29 September 2023 Life changing cadetships bolster healthcare workforce Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay resident Afa Marsh-Fepuleai used to change tyres for a living. Now he...
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17 August 2023 74-year-old making an impact for disabled people in her community Neri Johnson is busting the myth that your seventies is a time to slow down. Neri works for CCS D...
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...
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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...
10 May 2023 Trauma victim helping others rebuild their lives, energised by study Survivor of domestic violence and abuse, Adele Keefe now encourages and supports other wāhine to ...
24 April 2023 Learning never stops for cleaner turned leader Anna Gerretzen shows that opportunities can exist for cleaners who embrace lifelong learning to m...
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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 ...
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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...
10 March 2023 Village care staff empowered as training takes centre stage Training is given high priority for staff at Christchurch’s Hoon Hay Rest Home, with some impress...
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 ...
3 March 2023 Proud moment for wahine who’s enriching lives Ruth Snowden has started a lot of things in her life that she hasn’t completed. “Something alway...
7 February 2023 Former sports reporter finds his calling, supporting the elderly Frank Malley discovered his true passion, supporting our elders in a role he was born to do. Whi...
20 December 2022 Apprentice overcomes challenges to help people with disabilities lead better lives Fe Hopgood leads a team supporting people with disabilities who are striving to be independent an...
20 December 2022 Dyslexia no barrier to success for diversional therapy apprentice Support worker Joanne Hood is overcoming the challenges of dyslexia to succeed as a diversional t...
28 October 2022 Manager completes apprenticeship to improve outcomes for vulnerable kids Christchurch manager Rebecca (Bella) Aitken is passionate about supporting kids who are strugglin...
3 October 2022 Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning Find out more about what the Careerforce move into Te Pūkenga Work Based Learning means for you –...
29 September 2022 Young support worker is ‘light in the dark’ for high-risk youth When Jasmine “Jazz” Teleiai received her Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing in August, s...
23 September 2022 Mana in Mahi helps young volunteer land ‘dream job’ A positive attitude, the support of her whānau, and MSD’s Mana in Mahi initiative have all helped...
14 September 2022 Miniature horse and work-based training recognised at industry awards A small rest home in Taumarunui has won at the Aged Care Awards with an initiative inspired by th...
6 September 2022 Helping at-risk boys find confidence and fulfil their potential Helping at-risk boys find confidence and fulfil their potential is a real passion and rewarding c...
5 September 2022 Careerforce officially welcomed into Te Pūkenga 5 September 2022 MEDIA RELEASE On 1 September, and as a further key milestone in the implementati...
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...
6 September 2022 Careerforce apprentice awarded Tulī Takes Flight scholarship Careerforce apprentice, Ngakiri Antonovich has been announced as a recipient of the Tulī Takes Fl...
31 August 2022 Change in leadership at Careerforce 31 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE With Careerforce due to transition into Te Pūkenga as a business div...