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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 Mrs Black in F1 for information about the latest opportunities.
My First Job - NZ Department of Labour
http://dol.govt.nz/myfirstjob/index.asp
This is a new online resource for young people and will answer many of your employment questions, and provide useful up to date information about employment law in New Zealand.
Trial Periods
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90-day trial period for small businesses |
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What it means for you? |
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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
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Minimum Wage is going up to $12.75
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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.
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Holiday entitlements for Anzac Day 2011 |
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
Basebook Canterbury Youth Jobs & Support
www.facebook.com/bbcanty
Basebook is all about jobs for youth in Canterbury. Check out their facebook page. It features
- jobs available for 16-24 year olds (full and part time)
- Your rights
- CV templates
- Interview tips
- How to choose what job
If you are interested in an advertised job, either comment or like the post. Basebook will send you a friend request. Once you accept the friend request they will send you more information about the job.
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.
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. You will receive full training, FREE trips and a reference for your CV.
Great experience if you are thinking of studying teaching, recreation, nursing etc.
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