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

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

If you are looking for a position that can offer great career opportunities, love working with a dedicated, fun team then this job is for you.

You will be supporting the day-to-day operation of the kitchen through:

• food preparation and production 
• maintaining orderliness of food supplies and equipment 
• sanitation control 
• kitchen equipment maintenance.  

You will need:

• at least 3 years’ experience working in a commercial kitchen
• National Certificate in Cookery is a bonus
• knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs 
• a passion for hospitality 
• willingness and desire to work as part of a busy team. 

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In this job, you will working in a Tomato Hot House preparing plants for fruiting and picking. You need to be physically fit as the job requires lifting 10-15 kgs of produces regularly and be on your feet at most times. 

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A viticulture contracting company is looking for someone who can lead with a passion for operational excellence. You will need to have proven management skills along with:

• an ability to maintain good communication and timeframes
• a good understanding of vineyard labour requirements.

In the job, you will be:

• overseeing the daily operations
• ensuring company’s high standards are consistently met
• responsible for all incoming work requirements
• planning, scheduling and assigning tasks.

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Are you Experienced in a restaurant or doing similar roles? In this job, you will be involved in cooking and baking skills along with carrying out some maintenance tasks.

You will be rostered to work for 30 hours a week. 

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You will be working for the largest outsourced call centre based in Blenheim, operating 24 hours, seven days a week. You'll become an invaluable part of a wide range of businesses and communities, all over the phone. You could be taking messages, answering questions, acting as a virtual receptionist and so much more. 

You will need:

• Excellent keyboard and computing skills  
• Pleasant telephone manner and good customer service skills  
• Great written and oral English skills
• A good geographical knowledge of New Zealand would be an advantage.  

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You will be working for a Picton based employer in shifts (30 hours per week – morning/ afternoon/ evening), that will include:

• setting up restaurant 
• greeting and serving customers
• pouring and preparing drinks and making cocktails 
• Barista duties (includes following recipes to make beverages) 
• cleaning and re-setting tables.

You will need to be in good health and able to do physical work required for this job. Shifts will be covering opening hours at 10 am and can include evening shifts until midnight. 

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In this Okaramio based full-time job (50 hours per week), you will be helping with the rearing young dairy stock and managing targets. You will also be:

• driving tractors for feeding out, spraying fertilizer and mowing
• carrying out repairs and maintenance of farm buildings and machinery.

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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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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.

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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

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Over five sessions, you will learn how to avoid and overcome risky driving situations which can reduce the wait-time for getting your licence by 6 months!

You will be getting a personal practical session with the instructor (the final session), a logbook, and a certificate.

When: Monday 11 November,  Thursday 14 November, Monday 18 November and Thursday 21 November (plus a fifth session at a time you book)
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: REAP Marlborough, 65 Seymour Street, Blenheim
Tutor: Eddie Van der Westhuizen 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.   

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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