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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.
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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.
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!
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
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 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 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
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
Careers in professional services span several industries, including accounting, law, engineering, banking and real estate. Check out the exhibitor list
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
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
There are heaps of stalls at this Careers Expo, from education, health, tech, construction and government. There will be something for everyone.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Citizens Advice Bureau Porirua | www.porirua.cab.org.nz | www.youth.cab.org.nz |
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
Te Rauparaha Arena
17 Parumoana Street
Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
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.