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Nurse of the Year shines a light on leadership in aged care

We are proud to celebrate Careerforce learner Bini Mathew, who has been recognised as Aotearoa Ne...

A legacy of care, learning, and leadership at Hetherington House

A legacy of care, learning, and leadership at Hetherington House For anyone working across New Ze...

De-escalation Skills micro-credential extended across the Health and Wellbeing sector

MEDIA RELEASE: 25 March 2026 Careerforce has launched an updated version of its De-escalation Ski...

21 January 2026

From student visa to aged care leader: Lifting standards, supporting the vulnerable

Lifelong learner, Marchie Rose Morillo-Pagtanac’s journey is a powerful example of growth, resili...

18 December 2025

A Milestone Moment: Careerforce’s 4,000th Apprenticeship Completion

MEDIA RELEASE 18 December 2025 Changing lives, one apprenticeship at a time; Makayla makes that 4...

14 October 2025

Enhanced Health & Wellbeing Programme Boosts Accessibility

Work-based learning provider, Careerforce, has updated its New Zealand Certificate in Health and ...

1 September 2025

15 October 2025 is Thank Your Cleaner Day

It’s your opportunity to show your appreciation! Thank Your Cleaner Day was launched to recognise...

1 September 2025

Careerforce adds plagiarism detection tool to help keep vulnerable people safe

MEDIA RELEASE 1 September 2025 Careerforce adds plagiarism detection tool to help keep vulnerable...

Leading by example – Aged care champion now assessing next generation of learners

From caregiver to learner to assessor, Jesika Sachdeva shows how a hunger for learning can open d...

New Micro-credential launched to strengthen support for physical wellbeing

MEDIA RELEASE 27 August 2025 New Micro-credential launched to strengthen support for physical wel...

Persistence pays off – Diversional Therapy learner gains confidence and makes a difference

They say third time’s a charm and for Sue Moxom, this is particularly true as she nears completio...

Noho marae ignites apprentice’s passion to learn

A reluctant two-day stay at a noho marae was the trigger Nicole Thoms needed to reignite her stud...

Reaching remote learners – West Coast Wānanga boosts apprentice engagement

“The West Coast is a unique environment,” says Cath Jennings, a Workplace Advisor at Careerforce....

Zero English to healthcare hero: A Brazilian’s bold leap to NZ

From volunteer housekeeper/laundry to qualified healthcare worker, Fernanda (Nanda) Alvares E Sil...

7 February 2025

Apprentice Diversional Therapist sparks unforgettable memories for seniors

Anastasia (Stacey) Bell took a break from planning a mock horse race, and a fashion parade with h...

16 January 2025

Careerforce achieves another record employer satisfaction result

MEDIA RELEASE 16 January 2025 Careerforce recently received the overall employer satisfaction res...

12 December 2024

Māori health graduates celebrate confidence, self-belief, and success

Māori graduates recently gathered at Te Papa o Rotu Marae at Whatawhata, near Hamilton for a Cele...

3 December 2024

Lifelong learner goes from peeling spuds to managing elderly care

Ten years ago, Melissa Hunt started at Wairarapa Care Network as a kitchen hand peeling potatoes ...

15 October 2024

16 October is Thank Your Cleaner Day

It’s your opportunity to show your appreciation! Thank Your Cleaner Day was launched to recognise...

11 October 2024

Careerforce welcomes the extension of Apprenticeship Boost

MEDIA RELEASE 11 October 2024 Careerforce welcomes the extension of Apprenticeship Boost Earlier ...

Record Employer Satisfaction Results for Careerforce

MEDIA RELEASE 29 August 2024 Careerforce has today shared the record results of its most recent ...

Experts offer free mental health support to Careerforce learners

Careerforce Mental Health Advisors Cindy Mullens and Danny Fearon are giving free mental health s...

Careerforce celebrates its 30th anniversary

This year Careerforce celebrates its 30th anniversary. Careerforce was first established as Commu...

New accessibility tool on e-learning platform a success

A new accessibility tool on Careerforce’s e-learning platform to better support its disabled lear...

Graduation was electric! Lifting morale, confidence and pride for Pacific learners

Pacific graduates recently danced the night away at a colourful celebration of success. Fifty-fou...

15 February 2024

Bringing energy and fun to a Pahiatua rest home

An unlikely introduction at a Zumba class is how Dana Field landed her dream job in aged care. “Y...

11 December 2023

Te Pūkenga to be disestablished

Important message to trainees, apprentices, employers and assessors Te Pūkenga is to be disestabl...

20 November 2023

Apprenticeship is key to migrant resuming career pathway

Jing Li quit a secure job as a Beijing physician to bring her young family to New Zealand. She ha...

14 November 2023

Deaf learner overcomes challenges to pursue her goals

Whangārei caregiver, Santana Ngawharau has overcome communication barriers to succeed. Santana c...

20 October 2023

Blenheim teenager on track for a career supporting the elderly

15-year-old Marlborough Girls College student Hope Te Whiu has always been passionate about the e...