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Welcome to FutureForce® Careers Hub
From career planning and tools to up to date sector information and profiles of Waikato young people in work – we’ve got you covered!
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Sectors
Sectors are the groups that different jobs and pathways are categorised into. From education to engineering, construction to coding or farming to freelancing – where will you find your fit?

Tools and Tips
Whether you’re just getting started, getting stuck into research or ready to plan your career journey – our Tools and Tips can help you make your next move!
This Week’s Featured Jobs
Plumbing World
Plumbers, gasfitters and drainlayers work in varied locations and every job is different. Work involves putting pipe systems in new houses, renovating older houses or working on commercial job sites. »
JP Marshall Engineering
JP Marshall Engineering in Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s largest and most experienced steel fabricators and commercial and industrial engineering providers. Check out Jade’s profile to find out more »
Foster Construction
Fosters are as serious about building great careers for young people as about creating quality landmarks that stand the test of time. Read Carpentry Apprentice Hamish’s profile to learn more about careers at Foster Construction »

FutureForce® Job Board
FutureForce® Job Board is a forum promoting workplace opportunities for young people – including employment, work experience, internships, cadetships, apprenticeships or volunteering. Where will you find your next opportunity?

What's on in the Waikato?
Are you starting to plan your career, looking to connect with your industry of choice or just want to see what’s out there? A careers workshop or taster experience could be your next step! Check out our Events Portal to see what’s happening in the Waikato.
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Happy #internationalwomensday from the team at FutureForce! Here’s a snapshot of some of the awesome young women we’ve been lucky enough to meet - to read their stories and find out how they do what they do, check out www.futureforce.nz/career-profiles
Which awesome wāhine toa have inspired you on your career journey? Tag them below 👇
A little look behind the scenes at what goes on in the FutureForce office - not sponsored by Nespresso, but probably should be 👀👩🏻💻☕️
Get online to FutureForce Careers Hub to find real information from young people like yourselves 🧑🏽💻💡
📣www.futureforce.nz
🔗link in bio
Let’s ignore the fact that I forgot to film a huge chunk of the day 🫠🫠
Stay tuned for more day in the life content coming soon. Or check out futureforce.nz website to look at some of the days-in-the-lives of young people working around the Waikato
#careersadvice #dayinthelife #vlog
Have you got a career path in mind for your future? Time to start planning and taking some steps towards your goals. Check out our resources online at www.futureforce.nz/tools to help you plan out your next move, and keep an eye on www.futureforce.nz/job-board to see if any opportunities in your chosen pathway pop up 👀
Is your career plan starting to take shape, but you're not quite sure what to do next? Give it a go! The best way to find out what you like (and don't like...) is to try it out for yourself. We have lots of tips for how to test-drive your career before you commit to a plan - check out www.futureforce.nz/tools to find out more
No idea what your next move might be? No worries! No one has it all figured out, even us!
The best thing to do when you have no clue - start exploring. Head online to www.futureforce.nz and browse stories of young people like yourself in work, learn about different job sectors and find out more about starting your career journey at www.futureforce.nz/tools
New to the FutureForce whānau and wondering what it's all about? Here's a little snapshot of what we do 👉
FutureForce Careers Hub is Waikato's guide to careers, with profiles, stories, jobs, tools and up to date information on what it's like to work and study in our region. We hope to give rangatahi an edge as you make important career decisions that shape your future. Sound like something you're interested in? Make sure to check us out online at www.futureforce.nz to find out more 🙌
Are personality quizzes not cutting it for you? Sick of being “assigned” a job that sounds nothing like you?
Find what you’re interested in (not what the algorithm thinks you’re interested in ✌🏼) at FutureForce Careers Hub
Stop answering multiple choice questions and start getting multiple choice answers on FutureForce.nz.
Real information - without the algorithm 🫡🫡
#careeradvice #jobsearchtips #careerdevelopment
With a few new followers lately, we thought we should re-introduce ourselves...
Kia ora and welcome to FutureForce - your guide to careers in our region. Start exploring your career options online at www.futureforce.nz 📲
Interested in what young people have to say about their mahi around the Waikato? Well, we have just the place for that!
Head to our FutureForce YouTube page to check out a heap of video interviews ranging from engineers and carpenters to farm assistants, and more 🤩
Working a public holiday? You’re entitled to “time and a half” pay for all hours worked.
What’s “time and a half”?
➡️ Basically it means you get 50% more than your usual pay, for the time you worked on a public holiday
➡️ e.g., if you worked 6 hours, you should get paid as if you worked 9
➡️ you are legally entitled to time and half pay if you work a public holiday, like Waitangi Day
➡️ you should be able to find more details on holidays and time and half in your employment agreement
#employment #newzealand #itbelikethat
☝️our advice for those who might not be heading back to the classroom this year
We have more content on this theme coming up, so make sure you’re following so you don’t miss out 🧑🏽💻
It’s back to school time around the motu and we want to help you kick off the school year in style with $200 to spend at Platypus shoes 🤩
Whether you’re running into the new year or shuffling in under the radar, you might as well do it with a fresh pair of kicks.
To be in to win:
👟 Follow @futureforcenz on Instagram
🥾 Like this post
👠 Tag your sole-mates in the comments (1 comment = 1 entry)
🩴 Share to your story for an extra entry
👡 Check out our Facebook page (link in bio) for another chance to win
Here at FutureForce, we reckon that anything worth doing is worth doing well… and in style. So whatever you’re stepping into this year, we hope you’re finding something positive and productive to dip your toes into. Not sure what that is yet? Remember to check out www.futureforce.nz for your local, Waikato careers guidance (and maybe find a career to fall head over heels for)
👀 Keep an eye out for spam accounts. This is offical FutureForce NZ Instagram account.
One winner will be drawn from all eligible entries across Facebook and Instagram. Competition open to Waikato residents aged 14-24 only. Competition closes Friday 17th February, 4pm. Full Ts+Cs online at futureforce.nz/terms
(Bonus entry if you can comment a better shoe pun than me 😮💨😉)
Easier said than done, but with school starting very soon this reminder is well needed.
Take care and stay tuned for more back to school content 🤩🏫
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✅ Restricted
💬 Full....
While it may be tempting to sit on your Restricted licence, it's important to get your Full so you can enjoy more freedoms on the road, and add this perk to your CV 🚐