This session can provide you with advice on:

• Studying or training
• Changing careers
• Preparing your CV and cover letter
• Job applications

Spaces are limited, so email to book your spot.

Linwood Connected Centre
When: Every Monday and Tuesday 
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 154 Aldwins Road

Linwood Library
When: Thursday
Where: Linwood Library, First Floor, Eastgate Mall, Buckleys Road

Request a booking: dianne.mcgregor@enact.kiwi.nz

Papanui
When: Monday and Thursday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 56 Langdons Road

Request a booking debbie.gray@proactive4health.co.nz

Rangiora
When: Wednesday and Friday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 4 High Street

Request a booking: hemali.shah@careerwave.co.nz

Hornby
When: Monday - Friday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 25 Shands Road

Request a booking: karen@careersavvy.co.nz

Sydenham
When: Monday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 39 Durham Street South

Request a booking: hemali.shah@careerwave.co.nz

When: Wednesday
Where: Connected Centre, Work and Income, 39 Durham Street South

Request a booking: dianne.mcgregor@enact.kiwi.nz

Discover how to get the skills and qualifications you need for the job you want, with insights from ARA Institute of Technology.

Shirley
When: Tuesday 7 January, Tuesday 14 January, Tuesday 21 January, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Work and Income, 203 Hills Road, Shirley, Christchurch

Linwood
When: Thursday 28 November, Thursday 5 December, 12pm - 1pm
Where: Work and Income, 154 Aldwins Road, Linwood, Christchurch

Limited spots available, please ask to be booked into the next available session at connectedlinwood@msd.govt.nz

This event is a unique opportunity for young people to connect with community members, learn about different jobs, and hear real-life stories about career paths and challenges.

When: Wednesday 27 November, 1pm to 2pm 
Where: Tūranga Library’s TSB space, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot by emailing us at connectedsydenham@msd.govt.nz 

Join and speak with representatives from Ara to explore a variety of study options and learn about the financial support available to help you succeed while you study.

When: Last Thursday of every month, 10:30am-11:30am
Where: 39 Durham Street South, Sydenham, Christchurch

For queries, please email: connectedsydenham@msd.govt.nz

Join our six-week job seminar and gain essential skills for your career journey. Here you’ll Learn:

• Job hunting skills
• Earn your Site Safe Certificate using virtual reality
• Discover study opportunities
• Build confidence and set career goals
• Hands-on Digital Skills learning modules

When: Tuesdays, 1:30pm–3:30pm
Venue: Ministry of Social Development, Timaru (14 Strathallen Street)

Book your spot now by emailing: connectedtimaru@msd.govt.nz

Meet with Connected and Ministry of Social Development representatives and find information on employment, education and training opportunities.

Drop-in and chat about:

• Your study or training options
• Changing careers
• Writing CVs and cover letters 
• Other ways Connected can help you.

When: Wednesdays fortnightly, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Where: Cafe, Ara Institute of Canterbury/Te Pūkenga campus, 32 Arthur Street, Timaru

Drop-in or email connectedtimaru@msd.govt.nz

With the Christchurch City Council, you will be involved in shaping the city, its communities and the environment. The Council offers a stable and supportive work environment with opportunities to develop and progress in your career.

Current career opportunities include:

• Fitness Instructor
• Training Advisor
• Fire Engineering & Senior Fire Engineer
• Planning and Police Opportunities
• Swim Education Instructor

Apply Now (external link)

Department of Conservation offers you jobs where you can combine work and your love for conservation of nature. Here you will be working in a diverse work environment and in roles ranging from technical specialists to frontline rangers.

If you’re interested in joining a team of people who love what they do, find out more about a career with DOC. 

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In this role, you will get to:

• provide ongoing opportunities to influence change and positive decision making
• supervise people's routines and help them navigate prison life
• escort people to hearings and appointments
• support engagement in rehabilitation programmes.

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Ara is a dynamic environment where, together with your colleagues, you will respond to the needs of students and employers within the Canterbury region. This makes Ara a stimulating and engaging place to work.

There are a number of roles available, ranging from education, co-ordination to technical jobs. 

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Waka Kotahi is New Zealand’s Transport Agency working on a range of projects that promote improvement in regional and inter-regional transport connections. There are a lot of opportunities available where you could use your skills to improve the customer experiences or work in education or behaviour change programmes. Current Christchurch based vacancies include:

• Principal QA Engineer 
• Principal Advisor - Portfolio Definition

Find out more (external link)

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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He Toki programmes are free for Māori aged between 16 and 40. Knowing your culture and celebrating its strengths is essential to the He Toki experience.

As a He Toki student you will have opportunity to learn about and grow your understanding of te ao Māori in a safe environment that honours who you are.

A He Toki support team from Ara will mentor and guide you throughout your training.

Programmes/courses start February 2025. 

Enrol now for fully funded training for eligible students.

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Are you finishing high school and planning to continue your education. At Hagley, pre-professional courses are a next step beyond school to prepare students for entry into a variety of professional tertiary programmes within a nurturing environment.

Programmes range from health to design courses. 

Contact Hagley College at 03 379 3090 to enrol.

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Kiwi Family Trust is bringing you a programme delivered by Nelson Soper who will provide you with useful tools and easy-to-learn techniques. You will learn how to think positively and also to take relevant action to move towards success. 
   
When: Tuesday 3 December, Wednesday 4 December, Friday 6 December, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: Christchurch (venue will be advised upon registration)

When: Tuesday 26 November, Wednesday 27 November, Thursday 28 November, 9am – 4:30pm
Where: Rangiora (venue will be advised upon registration)

For more information, email: info@kiwifamilytrust.org or call (03) 963 8040

Enrol now (external link)

You will be in a simulated commercial bakery training centre located in Sydenham, Christchurch, learning:

• How to follow recipes and change ingredients when needed
• Creating from scratch and pre-mixes
• Working with industrial-grade machinery
• How to bake bread, cake, and biscuits
• How to prepare items for sale, including icing items or decorating cakes
• How to prepare customer orders, and more. 

Skills4Work will help you to create a portfolio, CV and arrange an interviews with prospective employers, close to your preferred home location. 

Entry requirements:

• Domestic Student
• New Zealand Citizen or Resident
• Be at least 16 years old
• Have NCEA Level 2 (equivalent knowledge, or current industry experience)

Enrol now, training starts 10 February 2025.

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Ara is offering free programmes where you can explore your cultural identity and be supported to join the next generation of Pacific trades leaders.
A support team will mentor and guide you throughout your training. 

When you complete, you will undertake a 3–4-year apprenticeship where you’ll earn while you learn. Then, you can continue to work or train further to develop advanced skills.

Programmes start in January and February 2025. 

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Are you interested to gain knowledge of Te Reo Māori or Tikanga Māori? In this course, you'll acquire very basic skills in pronunciation and introductory phrases.

You will learn to pronounce Te Reo Māori words, participate in karakia, himene and waiata, understand basic Tikanga Māori and learn basic greetings, farewells and numbers.

Apply Now (external link)

Whānau Ora ensures whānau are in control of the services they need to work together, build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. You will learn about how to achieve better outcomes in areas such as health, education, housing, employment and income levels.

The NZ Certificate in Whānau Ora is delivered through six 3-day wānanga (Wed-Fri) over 6 months focusing on the following kaupapa:

• Whanau
• Tika
• Manaakitanga
• Whakapono / Tikanga
• Kaitiakitanga
• Mātauranga / Aroha

Find out more (external link)

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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Whether it’s new staff you need to upskill quickly, or experienced people who need a refresh, these courses are practical and contain information you need to know to help protect and build your business. These courses can be completed anytime and anywhere.

Choose from any of these courses:

• Hospo Safe – your online food and workplace safety essential
• Introduction to Customer Service Skills
• Introduction to Visitor Experience
• Resolving Customer Complaints Effectively.

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In today’s fast-evolving job market, staying ahead means adapting to change for both businesses and employees. THRIVE is a free programme, created in partnership with LinkedIn, Umbrella Wellbeing, and the Ministry of Social Development that involves:

• Access to 20,000+ LinkedIn learning courses to help upskill
• 40+ Umbrella Wellbeing eLearning modules to support mental well-being
• Free access to LinkedIn Premium for 3 months
• LinkedIn Audio and Live Events for real-time discussions
• Networking events connecting you with industry experts and opportunities.

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The HR Advice Module offers you expert advice, guidance and peace of mind that you are meeting employment law obligations.

Included in this module:

• 12 HR Adviceline calls
• 3 hours of HR consultancy per year
• Access to the latest HR/Employment Relations Act Case Law

Cost: Business Canterbury Member $45+GST per month, Non-member price: $55+GST per month

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ChristchurchNZ is your local Regional Business Partner for the Canterbury region.

The Regional Business Partner Network provides an invaluable resource through information and support to help you achieve your business goals.

The Regional Business Partner Growth Advisors can meet with you for:

• A free business assessment to take a birds-eye look at your whole business
• Identify the next steps in your business and provide you with an action plan, and
• Connections to experts and resources to set you in the right direction.

Find out more and register (external link)

Business but Better is a free hub for business resources, created by ethical entrepreneur Brianne West. Here you can gain digital membership and entry into an active community of mission-led brands who want to sell out (without selling out).

You can get loads of guidance and resource towards starting up or growing a business that is financially sustainable.

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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.

With a choice of format, don't miss out and register today!

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