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
• the Porirua Careers Expo is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals and education providers, network with peers and kickstart your career journey!
• 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)!

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

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 – 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

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

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

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

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

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