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

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

Face to face, phone and online appointments are available.

Request a booking Connectednelson@msd.govt.nz

Your local, Employment Liaison Advisor, is available to chat to about how to navigate pathways. Find out about support to connect to the right people and what resources are available.

Nelson
When: Thursdays fortnightly (14 March), 10am - 12pm
Where:  Nelson Library, 27 Halifax Street, Nelson

Richmond
When: Tuesdays fortnightly (19 March), 10am - 12pm
Where: Richmond Library, 280 Queen Street, Richmond

To make an appointment, please email 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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You could work as a Barista or Front of House Staff.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in hospitality 
• EFTPOS and cash handling
• Strong customer service skills.

Work is full-time from Monday to Friday.

Accommodation is available 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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The role runs from mid-May until the end of September, with the possibility of additional work until December.

In this role you will be:

• Manufacturing product to specification
• Undertaking production line cleaning tasks as required
• Packing fish into required portions.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be 100% committed to Health and Safety
• Have good time management skills
• Be able to do heavy lifting of 5-10kg.

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Join this local Motueka restaurant.

You will receive training and be able to learn barista skills, as well as gaining a management qualification.

In this role you will:

• Be providing great customer service
• Cash handling
• Preparing food in a fast-paced environment hygienically.

To be successful you will:

• Have a great attitude
• Be willing to learn
• Be well presented.

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In this part-time role you will be the face of consumer brands in supermarkets.

You will ensure products are displayed on shelf and ready to purchase. 

To be successful in this role you will be:

• A people person
• Able to build strong relationships
• Physically fit
• Organised.

This part-time role is primarily autonomous, and you must have your own transport and a driver’s licence to work across stores.  

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If you excel at providing outstanding customer service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, then this is a great opportunity for you.

In this job you will be:

• Serving customers
• Waiting tables
• Cleaning and clearing
• Cash handling.

Previous experience is an advantage, however training will be provided for the right person.

• To be successful in this role you will be:
• Well presented
• Flexible with hours.

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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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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 breaks obeserved by mainstream schools. Start when you want, the course is offered on a rolling intake.

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

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) offer 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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By attending this session you can expect to:

• Learn about remuneration and benefits
• Learn what expertise is required to make a successful organisation
• Discover the world of workforce planning.

When: Wednesday 8 May, 9.30am - 11.30am
Where: Mahitahi Colab, NMIT Campus A Block, 322 Hardy St, Nelson

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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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Discuss your business or start up idea with Business Assist.

Business Assist provides free, confidential, independent assistance for business owners or those planning to start a business: free training, monthly network meetings and mentoring for Nelson and Tasman as an Agency for Business Mentors NZ.

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Whether you are looking to upskill your employees or offering your support to work with NMIT Te Pūkenga students, Community Liaison Advisor is available to work with you.

The advisor will have a chat with you to understand the goals for your business and employees.

Book a free 15-30 minute conversation (external link)

Richmond Unlimited's objective is to promote Richmond as the most convenient and appealing destination for Shopping, Service or to establish a new business.

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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.

Sign up now (external link)