Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs

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Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) in Kaikōura

We support both individuals and businesses with employment needs.

The Kaikōura District Council are committed to creating opportunities for sustainable employment for young people who are not in employmen and/or are disadvantaged in the local labour market through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Rural Community Programme. This programme is led by our Mayor, Craig Mackle, and is delivered in collaboration with Te Hā o Mātauranga.

Sustainable employment outcomes are the target through the Rural Community Programme. All employment outcomes will be monitored, including casual, part-time, or permanent.

This initiative is to provide Council with funding for:

1. Funding assistance directly for small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to support with recruitment, training, wage subsidy support for at risk youth or initiatives that will enable employment (supporting SMEs with transport costs, for example, including transport suitable for physical distancing).
2. Finding sustainable employment for Youth (aged 16 - 24) and those whose employment has been disadvantaged in the local labour market.
3. Outward Bound has partnered with MTFJ to provide Outward Bound scholarships valued at $3,600 for selected New Zealand youth connected to MTFJ. Click here for more information.

If you are currently seeking employment within the Kaikōura District we can help!

If you are looking for a job we can help with:

• Connecting you to potential new employers.
• Creating or updating your CV and cover letter.
• Completing job applications.
• Training opportunities - including microcredentials, driving support, and other opportunities

MTFJ's training has been hugely beneficial. I have developed my skillset and gained more qualifications, allowing me to grow in my position at Red Tree.

If you are currently seeking employment, and would like our support with this process, please get in touch at mtfj@kaikoura.link
To view current job vacancies in Kaikōura, visit our website - jobskaikoura.co.nz - by clicking the link here!

Businesses in Kaikōura...

We can help small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with recruitment of new employees, funding applications and more! 

MTFJ has assisted us in finding suitable candidates for the project, contributed financial support towards their employment and provided comprehensive training in Kaikōura such as Grow Safe, First Aid and HT Licencing.

We can help you with:

• Investigating available grants and subsidies.
• We can help you access various wage subsidies offered by Work and Income. There are differing criteria depending on the circumstances of the person you are employing. Click here to visit their website.
• We can also help with subsidies towards training and development costs when you employ one of our registered MTFJ job seekers.
• We are able to connect you with people looking for full time, part time, casual work and apprenticeships. 
• You can also advertise your job vacancies on our website: jobskaikoura.co.nz

Contact our local MTFJ Coordinator at mtfj@kaikoura.link or on 027 201 7638