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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 ...

Learning never stops for cleaner turned leader

Anna Gerretzen shows that opportunities can exist for cleaners who embrace lifelong learning to m...

Our 2023 Prospectus is available

Our 2023 Prospectus is available to view and download. We’re pleased to share our 2023 Prospectus...

Leadership programme bolsters West Coast duo

Adrienne McEnaney and Susan Leask help to support people to live their best life possible. From ...

Talanoa study hubs are giving Pasifika learners a boost

On the very odd occasion, it might involve a dash to Costco for sushi and sandwiches or even an A...

Social and community services apprenticeships get a revamp

To better meet the needs of the community-based support workforce, Careerforce has released six r...

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...

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 ...

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...

13 January 2023

Grant Cleland receives ONZM for services to disabled people

13 January 2023 MEDIA RELEASE Grant Cleland was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order o...

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...

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...

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...

Change in leadership at Careerforce

31 August 2022 MEDIA RELEASE With Careerforce due to transition into Te Pūkenga as a business div...

Teacher aide graduate helps struggling kids to shine

Alora Hill was once a troubled teenager who didn’t do very well at school. Today, the teacher aid...

Developing the people leaders

In early 2022, with the support of their line managers, several administrative people leaders [at...

14 September 2022

New Gateway Foundation packages

Careerforce has added a suite of targeted Foundation packages to its Gateway options for high sch...

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...

Training helps forge pathways into business ownership

Cleaners who previously never thought they would have the chance, now have aspirations of realisi...

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...

Young diversional therapist reignites joy for older people

Reigniting joy for older people during the last phase of their lives is a career that is truly li...

Volunteer week sparks Careerforce appreciation for support workers

This week, Careerforce staff have given up their time and stepped away from their desks to help t...

SpeedMeet is back for 2022

We’re excited to bring SpeedMeet events back for 2022. SpeedMeet provides the opportunity f...

Careerforce releases strong 2021 annual results

At its AGM today, Careerforce shared its 2021 annual report. This AGM and annual report will be C...

Take the Toitū te Waiora Workforce Development Survey

Toitū te Waiora is inviting you to share your voice in a short survey to help inform the future d...

Careerforce Transition Plan into Te Pūkenga approved

A further key milestone in the implementation of the Reforms of Vocational Education (RoVE) was a...

Level 5 graduate overcomes self-doubt to be a better leader

IDEA Services is enhancing the leadership and management skills of its team with support from Car...

New on-site assessors eager to support learners to excel

Two Christchurch service managers are now equipped to support their colleagues at Christchurch Re...

Apprenticeship Boost extended until 23 December 2023

Careerforce supports the Government’s decision to extend the Apprenticeship Boost fund thro...

Apprentice graduate transforming young lives

Te Puke apprentice, Israel Hapi is helping kids turn their lives around. A passionate advocate f...

Teenager on path to getting dream job supporting youth

Hastings Girls’ High School student, Ahnaliyah Maas is passionate about working with young people...

Care and support sector reaching out to New Zealanders

New Zealand’s care and support providers facing dire workforce pressures exacerbated by COVID-19 ...

Youth worker leads by example through workplace training

When youth worker Futi Ka describes his career, he refers to the Samoan proverb ‘o le ala i le pu...

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...

Disability no barrier to pursuing a cleaning qualification

A cohort of staff are set to upskill thanks to their employer, Kilmarnock Enterprises, who see th...

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...

Strong demand expected for new apprenticeship programme

Careerforce has launched the New Zealand Apprenticeship in Advanced Care and Support. The level 4...

“Learning never stops”, says trainee-turned-assessor

After arriving in New Zealand in 2011, Cathy Briones has used her love for learning and teaching ...

17 January 2022

Ray Lind, ONZM receives award for services to industry training governance

Congratulations to Ray Lind, who was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the rec...

22 December 2021

Helping to keep trainees on track

We appreciate that it can sometimes be difficult for trainees to stay motivated with studies when...