SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE

A hands-on programme designed to turn potential into skills, experience and opportunities for the future.

Once accepted into Tupu Rangatahi, rangatahi will join a small cohort and begin a 10-week journey of learning, growth and opportunity. Together, they'll get to know one another, build relationships with our team and mentors, and take part in a structured programme that combines practical work experience, industry training, life skills and employment preparation.

Through hands-on learning, recognised qualifications and real-world workplace placements, rangatahi will gain the confidence, skills and experience needed to take their next steps into employment, further training or education.

  • Warehouse coordination and stock management

  • Production and logistics processes

  • Administrative tasks

  • Food safety and operational procedures

  • Customer service and teamwork in fast-paced environments

  • Digital and administrative skill development

  • Hands-on learning with everyday skills needed for employment

  • Peer learning and support networks

  • Exposure to multiple industries and career pathways

  • Hands-on workplace experience through placements with programme partners

Work experience includes:

Formal and informal qualifications gained:

  • Forklift training and licence (F Endorsement)

  • Food Safety Certificate (NZQA Unit Standard 20666)

  • Customer Service (NZQA Unit Standard 57)

  • First Aid certification (NZQA Unit Standards 6401 & 6402)

  • Barista certification (NZQA Unit Standard: 17285)

  • Digital Literacy & Online Safety

  • Microsoft Office Education

  • Budgeting and financial capability workshop

  • Workplace health and safety training