Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Keen to get into mahi?

Opportunities are available now through Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ)!

If you’re aged between 18–24 yrs old and in receipt of a Job Seeker Support, MTFJ can help you get work ready and find the right job.

MTFJ can help you with:

  • Work readiness skills
  • Driver Licencing
  • CVs and job seeking
  • Interview preparation and clothing
  • Direct employment opportunities

Contact the MTFJ team

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of New Zealand Mayors, working together to support young rangatahi aged 18–24 into employment, education, training, and other positive activities in our communities.

Our goal is to support young people into meaningful, sustainable local employment. We recognise that taking those first steps into the workforce can be challenging, so MTFJ provides wraparound support to build confidence, develop work readiness, and remove barriers such as transport, work gear, or access to life skills training.

Partnering with local employers

The programme also partners with local employers to create sustainable opportunities that support rangatahi in our district. Employers can access practical support such as help with recruitment, training subsidies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and short-course qualifications or licences, including forklift, Site Safe, first aid, and driver licensing.

Together, we’re building pathways that connect rangatahi with local businesses, creating strong futures for our young people and communities.

MTFJ Youth Employment Lead with Insitu building apprentice
Insitu Building and their new apprentice Cameron (middle) who was supported by the MTFJ programme

Interested in joining the programme or getting involved?

Contact the MTFJ team