Employment

From time to time employers contact the Careers department with part time and full time employment opportunities for students. These opportunities are advertised in the daily class notices.

Students can also check the careers notice board and/or see Ms Boland in M119 for information about the latest opportunities.

Trial Periods

	90-day trial period for small businesses

What it means for you?

From 1 March 2009, businesses that employ 19 or fewer employees will be able to offer new employees a trial period of up to 90 days.

The trial period must be recorded in a written employment agreement at the beginning of the employment relationship. An employee cannot pursue a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal if he or she is given notice during the trial period. The employee can however raise a personal grievance if issues such as discrimination arise.

For more information on the new law please visit
www.dol.govt.nz/90-day

Minimum Wage is going up to $12.75

The new minimum wage rates will come into effect on April 1, 2010.

The adult minimum wage will increase from $12.50 to $12.75. This applies to all employees aged 18 and over and includes those aged 16 and 17 who are not new entrants or trainees.

The training and new entrants' minimum wages will increase from $10.00 to $10.20 an hour.

Visit our website for further information on the minimum wage or your minimum employment rights.

Holiday entitlements for Anzac day

This year Anzac day falls on Sunday 25 April. This means that those who normally work Sundays will receive a paid day off on Anzac day. Alternatively if you do work on Anzac day, you are entitled to time and a half for the hours you work and an alternative holiday (if Sunday would be otherwise a working day for you). Visit our website, for more information on alternative holidays (days in lieu).

Please note that Anzac Day is also a restricted trading day. Most shops selling retail goods can not open until 1pm on this day. Certain shops may remain open. For more information view our information on Shop Opening Hours.

Current Opportunities

JobStart

JobStart is a specialist entry-level job placement consultancy assisting school leavers into their first job.

Key features include:

Interview Coaching
Entry-level Job Placement into a variety of industries
Mentoring & Support for 12 months
Recommended Industry relevant Study programme in liaison with the employer
Opportunities to meet with other school leavers starting their career.

To be considered you must possess the following:

Positive Attitude
Motivation to make something of yourself
Good written & oral communication skills
Ideally NCEA Level 1 or above

To apply:

Visit www.jobstart.org.nz for details on what is required for your application. You will be required to complete an Application form, covering letter and a Resume to our specific standards.

NB. A placement fee of $50 is payable when JobStart places you in a position.

Science Alive Weekend Volunteers

Volunteers required for 'Saturday Science' Saturday morning Science & Technology programmes.

Suitable for Yr 11-13 students with an interest in science and technology and those interested in teaching careers or working with children.

You must commit to at least 3 Saturday mornings each term between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

More information and application details can be found on the flyer on the careers notice board (top of stairs, main block).

YMCA Holiday Programme Volunteer Opportunites

The YMCA holiday progammes provide students aged 16+ with opportunities to gain valuable leadership skills, confidence and experience working with children. Contact Hayley Oswin 963 2822, youth@ymcachch.org.nz ot text 021 02231648.

All Stars Kids Club (formerly Bright'uns Sunshine Holiday Club)

All Stars Kids Club runs school holiday programmes for children aged 5 to 14 years with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Programmes run every school holidays Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.00pm. A payment of $25.00 per day is made to volunteers.

Contact Donna: 021 023 86828 or 388 6112