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

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

Are you experienced in Silviculture and would like to work in the outdoors? You will be involved in forestry work where you may be required to travel across New Zealand. Full PPR will be provided upon joining. You will need to have:

• Three years of experience in Silviculture
• physical fitness to carry out manual tasks
• good communication skills.

Transport can be provided from pick up points. You will be guaranteed 30 hours per week, 5 days a week and some Saturday and Sunday work offered during busy periods.

You will be in a 12 months fixed-term role with Work and Income where you will:

• work independently and collaborate with team members to assess client needs and develop tailored support plans
• solve problems and take initiative to follow through and deliver for the people in our community
• adapt and adjust support plans to client’s progress.

In this job, you will be rostered for 30 hours a week and will need to:

• use mobile computer systems and radio networks to access passenger information
• pick up passengers from designated locations and processing fare payments
• assist clients with the loading and unloading luggage 
• adhere to road regulations and ensure that vehicle remains clean
• have a valid NZ or international driver licence equivalent to Class 1.

You will be working in a 28 bedded rest home that aims at provided home based care. You will be:

• assisting residents in their day-to-day activities
• implementing care plans for each resident
• be medication competent, and more. 

You will need to have:

• minimum two years of previous experience in the aged care sector or a year in relevant qualifications.
• minimum qualification is NZQA Level 2 Certificate in Health and Well-Being
• flexibility to work on shift based rosters including morning, afternoon and nights. 

You will be overseeing the day-to-day running of the restaurant and bar and ensure it complies with Health & Safety policies and the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act. You will also be:

• maintaining a friendly and welcoming ambience for customers
• fulfilling human resource needs by recruiting, training and supervising staff 
• working with the Chef to develop and enhance menus, and more.

You will be working in a permanent full-time position where full training will be provided. You will be getting uniform and footwear allowance.

You will need a full driver license, be physically fit and have a head for heights. 

In this Blenheim based job, you will be dropping loads and supporting in some development work and therefore good level of fitness is important. 

Transport can be available to the site from Blenheim Railway Station. 

You will be working Monday to Friday 7am – 4.30pm with some Saturday work (40 hours per week).

A Rapaura based boutique winery is requiring a cleaner where duties will include:

• light cleaning of the cellar door, windows, bathrooms and floors
• watering the plants and some domestic cleaning of the cottage

You will be working 3 to 5 days per week depending on business demand (20 hours per week).

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.

If you are on your learner licence or restricted licence and want to reduce wait times to gaining your full licence, then this course is for you. You will learn to become a safer and more skilful driver. The course includes a one-hour drive.

When: 6pm – 8pm, Tuesday 18, Thursday 20, Tuesday 25 and Thursday 27 February 
Plus a fifth session at the time you book (a one-hour in-person practical session)

Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Tutor: Eddie Van der Westhuizen

In this course, you will be learning to recite a karakia and your pepeha, pronounce Māori words, say greetings and farewells. 

Morning Sessions

When: Tuesdays 25 March – 29 April, 10am – 12pm (one session per week)
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Tutor: Glenna Casalme

Book here (external site) for morning sessions.

Evening Sessions

When: Tuesdays 8 April – 13 May, 6pm – 8pm (one session per week)
Where: 10/2 Stuart Street, Blenheim

Tutor: Te Akau Moanaroa

Book here (external site) for evening sessions.

This is the perfect starter course for anyone interested in communicating with the deaf or hearing-impaired community.

You will learn:

• Basic NZSL grammar
• The importance of facial expressions in communication
• Vocabulary for family, days of the week, numbers, feelings, animals and colours.

When: Thursdays, 27 March – 15 May, 10am – 12pm (one session per week)
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Tutor: Eufrasia Middlemiss

Are you looking for first aid skills for home, work or recreation, or to gain a certificate that fulfils your legal workplace requirements.

This class teaches NZQA unit standards 6401 & 6402.

When: Friday 21 February, 9am - 5pm
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Tutor: Nine Scott

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

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!