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

In the role, you will be supporting a small operational team and engaging external contractors when required. You will also be bringing high level of technical skill in varied services such as repair, hydraulics and mechanical work on a range of heavy machinery.

You will be operating 45 hours a week, in a port environment within a purpose-built utility vehicle. Occasional travel to other ports may be required.

You will need to show proven experience repairing and maintaining heavy machinery and a Mechanic Trade certificate (Polytech or MITO).

You will be required to:

• greet guests following the resort professional standard
• prepare the restaurant for service and special events
• ensure health and safety is in place
• help with cleaning and maintenance tasks, and more.

You will be working in rostered shifts (30 hours per week) and so having flexibility with hours is important.

This position is for winter vineyard work that will involve:

• Pruning
• Stripping
• Wrapping
• Vineyard maintenance.

Pruning experience is required for the job and some training will be provided. You will be working 48 hours per week, Monday to Saturday 8am – 4:30pm. 

You will be working for the Regional Seasonal Employer Scheme where you will be required to:

• manage paperwork including travel documents
• organise travel for team members
• manage social media
• liaise with teams like Operations, Finance, Accommodation and external partners
• assess data and follow rules for reporting.

You will need:

• over 3 years of experience in administration
• ability to work with people from different cultures
• technical skills to operate MS Word, Excel and databases
• ability to work flexible hours if needed to match international time zones.

You will be operating Wagners, High Stackers and heavy machinery to load, unload and stack logs in a port environment. 

Flexibility with working hours is required as there are a range of shifts required to cover this operation, which includes working nights. Experience in a port environment and/or forestry experience would be advantageous, however training will be provided.

You will be involved in:

• keeping shelves stocked
• serving customers
• making delicious coffee and food
• running the till
• cleaning and maintain the store.

You will need to be able to:

• work independently and without supervision
• multitask and prioritise
• apply basic computer and internet use skills
• have good communication and interpersonal skills
• operate the Point of Sale and move around on feet for a period up to 8 hours
• lift goods

Shifts will be a minimum of 3 hours across a 7 day roster between 4:30am – 10pm (20 hours per week) including Saturday and Sunday.

In this Picton based role, you will be responsible for vehicle grooming, vehicle relocation, managing bookings and general admin duties. 

This is a permanent role with a minimum of 25 hours available per week. As the business operates 7 days per week, some rostered weekend work will be required.

You will need to have:

• computer skills
• attention to detail
• good time management
• Full drivers licence

The programme aims to meet the needs of families in the wider Blenheim community by providing a secure, stimulating, consistent, professional, and caring environment for their school aged children.

As Supervisor, you will be responsible for implementing the planned schedule and overseeing the operation of the After School Programme including assisting their staff with the supervision of the care and recreational activities for children.

You must: 

• have relevant experience and/or experience working with children ages between 5-13 years old.
• have the ability to deal with challenging behaviour.
• be aged 20 plus.
• be trustworthy and reliable.
• have the ability to work in and contribute to a team. 
• be approachable and confident interacting with children, parents and other staff members.

Days of work: Monday - Friday 2pm - 5.30pm

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.  

EIT is offering a free NZ Level 2 Certificate course where you will gain foundational computing skills. The programme will cover:

• Microsoft Suite
• Google Docs and Slides
• Social Media
• Computer Hardware and Software, and more. 

Courses are delivered online and over nine weeks where you will be required to manage your own learning time. If you require, in-person support will be available via Learning Facilitators. 

Learn how to input and edit data, create simple charts and carry out a number of calculations using formulas. 
You will need a laptop with Microsoft Excel loaded and ready to go.

When: Monday 7 July - Monday 11 August (six-week course), 6pm - 8pm
Where: REAP Marlborough 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim (next door to AA)

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: Tuesday 13, Thursday 25, Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 May, 6pm - 8pm
Plus a fifth one-hour drive session at a time you book.

Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim

Click the link below to check out course dates in June and July 2025. 

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.

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!