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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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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!
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
Earn as you learn: NZ Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3)
Register your expression of interest for this exciting ‘Earn as You Learn’ opportunity in partnership with some of Waikato’s leading businesses. Gain valuable paid experience with top Waikato Manufacturers while you earn a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).
This unique opportunity includes:
• Integrated learning
• Paid work placements
• Course content developed with industry leaders
• Valuable experience and relevant, in-demand skills
• Supportive environment
For more information and to register your interest online now head to: https://weca.org.nz/register/
Earn as you learn: NZ Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3)
Register your expression of interest for this exciting ‘Earn as You Learn’ opportunity in partnership with some of Waikato’s leading businesses. Gain valuable paid experience with top Waikato Manufacturers while you earn a New Zealand Certificate in Manufacturing (Level 3).
This unique opportunity includes:
• Integrated learning
• Paid work placements
• Course content developed with industry leaders
• Valuable experience and relevant, in-demand skills
• Supportive environment
For more information and to register your interest online now head to: https://weca.org.nz/register/
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! ☔️
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
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
Come see us at the Waikato Careers Expo at Claudelands Event Centre this weekend! Find us with our friends at Waikato Engineering Careers Association (aka WECA) in Hall A – Sunday 9th and Monday 10th of June.
We have lots of goodies to give away, so come and spin our prize wheel for a chance to win! 🔥👏
Come see us at the Waikato Careers Expo at Claudelands Event Centre this weekend! Find us with our friends at Waikato Engineering Careers Association (aka WECA) in Hall A – Sunday 9th and Monday 10th of June.
We have lots of goodies to give away, so come and spin our prize wheel for a chance to win! 🔥👏
🌟 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