28 November 2023 Diploma graduate supports mentally unwell clients on a path to wellness Janice Collins has dedicated her life to supporting people with mental health and addiction chall...
20 October 2023 Health coach is building better habits and transforming lives Kimi Cowan-Smith is progressing through a qualification pathway to help people take better contro...
15 September 2023 Mental health apprenticeships helping to support a sector in need “Our sector continues to be challenged by significant workforce shortages,” says Fiona Hamilton, ...
27 July 2023 From tragedy to a career change for mental health graduate Richard MacDonald lost his son to suicide. The tragedy led him to pursue a role supporting other...
19 June 2023 Apprenticeship graduate turns healing trauma in youth to a dream career Hamilton Youth Worker, Rāniera Takarangi helps to support young people live their best life possi...
8 June 2023 Diploma programme inspires and motivates leaders who make a difference Pact is upskilling its Service Coordinators to increase their leadership and management capabilit...
7 June 2023 Case worker upskills to support Auckland’s homeless Housing Case worker, Willie Tiuli proudly supports people to find a home, keep a home, and live w...
14 April 2023 Leadership programme bolsters West Coast duo Adrienne McEnaney and Susan Leask help to support people to live their best life possible. From ...
20 March 2023 Social and community services apprenticeships get a revamp To better meet the needs of the community-based support workforce, Careerforce has released six r...
7 March 2023 Youth worker aces two apprenticeships to better support kids with trauma Nelson youth worker, Bruno Saia, is passionate about helping young people overcome mental health ...
9 January 2023 A leap of faith into a career in mental health and addiction support Vincent Brown has proven that “taking a leap of faith” into the unknown can be just the ticket to...
2 September 2022 Age no barrier for determined wahine graduate The road to graduation has not been smooth for 68-year-old Alice Adair. But, after four and a hal...
20 July 2022 Upskilled coordinator helps team support people to lead better lives Wanaka based Service Coordinator, Emily Black, loves helping people make big changes in their liv...
15 July 2022 Hawke’s Bay manager upskills to better support at-risk youth “Drug and alcohol issues, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts are some of the challenging i...
13 April 2022 Care and support sector reaching out to New Zealanders New Zealand’s care and support providers facing dire workforce pressures exacerbated by COVID-19 ...
6 April 2022 Introducing the new Careerforce Prospectus 2022 A new prospectus is available now to view and download. We’re pleased to share our 2022 digital p...
6 April 2022 Young apprentice the future of support work “She may be quiet and humble in her approach, but Kayla Dobson has a maturity that belies her age...
27 October 2021 Te Pūkenga engaging on draft Operating Model Te Pūkenga is engaging on its proposed Operating Model. Te Pūkenga Chair Murray Strong says the O...
12 October 2021 A new kaitiaki and website for the Kaiāwhina Workforce Plan 12 October 2021 4 October 2021 marked a major milestone in the implementation of the Refor...
10 September 2021 Apprentice develops pūrākau to address mental illness stigma and discrimination Stigma and discrimination against people with mental distress or illness is still very much a pro...
6 September 2021 Decision on Transition of Careerforce’s Arranging Training Function 6 September 2021 In February 2019, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced the Reform o...
29 June 2021 Careerforce 2020 Annual Report just released The Careerforce 2020 Annual Report highlights the 2020 year’s challenges and opportunities. Over ...
29 June 2021 2020 Employer Survey – findings and actions Careerforce has released its annual employer report for 2020. The report shares some of the key r...
10 June 2021 Modes of learning for work-based health and wellbeing programmes Careerforce is seeking feedback on a draft report exploring preferred modes of learning for Healt...
17 May 2021 New Zealanders urged to consider careers in care and support 17 May 2021 The vast majority of New Zealanders believe people working in community support roles...
24 March 2021 Health & wellbeing leaders empowered with cultural confidence The first cohort of health and wellbeing sector leaders came together to lift their cultural conf...
24 March 2021 Apprentices tackle the world of stigma, discrimination and harm reduction The marginalized and isolated community of drug users face stigma and discrimination every day. F...
23 March 2021 Apprenticeship duo are transforming young lives Apprentice graduates at the Mahitahi Trust have become shining lights for young people during t...
11 November 2020 A fresh take on apprenticeships Jane Wenman Chief Executive | Careerforce For many people, when they think of apprenticeships and...
9 July 2020 Training helps Greymouth employee support people to lead better lives “You see people change and grow and you see their mana enhance. That’s what inspires me, in...
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