Work

Get ready for work

You will need an updated CV

You can make a CV on Career Central.

Follow these written instructions, or watch the video on the home page.

2. You will need a cover letter

You will need to write a cover letter to explain why you are a good fit for the job.

There is a template on Careercentral which makes writing a cover letter really easy. Just download one from CV builder.

3. You will need your IRD number and Bank account

Call the IRD and ask for your number

0800 227 774

Research your banks on money hub

Get your driving licence

Driving licence

The first thing an employer looks for is a driving licence!

Make sure you have your restricted licence before you leave school. You can learn your rode code online using the Drive website, and/or, book into one of the holiday workshops with Partners Porirua.

Online Road Code

Holiday Workshop

Support to help you enter into work

Partners Porirua can help with getting you into work and licensed.

Le Fale are in Cannons Creek and help you get into construction trades and licensed.

Te Hoe Ākau is an Iwi-led Career Development Centre supporting whānau to achieve Mauri Ora through education, employment, or further training.

Find a job

Trade me Jobs has a large range of qualified and unqualified jobs.

Make sure you search by region and the category of job to find a good match to your skills and location.

Seek is a large job search engine. It has a large number of qualified jobs. Not as many casual or unqualified positions.

If you don't have any experience you might find it hard to get a paid job. Start gaining experience by volunteering.

Facebook has started advertising jobs - this is great as there are many small company jobs posted. There are also lots of entry level roles if you don't have any experience or qualifications - yet!

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