From creative jobs to transport and logistics, horticulture and entrepreneurship to caring roles - giving you a chance to check out different sorts of mahi.

Watch videos and browse content on the interactive kiosks to learn more about what interests you and even map a pathway towards your dream career. The Careers Coach is free for everyone and anyone, nau mai haere mai!

When: Wednesday 22 March, 12pm – 3.30pm

Where: Gore Town and Country Club, 2 Bury Street, Gore

In town for just one day! Find out more email workgore@msd.govt.nz or phone 029 244 5693

Career experts can help you to:

• make a personalised career plan
• gain confidence
• find work or training.

Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot or pop into Connected

When: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Where: Connected centre, Work and Income service centre, 33 Gala Street, Invercargill

Request your booking email connectedinvercargill@msd.govt.nz

General duties include heavy lifting, stacking timber, general tidy up of the workplace and other work-related duties that may be required.

Work is predominantly Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, but some weekend work maybe required.

Full training is provided. 

You will be expected pass a pre-employment health checks. Current Covid Vaccination is required for this position.

For further information or to apply for one of these positions email workinv@msd.govt.nz

Fulltime, part time and casual roles are available with established local companies.

They are looking for team players who are hardworking, reliable and have a good work ethic.

Find out more email workinv@msd.govt.nz

Invercargill based employers are searching for part time cleaners.

Duties will include floors, bathrooms, vacuuming and dusting and other general cleaning duties at locations such as commercial and retail businesses, cafés and schools etc. This could also include evenings or weekend work.

You will work to a task list and day routines, have good communication skills and be contactable by phone and email.

Some moderate lifting may be required, so you must be physically fit and healthy.

Previous experience is preferred, but full training will be provided to the right person.

A successful applicant will need the following:

Minimum of a Restricted Drivers Licence and preferably own transport.

The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 applies. Mandatory vaccinations for workers | Unite against COVID-19 (covid19.govt.nz)

Apply by email workinv@msd.govt.nz

If you are looking for full-time, part-time or casual security work in Invercargill in an interesting and varied environment, a position awaits you.

Develop your experience and skills to further your career in the industry.

To be successful in this position, you must display a high level of professionalism and personal presentation. Preferred candidates will hold a current Certificate of Approval or have the ability to obtain COA.

You will be able to work alone or in a team environment, be able to meet company operating procedures and health and safety regulations. You must be customer focused with the ability to deal with a range of situations and people.

You will be trustworthy, reliable and display common sense. Full drivers licence preferred as working in a 24/7 industry in a variety of worksites. 

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

Southern Group Training is looking for people interested in gaining a trades qualification.

Apprenticeships are currently available in:

• General engineering
• Plumbing
• Painting and decorating
• Roofing

Work can vary from casual afternoon shifts in Bluff loading containers for export, to builders’ labourers on construction sites, to factory hands.

Hours of work will vary depending on the specific assignment.

Applicants must have a reasonable level of fitness and must be able to pass drug testing procedures.

A minimum of Restricted Class 1 licence and own transport will also be required for certain roles.

For more information email workinv@msd.govt.nz

Are you a strong communicator? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? 

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a great team rolling out a national, mobile health initiative to whanau, communities and workplaces.

Multiple fulltime positions available.

Day to day tasks will include administrative support, identity checks, record maintenance, collecting swabs and administering COVID19 vaccinations.

Full PPE, training and certification will be provided.

Some travel may be required. Drivers License preferred but not necessary.

Being vaccinated is a requirement of this role under the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.

To find out more and apply: Email workinv@msd.govt.nz

Shifts could be rostered and may include Saturdays and/or overtime

Applicants must have a reasonable level of fitness and may be required to pass drug testing procedures.

Some positions may require a completed Health and Safety induction course.

Applicants will require their own transport or a reliable lift to and from the worksite. A forklift licence is a bonus, but not essential.

Find out more and apply by email workinv@msd.govt.nz

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.  

Whether you want to upskill in the digital world, better your literacy and numeracy skills, get help with sitting your learner license, learn about leading a healthy lifestyle of if you're already in employment and need a bit of help with your numeracy and literacy there is a course suitable for all.

All classes are held at the Literacy Aotearoa campus, Unit 2/41 Leet Street, Invercargill.

The following courses will be available in 2023:

• Digital Literacy – Smart Phones
• Literacy, Language and Numeracy
• Driver Learner's Licence
• Intermediate Computing

Also available: Tailored workplace and learning needs. 

To register your interest email info.c10@literacy.org.nz, ring the office on (03) 214 5524 or text 022 085 1767.

The Licence Controller Qualification (LCQ) covers your legal responsibilities to comply with liquor legislation and with your duties as a host.

You can gain the qualification in a one-day course.

When: Monday 8 May
Where: Frontline Training Consultancy, 416 Dee Street, Invercargill
Cost: $287.50 including GST (surcharge can apply if paying online)

Distance learning options are available.

This course is four 2 hour theory sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and 1 practical drive (you must attend all sessions to complete the course)

When: starts Thursday 23 March , 5pm – 7pm
Where: Drivetech Invercargill Depot, 156 Longbush South Road, Invercargill
Cost: $240

If you need assistance with the cost of this course you may qualify for Course Participation Assistance. For details on how to apply visit Course participation assistance

There are a huge range of opportunities working with food, fibre, plants and much more.
There are a variety of short courses on offer throughout Otago for you to gain a foot in the door or upskill to progress your career.

Telford

• Rural Contracting (external site) Gain essential well-being, health and safety habits, and industry best practices, for working successfully in the rural contracting industry. 
• Native Plant Propagation (external site) and Riparian Planting (external site) These free courses arm you with the basic principals for successful planting

Otago Polytechnic Cromwell Campus

• Standard Grow Safe (external site) Learn to handle agri-chemicals correctly to stay safe
• Introduction to Supervision (external site) This short course will introduce those new to a supervisory role with foundation skills for success as a supervisor. 

Online

• Interested in Horticulture - check out the GoHort Micro Credentials (external site) and earn badges to make your CV stand out from the crowd
• Find out more about the dairy industry on Farm4life  (external site)

The Digital skills for the workplace course is fees free for 2023.

You’ll get hands-on experience with useful digital tools that you can take straight back to your work, as well as the chance to collaborate with a friendly and encouraging community of learners. 

If you are interested in this and more courses check out The Mind lab(external site) (external site) .

Based at SIT Gore Campus, SIT’s New Zealand Certificate in Computing (User Fundamentals) (Level 2) gives you the opportunity to learn computing from the very beginning.

You will learn:

• How to use business software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access Database.
• Database application, desktop publishing, image editing, documents and folder organisation.
• Internet browsers, search engines and communication.
• Computer systems, security, compliance and troubleshooting.

This qualification will assist graduates in improving digital literacy and capability in society, in a range of personal, community and voluntary areas.

These introductory workshops are free of charge. The taster courses are designed to give the basic essential stills needed to start a career in a variety of different employment options.

Course dates are now available for:

• Taster to reception pathway
• Hospitality taster
• Introduction to sales skills
• Introduction to barista
• Increase your employability

Email Frontline Reception@front-line.co.nz to register your interest.

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.

Inland Revenue offers three different practical webinars:

• Starting a business? Introduction to Business is a two hour sessions. Learn about 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? Attend the two hour session on GST. Learn about who needs to register for GST, what GST is charged on, what information must be recorded and how to send this to us, and ceasing your GST registration.
• Are you employing? In the Employers session. learn about who needs to register as an employer, and what information must be recorded and how to send to IR.

These sessions are run regularly, register today!

Introduction to Business

Tuesday 11 April, 10am (external site)

GST

Tuesday 4 April, 10am (external site)

Tuesday 18 April, 10am (external site)

Employers

Tuesday 4 April, 10am (external site)

Alternatively, you can watch pre-recorded sessions here. (external site)

• Digital strategy
• Social Media Tips and Tricks

Contact Frontline Training Consultancy to register your interest in attending these free courses are being run in 2023.

Email reception@front-line.co.nz

Malloch McClean - Chartered Accountants & Business Mentors in Invercargill - bring you webinars and podcasts such as the Small Firm, Big Impact Podcast Series, Xero Introductory Series, The Trust Act 2019 and Farming for Profit webinar.