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Army Careers - Recruiting Information

www.army.mil.nz

2011 Intakes:
At present the Army is recruiting for their next intakes which start in Jan and Feb 2011.Below is an outline of the trades they are taking.
 
Jan 2011

  • Electrician  Techs
  • Maintenance Fitters
  • Vehicle Mechanics
  • Carpenters
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Field Engineer
  • Plant Ops
  • Fire Fighters
  • Combat (Crewman/Rifleman)
  • Drivers
  • Intelligence Operators
  • Ammo Techs Armourers
  • Electrician  Fitters

Feb 2011

  • Combat (Crewman/Rifleman)
  • Chef
  • Steward
  • Movement Operator
  • Supply Techs
  • Communication System Op
  • Information System Op
  • Systems Engineer
  • Medic

There is a new trade within the Army which is Electronic Warfare Operator.

All selections for Jan/Feb intakes will be held this year. Students interested in joining the Army are encouraged to submit an online application within the next 4-6wks (ie by end of August/early September).



CPIT Campus Tours


3rd August, 7th September, 12th October and 2nd November.

For more information email liaison@cpit.ac.nz or ring 0800 24 24 76 or visit www.cpit.ac.nz

 

CPIT Information Evenings

Tuesday 27th July

Musical Arts       6.30pm (Jazz Concert at 7.30pm), CPIT Jazz School, Cnr High & Madras Sts    
Broadcasting     7.30pm, TV Block, Cnr Madrs & Southwark Sts


Wednesday 28th July

Applied Science    6.30pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre, Madras Street
Art & Design and Architectural Studies    6.30pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre
Engineering    7.00pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre


Tuesday 3rd August

Circo Arts    6.00-7.30pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre    
Medical Imagaing    6.00-7.00pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre
Musical Arts    6.30pm (Pop Concert at 7.30pm), CPIT Jazz School
Nursing    5.00pm-6.00pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre


Wednesday 11th August

Nursing    6.00pm-7.00pm, CPIT Rakaia Centre

 

Massey University Information Roadshow

When:     Tuesday 10th August
Where:    Holiday Inn on Avon, 356 Oxford Terrace    

This is a SINGLE event which will enable students to hear presentations about a variety of programmes or chat one on one to Massey staff.

There will be staff available from

Design & Fine Arts
Veterinary Science
Aviation
Food Technology
College of Business
College of Humanities and Social Sciences

as well as liaison and students services staff.
 
Staff will be available from 3pm - 8pm to discuss Massey programme with students and parents. This event is suitable for students at any age and stage of their consideration of Massey University. 

There will soon be a poster on the careers noticeboard about the event with specific presentation times.

 

Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School

www.toiwhakaari.ac.nz

Applications for 2011 now open. Bachelor of Performing Arts (Acting) close Monday 16th August. All other course applications close Friday 24th September.

Open Day: Friday 27th August, 10am - 4pm



Victoria University Course Planning Drop-In Session

When:    Wednesday 8th September
Where:   Ballentyne Room, Chateau on the Park
Time:      2pm - 5pm

Students are welcome to drop in any time in the afternoon to discuss areas such as:

  • the degree and course planning process 
  • accommodation & scholarship applications
  • admission requirements & the enrolment process

    Appointments are not required.




    MAINZ Christchurch Open Night

    When:     Thursday 23rd September
    Where:    191 High Street, City
    Time:       7.00pm - 9.00pm



    CPIT NASDA Auditions - 25th & 26 September

    For an audition pack contact CPIT at 0800 24 24 76, www.cpit.ac.nzor info@cpit.ac.nz



    Telford Rural Polytechnic - Taster Weeks 

    When: Sunday 3rd October - Thursday 7th October

    Limited to 40 students. Application forms available from the Careers Room M119 or
    www.telford.ac.nz



    Natcoll

    For more information or to enrol in any of the events listed below
    simply phone 0800 665544 or email
    info.chch@natcoll.ac.nz 

    Free Taster Workshops

    • Monday, 4 October 2010 (Animation & Digital Video)

    Open Days

    • Thursday, 7 October 2010

    Exhibition Week

    • Monday - Friday, 20 - 24 September 2010

     

    Pacific International Hotel Management School - Career Week

    When:    Tuesday 5th - Friday 8th October
    Where:    PIHMS, New Plymouth

    Are you in Year 12 or 13? If so, you are invited to attend an exciting Career Week at the Pacific International Hotel Management School.

    The programme is an introduction for students considering entering the School's Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management course.

    During the week, students will:

    • experience reception and restaurant service, cooking and other important hotel operational functions
    • meet with current management and students on campus
    • listen to organised discussion on hospitality
    • explore beind the scenes in operating hotels
    • live in twin hotel rooms with private facilities and enjoy three excellent meals daily
    • enjoy a variety of recreational activities
    • and much more!

    Students are supervised by qualified professional staff and experts from the hospitality industry.

    Visit www.pihms.ac.nz to apply.




    Christchurch Careers Expo 2011
    CBS Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington

    http://www.careers-expo.co.nz/Site/About/Default.aspx

    The Coca-Cola Careers Expo comprises the widest range of exhibitors of any Expo in New Zealand consisting of tertiary providers, training institutes, employers, industry's, government departments, and corporate New Zealand.

    The Expo also offers an in-depth seminar programme. Covering a broad range of topics from study and training options to career-change planning, these seminars are presented in a vibrant forum style presentation, by people presently employed in their chosen fields.

    Key Benefits of the Careers Expo for Attendees

    • Hundreds of leading corporpate, government and educational exhibitors offering exciting career opportunities
    • Career planning advice & resources, including study and training options for different career paths
    • New Zealand's largest and only National Careers Expo
    • Free Entry
    • Many years of committeed secondary school and community support
    • Integrated seminar programmes coordinated by Career Services
    • Independent career and job advice and guidance provided on site by Career Services

       

    Registration:
    The General Public are NOT required to register. Entry is FREE.

    All Year 12 & 13 AGHS students have the opportunity to attend the Careers Expo. Students attend school in the morning and then travel together by bus to the Westpac Centre. Buses leave the school at 1.00pm and return by 3.15pm.

    Parents who do not want their daughter to attend the Expo will be asked to phone their daughter's dean on 3897199. Full contact details on the Contacts page.