Thursday 7th August 9am - 2pm & 4pm - 8pm
Friday 8th August 9am - 2pm
Mercury Baypark Arena. Free entry. 
This is your best chance to connect and engage with tertiary and training providers and some of the region’s leading businesses.
Find out what it’s really like to walk in their shoes for a day. Double check the career you think you want is right for you.
Get clarity on the right steps to take to start your career or change it.
The time you spend at this expo and the conversations you have, could be life-changing.
Study abroad with AFS, immerse yourself in a fascinating cultural experience and return home as a global citizen!
AFS Intercultural Programmes is the original student exchange organisation globally. We are a non-profit organisation with 75 years of experience and an international network of 55 partner countries.
Click here to find out more: www.afs.org.nz
Welcome to Ara Rau – Pathways to Work, a one-stop shop where people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds can go to obtain all the information they need regarding employment, training, and upskilling in the Bay of Plenty. Part of Priority One, Ara Rau provides a safe space for job and career seekers to grow and connect with local employers and service providers. At Ara Rau, we aim to provide meaningful and authentic connections with our community through our skills and employment hub.
Find out more at: www.priorityone.co.nz/ara-rau
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Explore your study options with AUT. With over 250 university programmes we are sure to share your passion.
AUT’s mission is to create great graduates, and each member of our staff contributes to this. We offer exceptional learning experiences that prepare students to be successful wherever in the world their career may take them.
Find out more here.
Bay Conservation Alliance’s role is to support and grow the capability and impact of our communities and partners, to restore and preserve natural ecosystems and indigenous biodiversity.
Our big objective is to see everyone working together to achieve landscape scale nature conservation, which in simple terms means we support the well-being of nature everywhere – our forests, streams, wetlands, harbours, estuaries and coastal areas as well as our own backyards.
Find out more here.
BOP Actors Studio is a Film and TV Performing Arts School based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.
Their mission is to provide an inspiring and industry-standard training centre for actors to learn the performing arts specifically for Film and TV. Their tutors are the very best in the Bay Of Plenty and are all working professionals in the Film and TV Industry.
They hold term classes, school holiday workshops, specialised workshops, one-on-one coaching for auditions, and they also work closely with one of NZ’s top agencies, TMH Management.
Find out more at: www.bopas.co.nz
Looking after the environment is at the heart of what we do. Our region is made up of unique features and natural resources that we must protect and maintain for future generations. Our focus is at a regional level which means we have a broader responsibility to collaborate with others to enable the environmental, social, cultural and economic wellbeing of regional communities. A key part of this is looking after the Bay of Plenty’s freshwater, land use, air quality and coastal water, managing some of the region’s rivers and providing public transport.
Find out more here.
Grow With Us at Baygold
At Baygold, our power is our people. As enduring leaders in the kiwifruit industry, we’re committed to building a sustainable future for the Bay of Plenty region.
From orchard construction and machinery to administration and orchard work, we offer diverse career pathways for those with the right attitude and drive.
Join a team that values hard work, ethical practices, and environmental responsibility. Whether you're starting out or ready to take the next step, there's room to grow at Baygold.
Let’s shape a future we can all be proud of.
Find out more here.
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There's never been a better time to become an apprentice! Earn, learn and get qualified. Train on the job and get paid with our no fees trade apprenticeships.
A job in construction sets you up for a lifelong career as a tradie, manager or business owner. Join New Zealand's fastest growing industry.
Apprenticeships are now FREE for all new and current BCITO apprentices enrolled in a TEC-funded apprenticeship programme in all of our 15 trades, including those completing any of our Supervisor Programmes. This is for everyone, whatever your age, even if you've got a higher level qualification or have completed other training - BCITO apprenticeships are now FREE*.
Find out more here.
*apprenticeships free until 2023
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BTI offers part-time, full-time, and distance study options across Teaching, Social Work, Counselling, Master’s and Postgraduate study as well as a Level 4 certificate in study and career preparation.
Accredited by NZQA, BTI offers small classes and really get to know their students.
BTI students develop into relational, transformational and responsive practitioners with learning based on a Christian worldview, strong multicultural partnerships, and practical local experience.
Find out more here.
Our Purpose: The art of growing for a healthier world.
At Bluelab we have a reputation as the industry standard in measurement tools. We create tried-and-tested products that solve your problems as a grower and last a lifetime. Maybe you have even come to know us as a friend, a partner in growing, through the retail training programmes or our highly recognised sales and customer experience teams. Now we want to introduce you to another side of Bluelab, one that’s been silently bubbling beneath the surface for the last 30 years and one that’s about to break free and let you in.
Find out more here.
CareerEQ’s career specialists are experts in helping people make career decisions, develop their careers and workplace wellbeing. We work with students, graduates, people working in any industry and level of seniority. People come to us for career coaching, redundancy support and career decision-making – and sometimes they just want a career reset.
We also train other career practitioners and managers around Australasia to have career conversations using our online career conversation resources.
Find out more here.
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) represents more than 135,000 financial professionals, supporting them to make a difference to the businesses, organisations and communities in which they work and live.
Chartered Accountants are known as Difference Makers. The depth and breadth of their expertise helps them to see the big picture and chart the best course of action.
CA ANZ promotes the Chartered Accountant (CA) designation and high ethical standards, delivers world-class services and life-long education to members and advocates for the public good. We protect the reputation of the designation by ensuring members continue to comply with a code of ethics, backed by a robust discipline process. We also monitor Chartered Accountants who offer services directly to the public.
Our flagship CA Program, the pathway to becoming a Chartered Accountant, combines rigorous education with practical experience. Ongoing professional development helps members shape business decisions and remain relevant in a changing world.
Find out more here.
Connected is a service to help New Zealanders connect to the wide range of employment, education and training support and advice available through government agencies.
Connected includes a website, phone line and face-to-face service to help people access support and see the full range of assistance available across government.
There are 38 Connected centres across New Zealand; in Mount Maunganui Connected is at 9 Owens Place, Bayfair.
Connexis offers NZQA recognised training and apprenticeships for New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce in the Civil, Energy, Telecommunications and Water industries.
We are passionate about creating a sustainable infrastructure workforce for Aotearoa, which responds to the needs of industry, both now and in the future. This includes improving access to training and encouraging diversity to reach underrepresented groups such as women, Māori, and Pasifika.
There are many ways you can work your way up the ladder in infrastructure. Start in ‘hands-on’ roles and progress to a team leader or even start up your own business. Our schools page is a great resource if you’re looking to get a kickstart into the industry while still at school. Our Gateway programmes have been tailor-made for Year 11, 12 and 13 students which allow you get to meet potential employers and test out the industry, while completing relevant unit standards towards your training!
If you want to learn more or get started, you can contact us here.
Craigs Investment Partners are one of New Zealand's leading investment advisory firms, founded 40 years ago right here in the beautiful Bay of Plenty. Today Craigs has 19 offices and +620 people around the country. At the heart of our business are our 65,000 clients and we pride ourselves on the strong connection and support of the local communities we serve.
We have market-leading experience, providing a range of services for private wealth, corporate and institutional clients; from investment management services including investment advice and management, securities trading, research, cash management, institutional dealing, investment banking and corporate finance. All of which are built on enduring client relationships and attention to detail.
We’re proudly kiwi owned and grown, and our people are committed to delivering outstanding results and outcomes for our clients. We live our values, and we believe we are stronger together. This means having a shared responsibility in creating a great place to work. That’s why we look for people who put our clients first and who have the confidence to set ambitious goals and make them a reality.
Visit: www.craigsip.com
Your career. Your way.
With 109 exciting roles available, there really is something for everyone in the New Zealand Defence Force. Explore their roles now, and find a career you'll love, that will really push you.
A career in the Defence Force gives you real purpose. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, protecting your whānau, your country and our environment from harm. And you'll have the honour of representing New Zealand wherever you go.
The Department of Conservation, Te Papa Atawhai is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment.
Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water, and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that Papatūānuku can thrive performing a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers.
If you are interested in joining a team of people who love what they do, find out more about a career with DOC. Careers: Jobs at DOC
Design Juice is a vibrant creative agency located in the heart of Mount Maunganui. Since 2004, our team of multi-disciplined brand strategists, creatives, and digital marketers has passionately supported Aotearoa’s local businesses. We pride ourselves on a unified approach, working collaboratively with our clients to drive authentic and impactful brands.
In an oversaturated market, we believe that uncovering your unique flair is the key to a thriving business. Our recipe for success includes delivering fresh design, strong brand identities, and innovative advertising campaigns. At Design Juice, we offer a comprehensive range of services to elevate your brand:
Branding
Website Design
Marketing
Social Media & Digital Marketing
Logo Design
Graphic Design
Signage & Vehicle Graphics
Video Production
Combining the expertise of industry professionals and the agility of a small team, Design Juice is the sweet spot of advertising agencies. No translation is lost through a receptionist or account manager. We value speaking directly to our clients to enable more efficient results.
Find out more here.
Tauranga’s only dive shop, we are a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre specialising in all levels of diver training from 8-year olds to Instructors. We also offer regular dive trips, service dive equipment, and have an extensive retail shop.
Discover more here.
Earn while you are learning a trade apprenticeship, it’s the perfect tradie combo!
EarnLearn offers apprenticeship training for trades careers such as Electrical, Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (PGD), Scaffolding, Industrial Measurement and Control, and Crane Operation.
Becoming an apprentice in any of these trades is a great choice full of exciting opportunities. EarnLearn provides quality training, along with learning on the job with employers, we also provide pastoral care and support to apprentices on their journey to becoming fully qualified in a trade.
If you’re keen to become an apprentice, you’ll need to talk with a plumbing, gasgfitting, drainlaying, electrical, scaffolding, or crane company about taking you on as an apprentice. We encourage you to reach out to a local trade business that you’re keen to work with as your first step or give us a call and we can talk through any questions you have.
Find out more about our trade apprenticeship programmes here or apply now.
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Education, Employment
EmployNZ will be at Canvas 2023 ready to chat about all of their courses and programmes on offer.
They provide NCEA Level 1 and 2 with hands on learning, small class sizes and a supportive learning environment. They also offer higher level programmes in Early Childhood and IT Tech Support/SysAdmin.
They will have interactive activities and demonstrations to show you what they can offer. Youth Coaches will also be on hand to discuss Youth Service and the support they can provide to Rangatahi across Tauranga. You can also enter their lucky draw to win a UE Wonder Boom! Come along and chat to them at stand number 6.
Discover more here.
Etco is New Zealand’s leading provider of electrical apprentices and training and is New Zealand’s largest employer of apprentices with more than 900 apprentices nationwide. Etco recruit, employ and place electrical apprentices with host companies, electrical contractors and New Zealand businesses working in the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors, through our group apprenticeship scheme.
Etco apprentices typically complete their apprenticeship in a shorter time than other apprentices due to the excellent off-job and on-job support they receive. They become qualified earlier which is a win-win for apprentices and host companies. Etco also offers off-job (theory) training to over 50% of electrical apprentices nationwide in our state-of-the-art training centres throughout New Zealand.
Etco is widely seen as the electrical training experts.
Find out more here.
Choose a career you will love for life with the training provider that’s a step ahead.
Face & Beauty Academy believes in creating a family environment where learning, support, and empowerment are part of the culture. A renowned training place of excellence where they continually celebrate innovation, creativity, diversity, education, and success!
If you enjoy making people feel good about themselves, you’re in the right place. A career in beauty and hairdressing is highly rewarding and the industry is constantly evolving and growing so you will continue to be challenged throughout your career.
Why study with Face & Beauty?
When you study with Face & Beauty, you’ll gain a top-quality qualification. They will prepare you for the real world with:
• Exciting and engaging programmes
• Great class sizes
• Hands-on training in our on-site training spas and salons
• Paid internships and meet and greets with top industry partners in our diploma programme
• Assistance with CV preparation and interviewing skills during each course
• You’ll also learn with the best quality products in first class training facilities.
Face & Beauty is government funded which means they can offer some fee-free courses, NZQA registered, and a Category One Provider which is the highest-ranking the Government can give to a School. Face & Beauty offers qualifications over Levels 3, 4, and 5 on the NZQA Framework.
Face & Beauty personalises its teaching to suit the individual needs of each student and has an amazing team that goes beyond the call of duty in the provision of that service. "When we reflect upon the journey of a graduate at course completion 'wow' is the most befitting word to summerise their growth and transformation".
Face & Beauty can help you get a great job - They have many years experience so you can be confident in the quality of your education. It also means they have amazing industry connections with employers.
Film Bay of Plenty, Ngā Auaha Whakaari o Te Waiariki is a Regional Film Office that grows, strengthens and supports the screen sector in the Bay of Plenty. This includes film, television, games, animation, high-end TV, branded-content, vloggers/influencers, VFX, immersive tech and marketing and communications.
As a Regional Film Office, our mission is to stimulate regional economic growth by attracting, facilitating and marketing screen productions; developing the film sector for regional business; and maximising opportunities for regional film professionals.
Our region offers a strong and inviting package to producers and content creators.
We are here to provide assistance and advocacy for productions. Connecting them with experienced film crew, film locations, infrastructure and helping with film permitting.
Find out more at www.filmbayofplenty.com
We are driven by fresh ideas and opportunities. We aim to do more and do better – for our people, our communities and the countries that we work in. As an employer, we know this relationship is a two-way street. That’s why we sign a contract that makes promises to you, not just the other way around. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about the work they do. If that’s you, we’d like to invite you to become part of our family and join us in the good work we do.
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The Fulton Hogan cadetship programme is a 2 year, full time (waged) Apprenticeship. It is designed to develop operational skills, leadership capability and technical competencies all within the supportive Fulton Hogan community, encouraging individual development.
For more information or to apply for a Bay of Plenty Cadetship, talk to the Fulton Hogan team at the Canvas Tauranga Careers Expo or you can email BOPJobs@fultonhogan.com or phone 07 576 6157
Grace Hospital is a private surgical hospital providing surgery and related services for the local community. We strive to provide surgical excellence and personalised care for patients.
The Grace Hospital team comprises of more than 300 employees who work together to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible.
It takes a world class team to provide world class care and our team is made up of many different roles.
Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Anaesthetic Technicians, and Health Care Assistants provide the clinical services to support Surgeons and Anaesthetists in their work.
We also have a dedicated team of non clinical staff who include housekeeping and orderlies, cooks, baristas and kitchen assistants, sterlising technicians, clerical and finance roles who all work to provide a friendly and professional team to meet the patient’s needs.
Our state of the art technology such as robotic procedures, and innovative techniques used by our surgical teams, all make Grace Hospital a well respected and leading performer in healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Find out more about Grace Hospital here.
Professional Progression and Leadership Evolution.
CV and Cover Letter Building.
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At Hair to Train students enjoy a warm and friendly family cultured environment. Hairdressing and Barbering is completed in a boutique-like commercial salon and neighbouring Barbershop which reflects a commercial industry environment. All courses are aligned with the Governing body HITO and are Unit standard-based, this ensures your qualifications are well recognised.
Hair to Train offers Introduction courses for those people who would like a hands-on experience and an opportunity to experience Hair to Train's energetic and fun vibe.
Students of all ages and backgrounds choose Hair to Train.
A great career and future doing something you love.
Discover more here.
Hayes Rollformers are built for the most robust production lines. Hayes International has been manufacturing Rollformers for over 60 years and have a reputation as one of the world's top manufacturers of Rollformers and Rollforming equipment.
Working for Hayes International is a great place to start your career or begin a new one. Started by Tom Hayes, Hayes design and manufacture Roll forming machinery for the worldwide market. We have machines in 87 countries and counting! We have a stable workforce of around 90 at our manufacturing facility in Rotorua and most of our factory floor staff are Trades people or are in training. Our other business areas are Sales, Customer Service, Finance, HR, and Engineering Design.
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The Priority One Instep programme inspires our young people about career and training opportunities and prepares them to thrive in a world of change. Through leadership, collaboration and innovation, Instep is helping to bridge the gap between business and education.
Find out more at: www.priorityone.co.nz/school-careers
Kaimai Kauri is a dedicated tangata whenua advocacy group, based on the northern side of the Kaimai ranges.
The group is passionate about protecting Kauri trees and preserving the overall health of the ngahere. They actively monitor four tracks: Tuahu, Wharawhara, Lindemann, and Woodlands Road, and perform consistent conservation work to maintain these tracks.
By engaging with schools, public groups, and maintaining an online presence, they promote their kaupapa and raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation.
Find out more here.
For more than 80 years, Massey University has helped shape the lives and communities of people in New Zealand and around the world. Its forward-thinking spirit, research-led teaching, and cutting-edge discoveries make Massey New Zealand’s defining university. We embrace diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally. Massey is New Zealand's university of choice for almost 30,000 students every year from more than 100 countries. We are committed to helping you achieve your personal aspirations and full potential.
We’re here to help you reach your educational goals and your career dreams. We want you to succeed. We have award-winning teachers, well-connected lecturers and world-renowned researchers. Add to this our committed support staff and you have the best learning environment to help you move towards your future. We're New Zealand's only truly national university. You can study on-campus at Auckland, Manawatū or Wellington, via distance learning, or a combination of both. You can also change where and how you study if your circumstances change. With the largest number of qualifications on offer, the choice of where and how you study is completely up to you. Our qualifications are respected in New Zealand and around the world. You'll be taught by teachers, lecturers, and researchers with strong links within their industries and professional organisations. This means you'll graduate with a highly relevant qualification sought after by leading employers.
Link: https://www.massey.ac.nz
We were founded in response to the global industry demand for highly trained graduates in the fields of digital design and creative tech.
Our faculty and students have cemented Media Design School’s reputation as New Zealand’s most awarded tertiary provider for digital and creative technology qualifications by creating work that is consistently regarded among the very best in the world.
This has led to the growth of a robust network of industry partnerships which allows our students to not only benefit from genuine feedback and industry insights, but make connections to not only get their foot in the door, but to bust it wide open.
Find out more here.
We are an Air New Zealand Preferred Flight Training Organisation and will provide you with an Air New Zealand Preferred Pilot Pathway, the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation - Airline Preparation Strand. We also deliver the Flight Instructor and General Aviation Strands.
NAC was selected by Air New Zealand to undertake the administration and management of its approved Airline Integration Course – an incredible multi-crew training course.
NAC has been selected by the Tertiary Education Commission to offer student loans for pilot training.
Located in the beautiful Nelson/Tasman region, with perfect weather conditions and excellent terrain for flight training, we have a proud history of higher than national average theory pass marks. With a low instructor to student ratio of 1:4 you are assured of individual training support. We foster a family friendly environment and offer onsite accommodation allowing full immersion on your aviation pathway.
More information can be found here.
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Looking for a rewarding hand-on career in health?
Chiropractic is a natural approach to health and wellbeing through focusing on care of the spine and nervous system. Discover how you can make a positive impact in the lives of others through a hands-on and holistic approach to health and wellbeing.
Click here to learn more about this amazing career that balances Passion, Purpose and Prosperity!
We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.
We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.
With 109 exciting roles available, there really is something for everyone. Explore our roles now, and find a career you'll love, that will really push you.
Find out more here.
New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) is your premier destination for aspiring aviators in New Zealand.
Our mission is to prioritise the goals, aspirations, and needs of our students, offering them a clear and attainable pathway to a successful career in aviation.
Located in the beautiful Manawatu-Whanganui Region, we are proud to play an active and growing role in New Zealand's education sector by providing aviation training services to both the domestic and international aviation market.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest industry standards in aviation education, training, and assessments, achieved through the employment of qualified, competent, and well-equipped staff.
At our academy, our fleet of aircraft and flight simulators are meticulously maintained to the highest standards, ensuring that our students receive hands-on experience in a safe and technologically advanced environment.
Whether you dream of commanding the skies as a commercial pilot or wish to explore various aviation career opportunities, our academy provides the comprehensive training and support you need to reach your goals.
Let us guide you towards an exciting and fulfilling aviation career.
www.nzicpa.nz
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NZKGI represents kiwifruit growers and gives growers their own voice in industry and government decision making. It is estimated the industry will need another 2,000 permanent employees and 4,000 seasonal employees within the next few years and NZKGI is involved in a number of projects to meet these industry employment needs.
This future growth is dependent on the ability to attract and retain young people who are highly skilled and enthusiastic and develop them to become our industry’s future leaders. Maybe you should join us!
Discover more here.
Oasis Engineering Ltd is a specialist high precision turning and machining factory in Tauranga, New Zealand. We have established a strong reputation to reliably produce close-tolerance machined parts in difficult materials such as stainless steel and titanium. It was this reputation that led to Oasis Engineering to be selected by Caltex to manufacture the valves and couplings required for a new fuel - compressed natural gas (CNG). Since then, Oasis Engineering has made parts for every major CNG company supplying projects in every significant CNG market, over 40 countries in all.
In partnership with our parent company Elaflex, we are continually evolving our product range with increased demand for sustainable energy products and components to meet everchanging, worldwide requirements.
Find out more here.
Pacific Coast Technical Institute (PCTI) is a leading nationwide provider of tertiary education programmes in primary industries such as Apiculture (Beekeeping), Animal Care, Aquaculture, Horticulture, and Agriculture services such as Quads, LUV, Brix, and GPS.
At PCTI, we deliver apprenticeships in Craft Baking, certificates in Food and Beverage Processing, as well as a variety of short courses for Bay of Plenty employers. These courses cover essential topics such as Food Hygiene, Industrial Heights, Horticulture, Barista skills, and Confined Space training.
PCTI also delivers the Youth Guarantee programme, which provides a pathway from school to further study, work or training. This programme provides successful candidates with a wider range of learning opportunities, including free training and education for one year, covering tuition fees, course materials, and necessary equipment.
If you are interested in any of our programmes, we encourage you to visit our stand at Canvas and inquire about the possibilities available at PCTI.”
Discover more here.
PIHMS specialise in hospitality, tourism and hotel education with a guaranteed paid job offer with earning potential of $30,000 during the course.
Over the past 20 years Pacific International Hotel Management School Limited based in New Plymouth, has put over 2400 young students through internationally recognised qualifications and into top jobs in New Zealand and all over the globe.
Find out more here.
Established in Tauranga in 1955, Page Macrae Engineering started in business as marine and general mechanical engineers servicing local industry. Since then we have grown and diversified becoming one of New Zealand’s premium engineering companies.
We pride ourselves on our ability to provide quality engineering solutions through innovation. We have extensive knowledge and experience on a range of large scale and complex engineering projects in industries such as power generation, petrochemical, pulp and paper, food processing, port equipment and bulk materials handling.
Employing 200 staff on average brings a depth of experience and capability with many long-serving team members. With added focus on training and sustainability, our apprenticeship programme brings a stream of new tradespeople into the industry.
Health and safety management is core to our business. Taking care of people and the environment is simply how we do business.
Never compromising on quality, the company works to stringent ISO-9001 standards ensuring products and services are of the highest standards.
Discover more here.
Pathways Bible College is a tertiary theological institution located in the beautiful coastal city of Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. We offer NZQA-approved Level 5 and Level 6 programmes, providing students from across New Zealand the opportunity to study through a blended learning model. This includes face-to-face teaching at block courses held at Pāpāmoa Beach, access to online resources through Pathways Connect, and practical ministry conducted from their home locations.
Find out more about our programmes and how you can join us on this transformative journey. Learn more here.
New Zealand’s largest, fastest-growing and most efficient port. Handling a third of all NZ cargo, nearly 40% of NZ exports and nearly half of all shipping containers. It is the only NZ port able to accommodate the largest container vessels to arrive in our waters.
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Priority One is the Western Bay of Plenty region's economic development agency. The organisation's role is to grow a sustainable economy that improves productivity and delivers prosperity to local people and communities.
Find out more at: www.priorityone.co.nz
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Education for the Future.
Tourism | Business | Technology
QRC is New Zealand’s premier school of Tourism, Business and Technology. Whether you aspire to a career in adventure tourism, wish to enter the world of hospitality or get into the dynamic tech industry, QRC will prepare you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to successfully pursue your chosen career. Through a blended delivery of theory, practical & professional learning, QRC encourages you to...
Think it. Current and specialist theory delivered by industry and academic experts.
Do it. Practical learning built around individual goals and aspirations.
Be it. Professional application preparing for a career in Hospitality, Adventure Tourism or entry into the tech industry.
Discover more here.
RAM3D is the largest independent metal 3D printing service provider in Australasia. We are recognised leaders in Additive Manufacturing, focusing on Selective Laser Melting (SLM) in Titanium, Stainless Steel and Inconel metal alloy powders. Whether it’s space, sea, high performance sports or defence; we take pride in our 3D printing process.
We are at the leading edge of this innovative international industry, constantly striving to stay ahead of the game with our crew of ultimate problem solvers.
Since 2009, we have played a vital role in raising awareness and educating on design for additive manufacturing whilst shifting from prototyping to full scale production.
Together, RAM3D’s team embraces the fast evolving 3D printing industry by navigating often uncharted territory to land valuable solutions for our clients across the globe.
The industries we specialise in include Aerospace, Cycling & Sport, Defence, Industrial, Marine, Oil, Gas & Geothermal.
Find out more here.
Shot is dedicated to crafting top-tier gear. Their high-end tungsten darts are 100% designed, prototyped, and made by their team of passionate "dartisans" in Katikati New Zealand. This end-to-end approach gives Shot total control over quality and precision. Every dart runs the gauntlet, going through barrel design, CAD, precision CNC machining, milling, grooving, shaping, enrobing in colours and coatings, then finessing, pointing, match weighting, checking, and packing. If it doesn't make their grade, it doesn't make your game.
Each Shot dart tells a unique story with designs inspired by Vikings, Celts, Maori artist collabs, to co-creations with World Champion Michael Smith.
Find out more here.
Welcome to SIT | Te Pūkenga. We provide tertiary-level education and are dedicated to equipping students with the skills, knowledge, and experience for a wide range of subjects and qualifications.
We have campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, Christchurch (including Music & Audio Institute of New Zealand - MAINZ) and online. We also have the Telford campus, which has been a major part of New Zealand’s farming history.
YES (Young Enterprise Scheme) is a year-long in school business building programme delivered by Stand Tall.
Students form teams to create and run a real business and develop entrepreneurial skills in an authentic and applied way.
Stand Tall is bringing the YES Market to the Canvas Careers showcase again this year to position Entrepreneurship as a genuine career pathway and as a key concept to discover and apply exceptional employability skills.
Find out more here.
Providing Ambulance Services throughout New Zealand will always be a core activity for St John, however we’re also playing an increasing role in meeting the broader health needs of New Zealand communities.
We believe it’s important to develop strong communities to help people live independently, get the social connections they need and improve their wellbeing. Central to everything we achieve is the energy and generosity of our volunteers and supporters.
Find out more here.
STEAM-ED Charitable Trust provides the 'grass roots' of knowledge for students wishing to one day pursue careers in engineering, technology or science fields. They provide home school, after school, in-school and EOTC lessons in a range of topics, as well as school holiday programmes. Although they usually cater to students 5-13yrs, workshops can be arranged to cater for high school students or students transitioning into the workforce.
Learn more here.
Working with Talley's
There are real benefits and career opportunities for you at Talley’s as we provide all the training you need to get going as well as chances to upskill and real career opportunities to progress your way through the company.
Enjoy great working conditions, the chance to earn performance-based pay, full training, a variety of shifts (and seasonal contracts) to suit your lifestyle and staff discounts on our products too.
If you’re the kind of person who has a positive attitude and likes to work hard, you’ll fit in well because, at the heart of it all, that’s what counts - being honest, reliable and getting on with the job. Start here and grow with Talley's.
Tauranga Moana Biosecurity Capital (TMBC) is a collaborative organisation with a mission to shift New Zealanders perception of biosecurity, how it connects to our everyday lives, and how we can all get involved.
Our focus is on working in partnership with mana whenua, connecting our communities to the importance of biosecurity, and building collaboration across iwi, hapū, community organisations, industry, business, science and mātauranga Māori experts, central government and local government to achieve biosecurity excellence.
Find out more here.
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Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is a uniquely Māori learning environment for everyone. No matter who you are, if you're a New Zealand Citizen or resident living in NZ, we have amazing study possibilities for you.
If you want to learn in an environment that’s been designed for your success and you don’t want to go far from home to do it, this is the place for you. For over 30 years we’ve been delivering recognised qualifications to meet the needs of school leavers, business professionals, empty-nest mums and dads, indigenous academics and kaumātua.
Certificates, diplomas, degrees and a masters degree, we do it all. And we do it with commitment, aroha, and all the support you might need along the way. Culturally rich and inclusive, we believe that what's good for Māori is good for the world, and we'd love for you to come and experience that.
We’ve got sites in 80 towns and cities around the country where you can upskill, get started on a learning journey, or have a second chance at education. So come on, check us out. We'd love you to be part of our whānau
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Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi was established in 1991 by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa, opened in 1992 and officially became a Wānanga in 1997. Awanuiārangi is one of only three institutions designated as Wānanga under the Education Act 1989.
The establishment of Awanuiārangi was an important step that recognised the role of education in providing positive pathways for Māori development. Since that time the institution has offered a range of qualifications, from community education programmes, Certificates and Diplomas to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees.
The founding kaupapa is:
Rukuhia te mātauranga ki tōna hōhonutanga me tōna whānuitanga.
Pursue knowledge to its greatest depths and its broadest horizons.
Discover more here.
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Our changing world creates new opportunities and challenges every day. At the University of Waikato, we’re responding to these changes, leading the way with an innovative approach to education. Come and talk to us at the Tauranga Careers Expo to discover everything you need to know about studying at Waikato, and how we can set you up for a successful career.
Download a prospectus from the University website:
http://www.waikato.ac.nz/study/prospectus
Come and meet the Tinkd Makerspace team.
Got a great business idea? Are you a budding entrepreneur?
Discover how to quickly and cost-efficiently create products without having to purchase or invest in expensive tools and equipment. If you need assistance using cool gear such as 3D printers or Laser cutters or even just want to bounce ideas around, our team of experts is on hand to help.
Find out more here.
Toi Kai Rawa Trust is the Regional Māori economic development organisation in the Bay of Plenty. Our mission is to awaken, weave, and incubate innovative solutions to ignite Māori economies throughout the region.
With a proven track record, Toi Kai Rawa excels in delivering tailored economic development initiatives, such as Toi Ki Tua, Hihiko Te Rawa Auaha and He Rangatahi He Anamata. We focus on Māori land development, strengthening Māori business networks, empowering rangatahi Māori, and supporting Māori communities. Our approach combines co-design, rapid prototyping, scaling, and successful deployment to achieve impactful outcomes.
Learn more here: https://www.toikairawa.co.nz/
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Toi Ohomai is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology (Te Pūkenga).
Te Pūkenga brings the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics (ITPs) and the arranging training activities of certain Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) together to create a national network. This will give learners more choices and flexibility in what, where, and how they learn.
Existing Toi Ohomai ākonga (learners) will be enrolled with Te Pūkenga automatically in the same qualification and will continue to learn in the same way, in the same place, with the same people.
Find out more here.
From humble beginnings in New Zealand to a world leader in Commercial Mowing – our success is driven by our passion to help customers find a better way.
We listen to how you use our products, designing with customer-focused innovation to solve problems you encounter. The result? Mowing solutions which increase productivity, reduce maintenance and can be relied on day-after-day, for years of full-time commercial use.
Originating in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand in the 1980’s, Trimax Mowers were originally developed for the booming New Zealand Kiwifruit industry. But demand soon grew from groundsmen and turf managers who had heard of the mowers’ reputation for durability, quality of cut and low maintenance.
Today Trimax designs and manufactures a wide range of rotary and flail equipment, which has become the benchmark worldwide. From England’s Windsor Castle to US PGA Championship courses, we’re continuing to raise the bar on results.
Find out more here.
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Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka – A place of many firsts.
Built on bold thinking, boundary-breaking research, and some of the best teaching in the country, the University of Otago has been at the forefront of change for over 150 years.
We’re New Zealand’s first university and the first choice for over 21,000 students. As the only true residential campus in Aotearoa, our student community is unparalleled – it’s no surprise people travel far and wide for the Otago experience.
Students benefit from an exciting urban lifestyle in a capital city location, learn from excellent teachers and researchers, and gain world-class qualifications.
We offer degrees in the areas of Architecture & Design, Commerce, Communication, Education, Engineering, Global Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Midwifery, Music, Psychology, Science and Health.
Come and find out about admission, scholarships, and how Victoria ensures you develop your employability skills.
Find out more here.
At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is creating better futures together. It’s what we do, who we are and why we come to work every day. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive.
What's most important to us is understanding what a better future means to our customers and helping them get there. Our first customer came from the Otago goldfields in 1861, what began as Australia’s first and oldest banking institution, today is a bank firmly entrenched in the lives and landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand. Now with more than 1.5 million customers, and 5,000 employees in communities nationwide we continue to help New Zealanders succeed.
If you’re passionate about helping create better futures for our customers, find out more here.
Fine Arts | Photo Media | Digital Design | Sustainable Fashion | Jewellery | IT | Creative Arts Therapy.
Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design is an award-winning specialist in tertiary arts and design education. Internationally-recognised programmes at Certificate, Degree, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters levels are offered.
The Certificate in Digital Media and Design and the Certificate in Arts and Design are 18 week programmes which allow students to build a professional portfolio that can be used to support future degree level study.
Fine Arts, Photo Media, Fashion Design and Graphic Design are taught within the Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photo Media. We also offer a Bachelor of Sustainable Fashion Design, a Bachelor of Jewellery Design + Technology, a Bachelor of Applied Information Technology and a Bachelor of Design + Digital Media.
Programmes are taught by practising artists, designers, educators and researchers. Students develop creative and critical thinking, research, communication and presentation skills, and are exposed to the contemporary arts and design world through exhibitions, internships, international guests and industry professionals.
Find out more here.
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Wintec, one of New Zealand’s leading institutes of technology, helps drive the development of a skilled workforce not only in New Zealand, but around the world. We are a modern institute of technology with a reputation for providing quality education.
Our graduates are work-ready and in-demand by employers. Our students learn professional and vocational skills in stimulating and supportive environments.
We offer training in engineering, trades, science, technology, agriculture, sport, health and social services, education, business and manufacturing, tourism, hospitality, events, English language, media and the creative industries.
Our qualifications range from certificates and diplomas to degrees and post-graduate degrees.
Find out more here.
yia! – Young Innovator Awards is an annual school competition run by Priority One, helping to create tomorrow's innovators by offering a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience and by challenging students to come up with amazing innovative ideas for tomorrow.
Find out more at: www.yia.co.nz
Yoobee Colleges Limited offers a range of qualifications in tourism, beauty and the creative industries through its providers Yoobee College of Creative Innovation https://www.yoobee.ac.nz/), Elite School of Beauty and Spa (please link to website https://www.elitebeautyschool.co.nz/, Cut Above Academy (link to website https://www.cutabove.ac.nz/) and NZ School of Tourism (please link to website https://www.nzschooloftourism.co.nz/)
In Tauranga, we offer Level 3, 4 and 5 qualifications in Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy through the Elite School of Beauty and Spa. At Elite, we believe in creating a family environment where learning, support, and empowerment are part of the culture. We also offer some fees-free courses for eligible students.
So, if you enjoy making people feel good about themselves, studying at Elite is the place for you. A career in beauty and hairdressing is highly rewarding and the industry is constantly evolving and growing so you will continue to be challenged throughout your career.
To find out more, visit the Elite website https://www.elitebeautyschool.co.nz/makeup-beauty-courses/
Ko wai matou? Who are we?
Zespri is more than simply the world’s single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit.
We are proudly the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand’s best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.
He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?
Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.
Visit www.zespri.com/en-NZ
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