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 in-person appointments available near you:

When: Fridays, 10am - 5pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 22 Bridge St, Nelson

Please send enquiries at  Connectednelson@msd.govt.nz

Come and have a chat with Employable to support you into mahi.

When: Thursdays, 9.30am - 2pm
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 22 Bridge Street, Nelson

No appointment necessary, or email connectednelson@msd.govt.nz to make an appointment.

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Helping kiwi jobseekers who have disabilities or health conditions to connect with employers who value their contributions.

Workbridge will work to support you to build a bridge to overcome any employment barriers. They’ll help you find the right job, and support you while you’re in it.

Contact: connectednelson@msd.govt.nz to find out when Workbridge are on-site.

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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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There are a number of jobs across the Nelson-Tasman region where you can assist in providing top-notch service to customers. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and will need flexibility to choose from roster-based shifts.

Most jobs are entry level and ideal if you are willing to explore the hospitality industry. You could be working as a:

• Cook
• Kitchen Hand
• Barista
• Food and Beverage Attendant, and more.

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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.  

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The Nelson Technical Institute (NTI) offers a range of courses within the Commercial Road Transport, Machinery Operating and Automotive industry.

They also offer a NZ certificate in Foundation Skills L1 & L2 to enable trainees to get started on the career of your choice.

The programmes focus on industry standards and your individual learning needs.

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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.

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Study for your NZ Certificate in Hospitality (Level 2) and NCEA Level 2 in their 30 week programme at the Nelson Training Centre. This includes a 2 week term break observed by mainstream schools. Start when you want, the course is offered on a rolling intake.

You will learn in a practical and hands on learning environment and work experience within local hospitality businesses.

As a youth guarantee funded programme, this course is free for those aged 16-19.
Students 18yrs + are eligible for Student Allowance.

If this sounds like you, or you want to find out more, contact neltrain@xtra.co.nz

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Keep your options open by achieving NCEA credits at school while gaining practical work skills and trades qualifications in a wide range of industries from automotive engineering to uniformed services.

You will be supported to ease your transition into the world of work, identify further training or study opportunities, show you what your career could look like while working towards NCEA.

You will attend 1-day week for the school year hands-on training at NMIT's campuses or at selected schools across our region. Some courses are live-in 'block' courses at Whenua Iti Outdoors.

All courses are free.

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The Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) offers a free career conversation service.

Pop in for a no strings attached chat and see what study options are right for you.

There are a range of free study options available, without using up your ‘fees free’ funding.

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They offer a varierty of free courses (all with rolling intake):

• Literacy & Numeracy,
• Basic Computing Digital Literacy,
• Supported Learning,
• CV & Cover Letter programme,
• Learner Licence,
• Digital Literacy (Documents, Word, Excel),
• Class 2 Licence,
• Literacy & Financing my Future.

If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact Literacy Aotearoa on 03 548 3041 or checkout the Literacy Aotearoa website (external site).

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.

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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.

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The Nelson Tasman Chamber run workshops during the year covering topical issues and various aspects of running a business.

Under the Regional Business Partner Network, the chamber can provide vouchers for up to 50% off the cost of expert coaching or training to improve your business capability.

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