Porirua Careers Expo
Te Rauparaha Arena, Thursday 9 May, 9.30am-5.30pm, Free!
Explore your career opportunities! The expo is open to students from Porirua and the wider Wellington region, and those who have already left school and want to be inspired to find a new career.
There’s something for everyone, with over 70 stalls showcasing career and education pathways across technology, health, construction, trades, professional services and more:
- Tech workshops with speakers from Wellington tech companies, including gaming, product and design, cyber security and software development.
- Employers with current vacancies.
- Hands on help with interview skills and CV writing.
- Giveaways, prizes, and free food available.
Be inspired by your future possibilities!
Ready to take the next step towards your dream career?
The Porirua Careers Expo is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, network with peers, and kickstart your career journey!
Don't miss out on Thursday 9 May, 9.30am-5.30pm!
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Location
Free Entry
Porirua Careers Expo
9 May, 9:30am – 2:00pm and 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
Vendor List
Vendor list and floor plan
There are heaps of stalls at this Careers Expo, from education, health, Tech, construction and government. There will be something for everyone.
Download the the floor plan and full vendor list here
Construction and Infrastructure
- Barber Commercial Limited
- BCITO
- Beca New Zealand www.beca.com
- Brian Perry Civil www.brianperrycivil.co.nz
- Civil Contractors New Zealand www.civilcontractors.co.nz/ www.civilcontractors.co.nz/epic-careers-in-infrastructure/10929/
- Crane Association of New Zealand www.cranes.org.nz/
- Downer www.downergroup.co.nz/
- Etco (Skills) www.etco.co.nz/
- Higgins Contractors Ltd www.higgins.co.nz/
- JFC www.jfcltd.co.nz/
- LT McGuinness www.ltmcguinness.co.nz
- McConnell Dowell Contractors Ltd www.mcconnelldowell.com/
- National Association of Women in Construction www.nawic.org.nz/
- New Zealand institute of Quantity Surveyors www.nziqs.co.nz/
- Rāranga Building Careers www.raranga.net.nz/
- SAP Contractors Limited www.sapcontractorsltd.co.nz
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Construction) www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz
- Waihanga Ara Rau (Workforce Development Council )
Education
- Etu Ao Home-Based Learning - He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens www.wmkindergartens.org.nz/our-services/etu-ao/
- Limited Service Volunteers (LSV) www.workandincome.govt.nz/work/get-ready-to-work/training-study-and-qualifications/limited-service-volunteer/index.html
- Massey University www.massey.ac.nz
- Ministry of Education www.education.govt.nz/
- New Zealand Management Academies www.NZMA.AC.NZ
- Te Mana o Kupe Charitable Trust www.tmok.org.nz
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Education) www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Music) www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz
- Te Wānanga o Aotearoa www.twoa.ac.nz/
- University of Otago www.otago.ac.nz
- University of Waikato www.waikato.ac.nz
- University of Auckland www.auckland.ac.nz
- Victoria University of Wellington www.wgtn.ac.nz
- Whitecliffe College of Arts & Designs www.whitecliffe.ac.nz/
Government
- Department of Corrections Department of Corrections
- Inland Revenue www.ird.govt.nz
- Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) www.esr.cri.nz/
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment www.mbie.govt.nz/
- New Zealand Defence Force www.defencecareers.mil.nz
- New Zealand Police
- Porirua City Council www.poriruacity.govt.nz
Health
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Health) www.whitireiaweltec.ac.nz
- Te Waka Whaiora Trust www.tww.org.nz/
- Te Whatu Ora
- The 502 and Ora Toa Health www.the502.co.nz/
- Toitu Te Waiora (Workforce Development Council)
- Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz
Professional Services
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand www.charteredaccountantsanz.com/
- NZ Law Society www.lawsociety.org.nz
- Orogen Limited www.orogen.nz
- Westpac Porirua www.westpac.co.nz
Technology
- Arlo Software www.arlo.co
- Bastion Security Group www.bastionsecurity.co.nz
- Dev Academy Aotearoa www.devacademy.co.nz
- Dinosaur Polo Club and New Zealand Game Developers Association www.nzgda.com www.dinopoloclub.com/
- Floating Rock Studio www.floating-rock.com/
- IT Works Limited www.itworks.co.nz
- TechStep www.techstep.nz
- Toi Mai (Workforce Development Council)
- Tūhura Tech www.tuhuratech.org.nz
- Victoria University of Wellington - Technology www.wgtn.ac.nz/
- Yoobee Colleges LTD www.yoobee.ac.nz
Work Ready
- Dress for Success Wellington www.yesforsuccess.org.nz
- Graeme Dingle Foundation www.dinglefoundation.org.nz/wellington/
- Inland Revenue www.ird.govt.nz
- Inwork www.inwork.co.nz
- Le Fale jobs and skills hub
- Partners Porirua www.partnersporirua.org.nz
- Pātaka Toa - Te Hoe Akau www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/
- The Learning Shop www.thelearningshop.co.nz
- The Ministry of Social Development
- Toa Te Roopu Awhina www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/social-services
- Workbridge Employment Services www.workbridge.co.nz
Other
- Bark Limited www.bark.co.nz
- Bubu's Lashes www.bubusdluxlashes.com
- Rutherford & Bond Toyota www.toyota.co.nz/
- Transdev www.transdev.co.nz
FAQs
Catch the train 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.
Parking
Available on surrounding streets such as Wi Neera Dr 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 serve 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.
On street parking in Porirua City Centre is free at the weekend.
Free entry
Entry to Porirua Careers Expo is free for everyone
