March 2014
Contents
Page 2
Careers Roundup
Page 3
NZMA Website
Pages 4 & 5
Why should you staircase?
Pages 6 & 7
National Minimum Wage Increase
Pages 8
NZMA Auckland South News
Page 10
NZMA Waikato News
Page 11
Employer Partnerships
Pages 12 & 13
Employer SiteWhat’s Visit
in it for you?
Page 14
Current Vacancies
Pages 15 - 20
Student Support Corner
Page 21
Contact Us
Page 22
March 2014
A word from the man in charge...
Know Your Rights! The weekly roundPublic up... Holiday Entitlements
Kia Ora and welcome to this edition of Career Talk.
Hopefully you’ll enjoy this edition as we’ve included lots of exciting news from all our campuses plus a few explanations for some of the things you may be hearing around campus.
You’ll also find all the usual content including our current vacancies, contact information and a word from student support
If there is anything you’d like included please get in touch with the Careers Team and let us know, otherwise...
Enjoy!...
March 2014
A word from the man in charge...
Know Your Rights! The weekly roundPublic up... Holiday Entitlements
March 2014
Know Yourhas Rights The NZMA website a new section dedicated to helping you find a job. As you can see on the opposite page for NZMAHospice Careers now has a step Auckland by step guide to Students volunteer West creating your CV and how to apply for our current vacancies online.
Step 1 - Log on to the new NZMA website and click on the Careers section (in the top right hand corner of the screen)
Step 2- Click on the Job Seeker option, this will bring you to the page which looks the same as the one opposite
Step 3 - Search for a job! Simply click on the job search options for the type of role you are looking for, then pick a location and then hit the search button! This will bring up all the current vacancies under your search criteria.
Top tip- To view all the current vacancies simply click “all categories” and then “all locations” this will bring up all of the current vacancies. Alternatively you can download a copy of Career Talk off the website or grab one from your campus reception.
March 2014
Know Your Rights STAIRCASE what does it mean??? You’ve probably hear different people at NZMA use the term staircase, this means when a student moves from one level of study to another, for example if you start on level 3 then progress on to level 4 you will have
STAIRCASED to level 4.
WHY should you Staircase? Staircasing offers you a chance to get the most out of your learning and build a better bank of skills and experience before you enter employment. It is also a proven fact that if you staircase and go on to higher study you are more likely to secure a better job role which (hopefully) means more opportunities, more progression and most of all more money!!!
March 2014
Know Your Rights
Staircasing
is a helpful tool to
enable you to get the most out of your time with NZMA and also help you work towards reaching your full potential.
It is a proven fact that undertaking further study will aid you in the long term when you are looking for jobs and trying to progress in your career.
Having better qualifications generally means you can eventually secure a more senior role which in turn should mean you can earn more money. SO, if the aim is the ‘good life’ with the nice car, the nice home and the swanky clothes, then the aim should also be to work hard, put the effort in at course and progress in your studies. Hopefully then your goals will be within reach!!!
March 2014
Know Your Rights When?? - from April 1st 2014 How Much?? - 50c per hour so $13.75 to $14.25 an hour Is it for everyone?? - Yes, anyone who is on the minimum wage will see an increase from $13.75 to $14.25 per hour
Why?? - It is an agreed initiative from the Government to try to help those
people who earn only the minimum wage. It also makes roles more attractive to potential employees as they know they can earn more. Labour Minister Simon Bridges said the starting-out and training minimum wages would also increase, from $11 an hour to $11.40 an hour, which is 80 per cent of the adult minimum wage. "Setting these wage rates represents a careful balance between protecting low-paid workers and ensuring jobs are not lost," Bridges said. "The increase announced today balances the needs of both businesses and workers and will have minimal impact on the wider labour market and inflationary pressures.
March 2014
The team at Rainbow’s End are excited to invite all NZMA students to experience the fun of Rainbow’s End at night!! The theme park based at Manukau in Auckland is opening its doors for everyone to experience rides such as the Invader or the Corkscrew Roller-coaster at night!
“Night Rides” is an opportunity for everyone to experience what Rainbow’s End has to offer and to experience the different atmosphere at night. If you are interested you can purchase tickets online, direct from the Rainbow’s End website, or from the venue when you arrive. Situated in Manukau Rainbow’s End is easily accessible on all the public transport routes and also provides guest parking for it’s visitors.
Know Your Rights Retail Therapy celebrates Valentines Students volunteer for Hospice West On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, Auckland South Campus Retail Level 4 Auckland students (lead by their Tutor Kelly Potter), decided to combine fun with class work, and transformed the Retail shop (named Retail Therapy) into Valentines Mecca. Kelly Potter stated, “Every 10 weeks, the Level 4 Retail students have to run a promotion”, which the students definitely delivered on. For the Retail Level 4 students, the activity was a big success, with everything being sold. This was also highlighted by the positive feedback by the student body and staff at the physical look of the store and the goods available, with one student commenting, “It was convenient not having to shop elsewhere for their Valentines gifts”. From this exercise the Retail Level 4 students learnt how to source and cost promotional materials, the management of promotional materials and the marketing of a specific promotion. Upcoming promotional themes, which we are all certain, will be as equally successful, are Easter followed by Mother’s Day. Great work to all those involved! Story by Jay, Lani & Kelly
March 2014
NZMA Student Success The team at NZMA in the Waikato recentlyStories held an Industry Advisory Group event which is where they invite local employers to visit NZMA and discuss a specific course. The purpose is to make sure what we are teaching and what you learn as students is up to date and reflects what the industry wants from its retail staff. The group focused on Retail and here’s a few examples of what the employers had to say…. Apart from the obvious soft skills such as personality, attitude, multitasking ability, time management etc. there appeared to be other interesting themes:
* being totally technically savvy including strong “point of sale” confidence * able to absorb and retain information easily to be able to use initiative * Excellent engagement on approaching and building up rapport with customers on the floor with the view of “going the extra mile” * Intention to succeed to do better every day * Have a real passion for a long term Career in Retail * There is real opportunity for advancement in this choice of career
It was very apparent that the soft skills are more desirable for an individual to possess as opposed to a hard skill where the retailers believe they can be taught.
March 2014
NZMA Student Success Stories
Villa Maria is an Auckland based winery which was established in 1961, since then it has grown from strength to strength producing prestigious quality wines. Villa Maria not only produces wines but also plays host to a variety of events and functions from outdoor music festivals to corporate conferences. As a result they employer a range of different types of staff who can manage the requirements of each event. NZMA recently provided staff on a casual basis to work at numerous events covering roles such as Food & Beverage Attendant, Retail Cashier and even Reception. Due to the diversity of the requirements NZMA was able to utilise students from both the Sylvia Park and Auckland South campuses to great success. If you are interested in working with Villa Maria contact your nearest NZMA Careers team member today.
March 2014
Finance Matters - Get Sussed for 2014!!
Jet Park Airport Hotel & Conference Centre is one of Auckland’s leading hotels and a employer partner of NZMA. The hotel is situated near the airport in South Auckland and services guests within the hotel, restaurant and conference facilities.
Jet Park has in the past recruited for a variety of positions such as Food & Beverage Attendant, Kitchen Hand, Demi Chef and HR Assistant so NZMA is well matched in being able to provide suitable students with the range of courses it offers. Jet Park offers its employees excellent training and benefits in order to help them progress even when they are working.
Jet Park regularly advises NZMA of any current vacancies it may have so if you are interested in pursuing a career in a hotel environment make sure you keep up to date with your nearest NZMA Careers team member.
March 2014
Finance Matters - Get Sussed for 2014!!
VILAGRAD WINERY TRIP BUILDS KNOWLEDGE
A recent day trip to Hamilton’s award-winning Vilagrad Winery proved a great way to develop students’ knowledge of wine. The Level 4 hospitality students from NZMA Waikato are currently studying viticulture, wine making and the wine evaluation process. The site visit enabled them to see first-hand the processes that are carried out at vineyards and wineries. Tutor Hiren Sheth said for many of the students it was the first time they’d set foot in a winery.
“The awesome team at Vilagrad went out of their way to show our students everything from grape culture to all the different types of wines and even how to read wine labels. They also got to check out the oak casks and were taught about the impact storage has on wine aging and flavours.” Hiren said off-site visits help motivate students, giving them valuable exposure to the types of career paths their studies could lead to. “It was a really inspirational trip, opening students’ eyes to jobs such as sommelier, maître de, wine taster and even wine maker!” Student Mavis Tahi said the visit was an ideal way to put her NZMA learning into context. “What we’re studying in class makes more sense now,” she said. The trip also provided a chance for the Vilagrad team to meet some potential future employees and fellow-wine lovers. Hiren said they were especially impressed with the way the NZMA students presented themselves, and the great questions they asked. Next up, these students will be learning about beer brewing and evaluation, and are currently planning a trip to Hamilton’s Good George Brewery.
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewBaker Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Crew Member
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Hamilton
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduates / Interns
Skills required: Hospo Level 3 +
Ref: 1001233
Ref: 1001261
Position:
F&B Attendant
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4 + Ref: 1001253
Position:
Chef
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Graduate / Intern Ref: 1001234
Position:
Night Auditor/Receptionist
Position:
Chef in training
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Bus / Hospo Level 4 +
Skills required: Cookery Level 4+
Ref: 1001236
Ref: 1001263
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewReceptionist Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Housekeeper
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduate / Interns
Skills required: Hospo Level 3+
Ref: 1001240
Ref: 1001241
Position:
Assistant Chef
Position:
Barista
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full Time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduates
Skills required: Hospo Level 4 +
Ref: 1001296
Ref: 1001264
Position:
Catering Assistants
Position: Bartenders
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Casual
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4 +
Skills required: Graduates
Ref: 1001265
Ref: 1001298
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewCasual Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Barista Event Staff
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Casual
Hours & days of work: Casual
Skills required: Hospo/Cookery Level 3+
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Ref: 1001291
Ref: 1001271
Position:
CSR
Position:
Kitchen Hand
Location:
Hamilton
Location:
Hamilton
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduate / Intern
Skills required: Hospo Level 3 +
Ref: 1001228
Ref: 1001239
Position:
F & B Attendant
Position:
Restaurant Manager
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4 +
Skills required: Graduate / Intern
Ref: 1001273
Ref: 1001230
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewMotel Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Bartender Manager
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduate / Intern
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Ref: 1001242
Ref: 1001294
Position:
Lounge Host
Position:
Chef
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Graduate / Intern
Skills required: Cookery Level 5+
Ref: 1001245
Ref: 1001246
Position:
Bar Staff
Position:
Front of House
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Ref: 1001247
Ref: 1001248
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewF&B Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Chef Attendant
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: part time
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Level 3+
Skills required: Graduate / Intern
Ref: 1001286
Ref: 1001281
Position:
Kitchen Hand
Position:
F&B Attendant
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Hours & days of work: Part time
Skills required: Cookery/Hospo Level 4+
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Ref: 1001300
Ref: 1001246
Position:
Porter
Position:
L&D Coordinator
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Part time
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Skills required: Graduate
Ref: 1001254
Ref: 1001283
March 2014
Student Success Profile NewCo-Store Zealand Culinary FarePosition: 2013 Catering Assistants Manager
Position:
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Full time
Hours & days of work: Casual
Skills required: Graduates / Intern
Skills required: Hospo/Cookery Level 3+
Ref: 1001256
Ref: 1001257
Position:
Restaurant Staff
Position:
Sales Assistant
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Casual
Hours & days of work: Full time
Skills required: Hospo Level 4+
Skills required: Graduates / Intern
Ref: 1001259
Ref: 1001258
Position:
Wait Staff
Position:
Chef
Location:
Auckland
Location:
Auckland
Hours & days of work: Casual
Hours & days of work: Flexible
Skills required: Hospo Level 3/4+
Skills required: Cookery Level 5 +
Ref: 1001293
Ref: 1001276
March 2014
New Look Student Support Corner… Do you want to ask a question/get advice although feel too shy to approach someone about it? Write it down! Email it to me or leave it at any NZMA reception (with my name on it) for me to pick up. I hope by publishing your anonymous queries, others will see they share your experience and will find comfort in knowing ‘they are not the only one’. Oh, and that the advice is helpful. So please dear readers, write to me! Amy x Amy Prebble Student Support Coordinator E: Amy.prebble@nzma.ac.nz T: 09 3062050 M: 021 163 8694
March 2014
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March 2014