Published: 8 July, 2021

Downer Group

Downer Group is looking for motivated Maori youth (aged between 17yrs and 24yrs) for their Whakatipu Tētēkura programme.

Whakatipu Tētēkura is a one week marae based training programme giving youth qualifications and life skills. There is a F/T employment opportunity with Downer at the end of the programme.. 

The training is based in Christchurch ( Downer will cover the cost ) and there are 4 employment opportunities based in Nelson. The wananga will be held in Christchurch on 26 to 30 July.

Applicants need to have a positive attitude, willingness to learn, a minimum of a restricted drivers licence ( learners is ok if they can sit restricted ) and be looking for a full time career in a large infrastructure company.

Whakatipu Tētēkura will offer them :

  • An introduction to the infrastructure industry;
  • A one week marae based residential programme;
  • Life skills training and qualifications to get them ready for work;
  • Full time employment with career opportunities nationwide;
  • Ongoing workplace, mentoring and qualification support.

Most criminal convictions are ok, but they will not take any sex offenders or people who have committed crimes against children.

A pre-employment drug test will apply, but if people can’t pass right now they will give them time to get clean as long as they let them know.

If you have anyone interested please send me a copy of their CV.

Thanks

James Rodgers

Regional Work Broker, Ministry of Social Development

Phone 03 989 7016 or 0292012835

james.rodgers002@msd.govt.nz  


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