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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. »
Te Huia Natural Resources
Julian runs his own business focusing on natural resource consultancy with local Councils, Iwi, Hapuu and community groups. Find out more about his mahi – how he got where he is, and what’s to come…
Fairview Education Services
Kyle Marshall grew up working on cars and eventually decided to put his passion to work and become an Automotive Technician. We spoke with him about what it’s like being an apprentice at Fairview Motors…
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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Meet Sarah, an automotive student at Fairview Education! Swipe to see her top career advice 👉
To read her full career profile, click the link in our bio! 🚗🛠️
Thinking of all the students across the motu who are taking their NCEA exams at the moment 👩🏻💻📑📚
It can be a stressful time of year so remember to be kind to yourself - you got this! 🫶
“If you just keep going, and keep practising, eventually it becomes something great!” - Gene Keller
Meet Gene, a Manufacturing Apprentice at RML Machinery Limited! To read his full career profile check out our website with the link in our bio! 🛠️
Here are some Study Tips for NCEA Students who are preparing this week for exams 📚🌅
Good luck to you all! 😁
"Some young people can be big-headed, and they come in and think they know it all. So you’ve just got to be a bit humble and respect the process. You’re not going to be the boss on day one, it takes time but you’ll get there in the end." - Curtis Pugh
Meet Curtis a Heavy Structural Engineering Apprentice from JP Marshall! 🧰 Read his career profile on our website, link is in our bio 🛠️
Ready to take that big step towards your full licence?
Check out these quick facts! ✅
Remember to look out for any potential hazards and always keep safe out on the roads when practicing , happy driving! 🚗
Planning to get your restricted license?
Check out these quick facts! ✅
Did you know?
70% of jobs in NZ require at least a restricted license 🚗
Looking to get your Learners License?
Check out these quick facts about getting it! ✅
When it comes to getting your learner license, it's important to know the facts! Make sure you understand the rules and regulations so you can stay safe on the road 🚗
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2. Use info across the website to complete the quiz
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Ko te Rāmere I tenei! (It’s Friday today!) Hope everyone has had the chance to kōrero Māori this week. If not, here’s a few simple words you can say!
Learning to read/speak a new language can be quite difficult, but even learning a few simple words can make a big difference in making Aotearoa’s (New Zealand’s) native language stronger! 🌿
Julian Williams of Ngāti Makirangi and Waikato iwi, is leading the charge to encourage Rangatahi to take up the Kaitiakitanga (environmental guardian) mantle with their careers. He currently runs his own business (Te Huia Natural Resources Ltd) which focuses on natural resource consultancy with local Councils, Iwi, Hapū and community groups.
“Advice from my Mum: if you’re not earning, you’re learning. One or the other. Even if it’s learning an instrument! Keep your mind going and learn something until you’ve worked out what you want to do.” 🌿
For more info about Julian check out his profile on our website, link is in our bio!
11 - 17 Hepetema (September) 2023
It’s Māori language week! It’s a special week where we acknowledge our beautiful native language and empower one another to kōrero (speak) Māori. 🌿
The theme for this year is “Kia Kaha te Reo Māori” - making the language stronger 🗣️
"If you have an inkling of what you might want to do, just try it! You don’t have to stay in one job forever." - Cait Finlay
Meet Cait, she’s an Auto Electrical Apprentice at Collins Automotive! 🚗 For more info about her and her role make sure to check out our website for her full career profile 🧰
Link is in our bio!
Want a career that’s more than “beach”? Check out website futureforce.nz, link in our bio 😆 #career #futureforce #kenough #barbie
Deserve a little treat on Fridays #fridayvibes #futureforce #fridaymood
Heading off to study next year? Make sure you check out what scholarships are available to you and get your applications in soon! Here’s our top tips to help you with your applications 💻📑📘
We know it’s a busy time of year with mock exams and internals but see if you can squish this onto your to do list to make life easier for future you.
Don’t forget to check when applications close! For a lot of scholarships, applications close at the end of this month - which is next week! 😬⏰📆
Ironically we waited till our boss was away to film this #hardwork #workhard
“If you have the drive and stick with it, you can be a quality chef. You’ve just got to have the right attitude.” - Christian Gore
Meet Christian, a Head Chef at Montana! 👨🍳
For more info about him and his role make sure to check out our website for his full career profile 🍽️
Link is in our bio!
A few final top tips from us on picking your subjects for the year ahead 📚📘📖
Missed our last couple posts? Head to www.futureforce.nz- or follow the link in our bio for a wrap up of subject choice information, and links to some more helpful places 📲
Thanks for having us at the Cambridge Careers Expo last week! Promise it wasn’t this awkward….. 👀