Porirua Careers Expo


Te Rauparaha Arena, Tuesday 13 May,
9.30am–4.30pm, FREE!

Exhibitors Location FAQs Competitions


Explore your career opportunities! The expo is open to students from Porirua and the wider Wellington region – and to those who have already left school, or anyone wanting career inspiration help finding a new career.


What is the expo all about?

  • exploring 80 stalls with careers in tech, health, construction, trades and more
  • CV and interview help – get tips to land your dream job
  • giveaways, free food and 8 X $500 Prezzy cards to win (thanks to Tranquil IT for their generous sponsorship)!


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Get inspired about your future!

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The Porirua Careers Expo is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, network with peers and kickstart your career journey!

Don't miss the one-day event, Tuesday 13 May, 9.30am-4.30pm, Te Rauparaha Arena.


Exhibitors Location FAQs Competitions


Win BIG at the Careers Expo

Thanks to Tranquil IT, there will be eight chances to win a $500 Prezzy Card throughout the day. Hand in your completed passport at the expo to be in the draw to win.



Take charge of your future!


The Porirua Careers Expo is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, and training providers – and to get help with your CV and interview skills.

Don't miss out on Tuesday 13 May, 9.30am–5.30pm!

Exhibitors Location FAQs Competitions


Exhibitors

Technology. Careers Expo, 2025

Interested in technology?

Advice on pathways across technology, online game development, online security, Software as a Service (SaaS), tech training providers and more.
Check out the exhibitor list

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Is construction your thing?

We have employers and training providers covering the construction and infrastructure industry. They will help you gain insights on these career paths, qualifications required, available training and apprenticeships in these industries. These include civil works, engineering, carpentry, surveying and other building industry related careers. Check out the exhibitor list

Trades, career expo, 2025

Trades – want to earn while you learn?

Trades are a great way to do this – we are showcasing lots of trade-related careers outside the construction industry. These include roles in the seafood industry, motor industry, arborists, turf management, butchery, bakery, manufacturing, beauty industry, airports and more. Check out the exhibitor list

Health. Careers Expo, 2025

Looking for a career in health?

Health is not just about doctors and nurses, we are showcasing a range of health career pathways, including mental health, paramedicine, social work, disability and support work and more. Check out the exhibitor list

PopUp Bus School 10a

Thinking about further education?

We have many education providers at the expo, including universities and polytechnics. Our vocational education providers cover careers in trades, technology, health and beauty, teaching and more. Check out the exhibitor list

Professional Services. Careers Expo, 2025

Thinking about a career in professional services?

Careers in professional services span several industries, including accounting, law, engineering, banking and real estate. Check out the exhibitor list

Community Support Police officers at the Hub, 2025

Working for local or central government

There are nearly 200,000 people working within the government sector across the Wellington region. They are employed in an interesting mix of agencies and careers. We have stalls from many large government agencies showcasing some of these roles, including New Zealand Police, New Zealand Defence Force, Corrections, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Porirua City Council and other government agencies. Check out the exhibitor list

Work Ready, Career Expo, 2025

Get work ready

Would you like help to get work ready? Our work ready stalls can provide support with CV creation, job interview assistance, driver licence training, linking to local employers and more. Check out the exhibitor list


Careers Expo, 2025, logos and sponsors

Exhibitor list

There are heaps of stalls at this Careers Expo, from education, health, tech, construction and government. There will be something for everyone.

Construction and infrastructure

Beca | www.beca.com | www.linkedin.com/company/beca

Civil Contractors NZ | www.civilcontractors.co.nz

Downer | www.downergroup.co.nz | www.facebook.com/downergroup

JFC | www.jfcltd.co.nz | www.linkedin.com/company/jfc-ltd

LT McGuinness Ltd | www.ltmcguinness.co.nz

McConnell Dowell & HEB Construction | www.mcconnelldowell.com | www.heb.co.nz

New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors | www.nziqs.co.nz

Raranga Limited | www.raranga.net.nz | www.facebook.com/Raranga.BuildingCareers | www.instagram.com/raranga_buildingcareers

Skills Specialised Trades | www.etco.co.nz | www.icexl.co.nz


Education

Girls who Grow | www.girlswhogrow.co.nz | www.instagram.com/girlswhogrow_nz

Ministry of Education | www.workforce.education.govt.nz | www.facebook.com/EducationGovtNZ | www.instagram.com/educationgovtnz | www.tiktok.com/@educationgovtnz

MITO | www.mito.org.nz | www.facebook.com/MITONewZealand | www.linkedin.com/school/338250 | www.instagram.com/mito.nz

NZMA | www.nzma.ac.nz

Skills Premier | www.skills-premier.org | www.facebook.com/premierinstituteofeducation | @skills_premier

Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington | www.wgtn.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/vicuniwgtn | 0277677452

Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand | www.ecnz.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/TeRitoMaiohaECNZ

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa | www.twoa.ac.nz

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury | www.canterbury.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/@universitycanterbury | www.instagram.com/ucnz |

Tertiary Education Commission | www.tec.govt.nz

University of Otago | www.otago.ac.nz

Whitireia and WelTec | www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/whitireiaandweltec | www.tiktok.com/@whitireiaandweltec

Yoobee Colleges | www.yoobee.ac.nz


Government

Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections | www.careers.corrections.govt.nz | www.facebook.com/CorrectionsNZ

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment | www.employment.govt.nz | www.facebook.com/EmploymentNZ | www.linkedin.com/company/employment-new-zealand

New Zealand Defence Force | www.defencecareers.mil.nz

New Zealand Police | www.police.govt.nz

Porirua City Council | www.poriruacity.govt.nz

Porirua City Council Elections Team | www.poriruacity.govt.nz/elections

StudyLink | www.studylink.govt.nz


Health

Kia ora Hauora | www.kiaorahauora.co.nz | www.facebook.com/kiaorahauora | Instagram: kiaorahauora

Spectrum Care | www.spectrumcare.org.nz | www.facebook.com/spectrumcare | www.instagram.com/spectrumcarenz

Te Whaka Whaiora Trust | www.tww.org.nz

Vakatautua | www.vakatautua.co.nz |

Wellington Free Ambulance | www.wfa.org.nz | www.facebook.com/wellingtonfreeambulance

Whitireia and WelTec | www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz | www.facebook.com/whitireiaandweltec | www.tiktok.com/@whitireiaandweltec


Professional services

BRANZ | www.branz.co.nz | www.facebook.com/branz.science | www.instagram.com/branz.science

Bubu’s Lashes | www.bubusdluxlashes.com | www.facebook.com/bubusdluxlashesandbrows

Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand | www.charteredaccountantsanz.com | www.instagram.com/charteredaccountantsanz | www.facebook.com/HarcourtsParemata

New Zealand Law Society | www.lawsociety.org.nz


Technology

Bastion Security | www.bastionsecurity.co.nz

Creative HQ | www.creativehq.co.nz | www.facebook.com/CreativeHQ.co.nz | www.linkedin.com/company/creative-hq | www.instagram.com/creativehq

Datacom | www.datacom.com/nz/en

Seeing Stars | www.seeingstars.studio | www.facebook.com/seeingstarsnz | www.bsky.app/profile/seeingstarsnz.bsky.social

Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington | www.wgtn.ac.nz

TechStep | www.techstep.nz | www.facebook.com/TechStepNZ | www.instagram.com/techstepnz | www.linkedin.com/showcase/tech-step

Trade Me Jobs | www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs | www.tiktok.com/@trademejobs | www.linkedin.com/company/trade-me-jobs

Tranquil IT | www.tranquilit.nz

Tūhura Tech | www.tuhuratech.org.nz | www.instagram.com/tuhura_tech | mastodon.nzoss.nz/@tuhuratech


Trades

J.H. Whittaker & Sons Ltd (Whittaker's) | www.whittakers.co.nz | www.facebook.com/WhittakersNZ | www.instagram.com/whittakersnz

Mexted Sports Turf | www.mexteds.co.nz | www.facebook.com/MextedSportsTurf | www.instagram.com/mextedsportsturf

New World Porirua & Whitby | www.newworld.co.nz

Rutherford & Bond Toyota | www.toyota.co.nz/rutherford-bond-toyota-king-toyota

Seafood New Zealand | www.seafood.org.nz

Technical Access & Rescue Academy | www.tara.org.nz | www.facebook.com/TechnicalAccessRescueAcademy

Treescape | www.treescape.co.nz

Wellington Airport | www.wellingtonairport.co.nz | www.facebook.com/WellingtonAirport


Work ready

Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua | www.porirua.cab.org.nz | www.youth.cab.org.nz |

www.instagram.com/cab_porirua

Graeme Dingle Foundation Wellington | www.dinglefoundation.org.nz

Inland Revenue | www.ird.govt.nz

Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) | www.workandincome.govt.nz/work/get-ready-to-work/training-study-and-qualifications/limited-service-volunteer/index.html

Partners Porirua | www.partnersporirua.org.nz | www.facebook.com/partnersporirua | www.instagram.com/partnersporirua

Te Hoe Ākau | www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/employment

The Ministry of Social Development | www.workandincome.govt.nz

Workbridge | www.workbridge.co.nz | www.facebook.com/wbemploymentservices


Location

FREE entry

Porirua Careers Expo

Te Rauparaha Arena
17 Parumoana Street
Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022

FAQs

Who can go to the expo?
The expo is open to students from Porirua and the wider Wellington region – and to those who have already left school, or anyone wanting career inspiration help finding a new career. All are welcome!

How do I get there by public transport?

Catch the train or bus to Porirua and either walk or ride an e-scooter around the harbour pathway to the venue.

There are also nearby public bus stops on Norrie St and Lyttelton Ave.

Is there parking?
Available on surrounding streets such as Wi Neera Drive or you can leave your car at the railway station and take the short walk to Te Rauparaha Park.

There are accessible carparks available on a first come, first served basis. Please display your mobility parking permit, located in the Te Rauparaha Arena car park.

For those driving there, Te Rauparaha Arena has free three-hour car parking available.

How much does it cost?
Entry to the Porirua Careers Expo is free for everyone.

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