Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics

Click here to find out more about careers in the manufacturing, engineering and logisitcs sector!

Construction and Infrastructure

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Creative and IT

Click here to find out more about careers in the creative and IT sector!

Agriculture and Primary

Click here to find out more about careers in the Primary and agriculture sector!

Business and Services

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Social and Community

Click here to find out more about careers in the social and community sector!

Nau mai, haere mai e hoa

Welcome to FutureForce® Careers Hub

Welcome to FutureForce® Careers Hub – Waikato’s trusted guide to careers in our region. Designed by young people, for young people (with the help of local experts!), FutureForce® Careers Hub has been carefully created to give our region’s young people an edge as you make important decisions that shape your career. We’ve got you covered on tips and tricks, advice on planning for your future and real jobs across the Waikato. Scroll through to learn more about different sectors and pathways and meet local young people in work. We’ve travelled across the Waikato to collect real, impartial and practical information to help give you the best start in your career journey.

So nau mai, haere mai taku whānau – don’t panic! FutureForce® has got your back.

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Sign up to receive updates on new Career Profiles, upcoming events, latest information and new job listings – suited to your interests!

Featured Career Stories

Engineering Careers: Sealed!

Ever wondered who makes those slick food packages that keep your cheese fresh or the durable courier bags that keep your online orders safe?

Meet Akshay – a Plastic Extrusion Machine Operator at Sealed Air in Hamilton. Akshay turned his love for machines and problem-solving into an exciting, hands-on career at this global business!

Climbing to new heights: Tyler’s exciting career move!

Ever thought about working a job where every day feels like an adventure? Tyler never did  not until she swapped her chef’s apron for a harness to become a WEL Networks Trainee Line Mechanic.

Who says you can’t climb to new heights? Tyler’s proof that you can. Let’s find out more!

Collaboration and communication build career success

At APL Manufacturing, opportunities to grow and succeed are everywhere. As a family business that supplies almost half of New Zealand’s windows and doors to the residential construction market, APL offers more than just jobs; it offers careers.

Find out more with Machine Technician Kerry Wilson!

Light Fabrication Careers with Stafford Engineering

Starting with holiday work experience, Jack discovered his love for working on cars, metalwork and welding meant he was well suited for a Light Fabrication Apprenticeship at Hamilton’s Stafford Engineering.

Find out how he turned his hobby into his career »

Meet the people creating the ultimate experience at Vision College

A traditional school environment may not be for everyone.

Vision College Hamilton provides a space for students to learn and grow while gaining their NCEA Levels 1 and 2, and valuable life skills, employment skills and a look into the different career and study options out there.

Meet students Judith and Dylan to learn more!

School workshop to Team Leader: Hands-on work builds career at Stainless Design

Ryan’s journey started at high school, where he excelled in metal and wood technology and a Wintec Trades Academy course sparked his passion. From there, Stainless Design – an award-winning business  – offered him a scholarship apprenticeship in Light Fabrication and the rest is history…

Read Ryan’s story »

Explore Sectors

Sectors are the groups that different careers and pathways are grouped into. From education to engineering, construction to coding, or farming to freelancing – where you find your fit?

Tools and Tips

Whether you’re just starting out, planning your next best step or ready to launch into your career, our tools and tips are designed to help you make your next move.

FutureForce® Job Board

Find your next step on the FutureForce® Job Board – featuring entry-level, Waikato-based opportunities for young people.

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Join us at APL Hautapu to find out more about this exciting ‘Earn as You Learn’ opportunity, gaining a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).

Saturday, 2nd November
11am – 12.30pm
APL Hautapu

Find out more and RSVP today at weca.org.nz/register

Come along to find out more about the programme, meet the employers involved and see behind the scenes of this state of the art manufacturing facility. All are welcome!

Join us at APL Hautapu to find out more about this exciting ‘Earn as You Learn’ opportunity, gaining a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).

Saturday, 2nd November
11am – 12.30pm
APL Hautapu

Find out more and RSVP today at weca.org.nz/register

Come along to find out more about the programme, meet the employers involved and see behind the scenes of this state of the art manufacturing facility. All are welcome!
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Ready to kickstart your career in manufacturing? We are seeking expressions of interest for this exciting 'Earn as you Learn' opportunity in partnership with some of Waikato's leading businesses - gain valuable experience with top Waikato Manufacturers while you earn a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).

Find out more and register your interest online today at weca.org.nz/register

Ready to kickstart your career in manufacturing? We are seeking expressions of interest for this exciting `Earn as you Learn` opportunity in partnership with some of Waikato`s leading businesses - gain valuable experience with top Waikato Manufacturers while you earn a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).

Find out more and register your interest online today at weca.org.nz/register
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Day 3 let’s gooooooooo 

It’s nice a dry in the Careers and Education Hub - come hang out with us at Site E30! ☔️

Day 3 let’s gooooooooo

It’s nice a dry in the Careers and Education Hub - come hang out with us at Site E30! ☔️
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Day 1 at @fieldaysnz! Make sure you pop in and see us at the Careers and Education Hub at site E30 and spin the wheel for your chance to win! ⭐️

#fieldays #futureforcenz

Day 1 at @fieldaysnz! Make sure you pop in and see us at the Careers and Education Hub at site E30 and spin the wheel for your chance to win! ⭐️

#fieldays #futureforcenz
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See you tomorrow at @fieldaysnz! Come and find us in the Careers and Education Hub at Site E30 to grab a shiny new FutureForce MiniMag and spin to win some goodies PLUS go in the draw to win an epic Lego set (check our recent post for all the details).

See you there! 🌱🐮

#futureforce #fieldays

See you tomorrow at @fieldaysnz! Come and find us in the Careers and Education Hub at Site E30 to grab a shiny new FutureForce MiniMag and spin to win some goodies PLUS go in the draw to win an epic Lego set (check our recent post for all the details).

See you there! 🌱🐮

#futureforce #fieldays
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🌟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

To kick off expo season, we have some LEGO sets to giveaway! We’ll be at Waikato Careers Expo this weekend and Fieldays all next week so keeping on theme with engineering and primary industries, we’ve picked out these for two lucky winners. 

Enter to win one of two LEGO sets! 
🚜 John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester Set
🌿 Botanical Collection Tiny Plant Set

To enter:

⭐️Follow our Instagram page @futureforcenz

⭐️Like the giveaway post featuring these LEGO sets.

⭐️Tag as many friends as you like in the comments. Each friend tagged in a new comment counts as an additional entry, so don't hold back!

More chances to win on our Facebook page: @/FutureForceWaikato

Come and see us at Careers Expo and Fieldays for more chances to WIN! Check out our recent posts for all the details 👉👉

🎁 Giveaway Details:
Open to participants in the Waikato region
Prize: 1 of 2 LEGO sets (John Deere 9700 Forge Harvester or Botanical Collection Tiny Plants)
Entry Deadline: 28th June, 12:00pm

Terms and conditions available on our website futureforce.nz/win

Giveaway not associated with Facebook or Instagram

🌟 GIVEAWAY TIME 🎉

To kick off expo season, we have some LEGO sets to giveaway! We’ll be at Waikato Careers Expo this weekend and Fieldays all next week so keeping on theme with engineering and primary industries, we’ve picked out these for two lucky winners.

Enter to win one of two LEGO sets!
🚜 John Deere 9700 Forage Harvester Set
🌿 Botanical Collection Tiny Plant Set

To enter:

⭐️Follow our Instagram page @futureforcenz

⭐️Like the giveaway post featuring these LEGO sets.

⭐️Tag as many friends as you like in the comments. Each friend tagged in a new comment counts as an additional entry, so don`t hold back!

More chances to win on our Facebook page: @/FutureForceWaikato

Come and see us at Careers Expo and Fieldays for more chances to WIN! Check out our recent posts for all the details 👉👉

🎁 Giveaway Details:
Open to participants in the Waikato region
Prize: 1 of 2 LEGO sets (John Deere 9700 Forge Harvester or Botanical Collection Tiny Plants)
Entry Deadline: 28th June, 12:00pm

Terms and conditions available on our website futureforce.nz/win

Giveaway not associated with Facebook or Instagram
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