Kia Takatū ki te Mahi!
Get Job Ready!
Nau mai, haere mai
The Toi Ohomai Careers & Employability Team is here for all students, past and present, to assist you on your journey to a rewarding career. Whether you’re exploring career ideas, looking for work, searching for an internship, thinking of applying for a scholarship or preparing for employment – we’re here to support you.
You’ll find a range of career resources, up to date information and opportunities with local volunteer organisations, internships, job vacancies and labour market information all in one central space.
We also welcome contact from regional and national employers seeking part-time employees and full-time graduates to transition from education to employment.
We look forward to working with you.
The Careers and Employability Team
We’re here to support you with decision making and a successful transition into employment.
Our team can provide guidance with career planning, job and volunteering opportunities, employability skill development and more!
We offer student workshops, one-on-one appointments, and a range of industry-focused events to help you take control of your own career journey.
Chanel
“Attitude is everything – it shapes your career”
Susie
“Go with the choice that scares you the most, because that’s the one that is going to help you grow.”
Ben
“Opportunities multiply as they are seized.”
Sky
“When your passion and purpose are greater than your fears and excuses, you will find a way.”
Our Approach to Career Planning
When you connect with us at our in-class workshops or one-on-one appointments, we follow the Te Whare Tapa Whā framework to help you plan your career. This is adapted from the health model introduced by Sir Mason Durie (1988). Durie used the symbol of a wharenui to illustrate the four elements of Māori well-being. The walls represent spiritual health, whānau, mental and physical balance. When the four wellbeing elements are actively considered, you’lll be in the best position to make good career decisions.
Durie, M. (1988) Whaiora: Maori health development. Auckland: Oxford University Press
Accessibility Support
Our Accessibility Team is here to support students with learning challenges. They can help with interview and enrolment assistance, referrals, note-taker services and liaison with community agencies.
Email Michelle.TeMoana@toiohomai.ac.nz (Tauranga) or Vanessa.kite@toiohomai.ac.nz (Rotorua) for a kōrero.
Māori Ākonga Support
Our Kaitātaiako, Hinemaea Ngatai-Smith provides culturally responsive and inclusive services to ākonga Māori. This includes Kaupapa Māori based learning strategies, Tikanga, Te Reo Māori, Hononga and other initiatives. We welcome contact from ākonga who have joined us!
Email Hinemaea.Ngatai-Smith@toiohomai.ac.nz for a kōrero.
