Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
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
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.
Interested in joining the programme or getting involved?
Tradies, contractors, and business owners from across Kāpiti are invited to learn how MTFJ can help connect them with motivated local young people looking for employment opportunities.
We're already helped more than 30 young people into meaningful local employment, supporting businesses to build their workforce while creating positive outcomes for our community.
Join us for a free information evening to hear local success stories, explore employment and training pathways, and discover how the programme can help you find and develop future talent. Whether you're looking to fill a current vacancy, grow your team, or simply learn more about the support available, this event is a great opportunity to connect with other local employers and ask questions.
Enjoy networking, light refreshments, and practical insights into how MTFJ can support your business.
RSVP for this free event by 5pm, Monday 27 July.
Date: Thursday 30 July
Time: 4–6pm
Location: The Bond Store, 21 Birmingham Street, Paraparaumu