If so, book a free one-to-one session with a career professional to make a personalised career plan or create a CV.

Please email to request a booking connectedblenheim@msd.govt.nz

Whether you are a qualified builder or working towards it, there are several opportunities available in building housing units, where you can assist in:

• lifting & moving materials
• preparing and maintaining construction sites
• operating tools & equipment.

You will need to be physically fit to be able to perform general labour, have building experience and a Class 1 driver licence.

In this full-time role, you will be pruning, stripping and/or wrapping grapevines. This is a hands-on job so physical fitness is important.

You will be in an apprentice/ trainee role for the first 6 months.

Are you ready to jump into an exciting career where challenging work leads to incredible rewards?

You could be working as a general hand crew member onboard a fishing vessel.

Duties include:

• Catching fish
• Processing the catch
• Packing and more.

In this role you will be working 12 weeks on and 6 weeks off.

You’ll enjoy endless food, stay connected with Wi-Fi and earn all year-round while working only 6-8 months.

To be successful you will:

• Be able to work in a physically demanding role with varying shift patterns.

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.  

For seniors who want to use digital technologies to pursue hobbies, communicate with family and friends, and become more independent online. Bring your device along and spend an hour one on one with Shona, learning tips and techniques and increasing your confidence. This one-hour session is completely free.

When: Wednesdays
Where: 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Bookings are essential so ring Shona at REAP to book your spot ph 03 5787848; you choose which hour you prefer.

Book a free 45 minute session with a library staff member.

You can ask for help with:

• Downloading eBooks, eAudiobooks and library apps
• Basic computer skills, including email, social media, word processing and using the internet
• Basic trouble shooting on your digital device (laptop, tablet, phone, and eReaders)
• Help with your CV/resume
• and more

Over five sessions, you will learn how to avoid and overcome risky driving situations which can reduce the wait-time for getting your licence by 6 months!

You will be getting a personal practical session with the instructor (the final session), a logbook, and a certificate.

When: Tuesday 13 August, Thursday 15 August, Tuesday 20 August, Thursday 22 August
Plus, a fifth session confirmed at the time you book.
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

This is a beginners' course to help you feel more comfortable with your tablet and explore advance features. This will involve:

• an introduction to using tablets
• easy-to-follow instructions and hands-on activities
• learning on how to set-up and personalize your tablet.

When: Wednesdays, 7 August - 28 August, 6pm - 7pm
Where: 10/2 Stuart Street, Blenheim (on the corner of Kinross and Stuart Street)
Price: $50 per person

This Te Reo Māori beginner's 6-week course will teach you basics including:

• Pronunciation and simple sentence structures
• Use of formal and informal greetings
• How to introduce yourself and recite your pepeha

When: Thursdays, 8 August - 12 September, 10am - 12pm
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

With the free courses at Trades Academy, you’ll be able to stay at school completing NCEA while working towards a qualification in a trade of your choice.

From mechanical engineering to hairdressing and hospitality, you can gain heaps of skills and support to help you advance on your career path.

Study Navigators at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) can work with you to develop a study journey that fits your life and goals.

You can request for a call or in-person meeting where you can have a conversation about study and supports that NMIT offers including ‘fees free’ funding.

Literacy Aotearoa can help you reach your full potential through quality literacy services.

You have a variety of free courses to choose from (all with rolling intake) such as:

• Literacy & Numeracy
• Basic Computing
• Learner and Class 2 Licence
• Microsoft Digital Literacy, and more.

If you are interested, please contact Literacy Aotearoa on 03 577 9080.

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.

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.

Running a business can require a lot of hats and sometimes things could fall through the cracks.

You can get a free Business Health Check to look at different areas of your business and also help towards assessing your need for relevant assistance. 

You'll go away with a list of action points to improve the health of your business.

Email below to book your appointment: manager@businesstrustmarlborough.co.nz

Learn how to get your business going by someone who’s done it before!

Business but Better is here to provide you the free help you need to grow a business that is financially sustainable and solves problems.   

The Marlborough Chamber of Commerce runs workshops throughout the year covering topical issues and various aspects of running a business, while:

• providing opportunities to connect
• supporting improved productivity
• inspiring new ideas.

Under the Regional Business Partner Network, the Chamber can provide vouchers for up to 50% off on the cost of Expert Training to improve your business capability.

Vertical Horizonz offers you a range of courses that can upskill you or your business in areas such as:

• Health and safety
• Chemical and electrical safety
• Fire & emergency
• First aid, and more.

Come and have a free one hour confidential meeting with a Business Advisor to discuss your business or plans for starting a business.

You can get help if you:

• Have a business idea you want to explore
• Want to start a business
• Need information and advice
• Need a fresh point of view on your business
• Are facing problems in your business
• Want the opportunity to network with others in business
• Require access to mentoring from an experienced business person.

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!