).

When: Thursday 29 June, 9am-3pm

Where: Tarrangower Primary School- 25 Manson Street, Taumarunui

Cost: $160

To secure your enrolment or for more information contact: teawanuiarua@gmail.com

Nau Mai Haere Mai, NCEA Me Te Whanau Workshop - Come and see what Hinengakau Maatua Whangai Services are sharing with schools about NCEA.

They will cover:

• Aspirations of your tamaiti,
• NCEA Endorsements,
• University Entrance,
• Choosing the right subjects,
• The importance of S.T.E.M, and
• Tips for supporting your tamaiti

When: Tuesday 21 June, 6pm

Where:Hinengakau Maatua Whangai Services, 14 Manuate Street Taumarunui 

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.

Whether you are a new business or have an idea you want to turn into reality this free, online course is for you.

This kaupapa Māori course is designed to help your business move forward, flourish and succeed.

Pakihi will provide you with new skills, a growth plan, mentoring and connections with other business support organisations and networking with other Māori businesses.

Next intake is in July, so sign up today.

Firstly, they'll help you identify the needs and opportunities within your business. They will provide you with targeted advice, information, referrals and connections.They might connect you with a business mentor, help you boost your management skills, or access R&D funding or expertise through Callaghan Innovation.

You may also be eligible for Capability Management Funding to access training and advice from a training specialist.

Today Māori Women’s Development Inc is a unique, indigenous financial institution. Governed, managed and operated by Wāhine Māori, for the economic development of Wāhine Māori and their whānau.

MWDI provide micro-loans, business coaching & financial capability programmes. MWDI loans to Māori women and their whānau to enable and assist them to enter into and commence business and/or to expand and restructure their existing businesses.

Options include:

• Employer obligations
• GST Workshop
• Introduction to business

If you are wanting to recruit more staff and would like to know more information on what grant funding options are available to you, or are interested in taking on an apprentice but not sure how to go about it, then this event is for you.

When: Tuesday 12 July, 7.30am -8.30am

Where: 2nd Floor, 12 Drews Ave, Whanganui