Straight to Work

The Chamber has a new pool of people who have recently completed our Straight 2 Work programme and are looking for work in a variety of roles.

For more information

Please contact Kirstie Mill:

 
 
 
 

A selection of our current job seekers:

Andrew
Seeking: accounts/office administration/customer service
I am seeking an opportunity to expand my skills and knowledge in office accounting and administration and to contribute to the growth and success of an employer.

Key skills and experience:

  • Confident in using ms office suite
  • Excellent organisation and planning skills
  • Able to quickly learn new technologies and systems
  • Responsible, and reliable with a positive attitude
  • High level of written and oral communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service abilities, constantly aiming to exceed consumer expectations
  • Delightful sense of humour
  • Supportive and engaged team player

Christopher

Seeking: library / research / archives / admin
I am seeking the opportunity extend myself in a role well suited to my skill set. I have the motivation required to succeed and build a strong relationship with any future employer.

Key skills and experience:

  • Confident user of microsoft office 2010 with accurate 50-60wpm data entry
  • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise workloads
  • Proven ability to analyse information and experience in the use of both print and digital databases
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service skills including call taking and store front
  • Personal diligence and professional manner

Danielle
Seeking: retail management position
I am seeking an opportunity to further my skills and experience in a management role. I have experience working in retail and am 100% customer focused, my service is all about giving an exceptional customer experience. I am passionate about what i do and it shows when i do it. My mature approach and strong work ethic will be a great asset to any team.

Key skills and experience:

  • Excellent understanding of the retail environment and customer service
  • Efficiency, i am constantly looking for effective work methods to make sure the day to day running of a shop is at top standards
  • Ability to motivate and lead a sales team in a professional manner on a day to day basis
  • Genuine passion for retail and fashion.

Jonni
Seeking: retail/fashion/journalism roles
I want to increase my customer service skills with retail work in the clothing/fashion industry, and I would also like to apply my journalism training with work at a fashion publication.

Key skills and experience:

  • Proficient in Microsoft office suite
  • Typing speed of 63 wpm
  • Immaculate personal presentation
  • Certificate in media communications and journalism
  • Customer service/retail background
  • Able to relate well to and communicate with others
  • Approachable manner, great sense of humour

Julian
Seeking: administration/data entry/office junior
I am seeking an opportunity to start my career utilising my skills and experience in an office junior role.

Key skills and experience:

  • National certificate in business admin and computing level 2
  • Certificate in office admin and computing (introductory)
  • Experienced and efficient with ms office suite
  • Fast, accurate typist (50 wpm) and data entry abilities
  • Communicates well with others face to face or on the phone
  • Team player, can also work well as an individual
  • Always happy to learn and improve skills
  • Able to multi-task and prioritise key work objectives
  • I am a capable, reliable, honest, hardworking and enjoy challenges

Robert W

Seeking: accounts/ administration / web design
I am seeking an opportunity to utilise my skills and experience to secure an accounts receivable/ payable, administration or web design role.

Key skills and experience:

  • Experience and confident using MS office suite up to 2010 version
  • Knowledge of myob
  • Experience in using html, javascript and css
  • Ability to pick up inaccuracies
  • Takes a professional approach to all duties
  • Enjoys interacting and solving problems with a variety of people
  • I am a trustworthy, reliable and dependable team player with a positive attitude
  • Uses initiative to get duties completed in a timely manner by prioritising key responsibilities
  • Always keen to further education and learning
  • Diploma course in business computing – Massey University

Ross
Seeking: facilities roles
I am seeking a position in which I could use my extensive experience in property services and safety and security.

Key skills and experience:

  • Experience in the management of contract staff 
  • Committed to providing the highest possible standard of service to customers with an ability to balance the needs of the customers with that of the business
  • Reliable, trustworthy, punctual person who is friendly and outgoing as evidenced by top secret security clearance and delegated responsibility in working with vip stakeholders
  • I enjoy working as part of a team, but am equally comfortable working in sole charge environments
  • I freely embrace innovation in technology and enjoy mastering new processes and methodology
  • Experienced in monitoring and maintaining health and safety and site safe practices in the workplace and as chief warden organizing training for onsite floor wardens and first aiders
  • Leadership and supervision of contractors and staff
  • Administration of building maintenance helpdesk and building security systems

Tiare
Seeking: reception/administration
I am seeking an opportunity to utilise my skills in an administrative or receptionist role. My maturity, reliability and my honesty will be an asset to any employer.

Key skills and experience:

  • Computer skills (l1,l2,l3)
  • Fast and accurate typist (60-70 wpm)
  • Communication skills
  • Customer service skills
  • Multitasking as well as completing set work & tasks
  • Fast learner
  • Time management

Viavia
Seeking: intermediate commercial solicitor/company secretary
I am seeking an opportunity to use and build on the skills I have gained as a commercial lawyer. My ability to work well in a team, as both a team member or manager and my negotiation and mediation skills will ensure that I make a valuable contribution to my employer’s business. I have high level business contacts in Fiji and New Zealand and have a proven record of securing significant clients.

Key skills and experience:

  • Extensive experience researching and drafting commercial contracts
  • Extensive corporate governance experience
  • In depth knowledge of how to manage company secretarial responsibilities
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently lead and manage a team
  • Strong skills in Project Management
  • Good use of initiative to resolve issues
  • Proven track record of leadership and initiative
  • Effective negotiator and mediator
  • Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, conveying complex issues in a logical and persuasive manner
  • Admitted to the Bar in New Zealand (2007)
  • LLB/BA (International Politics)