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Welcome to Career Talk!!

PAGE 3 FEATURE STORY STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

NZMA Careers have been working hard to open doors for you so please prepare yourself to walk through with confidence!

PAGE 4 HIGHLIGHTS ON The in campuses been busy with Whatâ€™s it forhave you? CAMPUS activities. Those involved have made us Auckland South proud! Sylvia Park continue to deliver Sylvia Park outstanding culinary delights, Auckland Waikato South are celebrate Polyfest 2015 in PAGE 10 Retail and along with Waikato, EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT celebrate St Patricks Day with food that would impress those from Ireland. PAGE 14 CURRENT VACANCIES PAGE 18 OUR TEAM

We are excited about the events and activities that are planned for this year. Lets make 2015 a great one! Visit you NZMA Careers team if you need any further assistance.

GARETH BROWN NZMA CAREERS MANAGER

FEATURE STORY Minimum Wage Increase The Government has announced that the Adult Minimum Wage will increase by 50c to $14.75 per hour from 1 April.  $14.75 per hour equates to $590 per week for a 40-hour week. The Minimum Wage Order changed on 26 June 2014 to include a fortnightly minimum wage rate (as well as the usual weekly rate). This means that employers who have salaried staff need to ensure that those employees working 80 hours per fortnight are being paid a minimum of $1,180 per fortnight. If employees work more than 80 hours in a fortnight, employers need to make sure they are paid at least $1,180 plus the minimum hourly rate of $14.75 for each extra hour worked. The starting-out and training minimum hourly rate will increase by 40c to $11.80 per hour.  $11.80 per hour equates to $472 per week for a 40-hour week.

The starting-out wage applies to:  16- and 17-year-olds in their first six months of employment with a new employer (or until they are training or supervising others, whichever comes first)  18- and 19-year-olds who have been paid a benefit for six months or longer and who have not completed six months of continuous work with any employer since starting on benefit (or until they are training or supervising others)  16- to 19-year-olds in a recognised industry training course involving at least 40 credits per year.

The training wage applies to:  Employees aged 20 years or over who are undertaking recognised industry training involving at least 60 credits per year as part of their employment agreement, in order to become qualified. For more information on the minimum wage, visit MBIE’s website www.mbie.govt.nz or call 0800

Questions to get to know... Peter Khong Peter is a Level 5 Hospitality Diploma student at our South Campus. Q: Where are you working? A: I’ve just landed a F&B Attendant role with Sudima Hotel near the Airport. Q: How did you get the job? A: Through a vacancy advertised through the NZMA Careers team. They submitted my CV on my behalf and 2 interviews later, I got the job! Q: What has been the best part of studying with NZMA? A: The friends I’ve made and the all the practical opportunities I’ve had. Q: What advice would give to those rising through the ranks of NZMA? A: Listen, attend & get involved; don’t sit back and let opportunities pass by. Share with us To ensure that Career Talk is awesome, we need you to be involved. Tell us about the great things that you are doing or anything else you’d like to share. Email careers@nzma.ac.nz

ASC celebrate St Patrick's Day! St Patrick’s Day at South Campus was celebrated with an awesome three course meal. Hosted and prepared by tutor Hope and her Hospitality Level 3 students, the menu included a traditional Beef & Guinness Stew and Double Chocolate Irish Crème Cheesecake. Not only did staff & students get to enjoy the delicious food produced on the day, but the event also gave the students a fun and engaging event to be assessed on, without even feeling the sweat! Awesome effort s Team Hope!

Polyfest Vibe Alive With ASB Auckland Polyfest 2015 occurring in March, the ASC Retail students thought it best to put their Visual Merchandising skills to the test, and what a great job they did! The display space in Retail Therapy was adorned with cultural pieces from around the Pacific, from Tapa to hand held fans to weaved objects. Malo ‘aupito Retail team!

Construction Students â€” Manukau Courier (19th March 2015)

Tamaki Collegeâ€™s Mocktail Delights Papa Jack and Clyde (tutors) recently hosted a group of students from Tamaki College. These students, already studying Hospitality at their college, were able to swap their venue for a more realistic environment at South Auckland campus. Fun was had by all with some very unique & colourful creations made along the way! Thanks for visiting Tamaki College!!

Dessert Obsession Cafe Fusion diners were treated to a breath-taking array of desserts as part of today's lunch menu. Our Level 5 Gastronomy students designed a series of sweet treats around a specific ingredient including lime, milk, butter, sugar and salt. The results were almost too good to eat! A big round of applause to our students and to their tutor Darren. Speed Interviews The concept behind this is for the student to make a great first impression within a 23 minute formal interview process. This will be held on the campus at an area to be advised and will be ongoing for the next couple of months. The interview process will be conducted by members of NZMA Careers team, Lee Parker and Pavel Pleskot, whom are always in constant contact with today's employers and between them have 52 years (mostly Pavel - LOL!!) of Hospo experience. These interviews are totally voluntary and are being done to the benefit of the student. During the approx. 2-3 minute timeframe, we are hoping to see/gauge from the student the following: -FANTASTIC PASSION-GREAT ATTITUDE -EXCELLENT PRESENTATION PREPARED (i.e. what is it you want to achieve in Hospo/Cookery)

-BEING

This will be done for all levels of students and Pavel and I will make notes based on the above 'criteria'. This will overall assist us in placing students into long term sustainable employment.

Morning Tea Anyone? Chef Darren’s Level 5 Cookery class has planned and created two menus for our Thursday ‘Table d'hôtel’ Lunch. In restaurant terminology a table d'hôte menu is a menu where multi-course meals are charged at a fixed total price. The meals were of restaurant quality with excellent timing between courses. This of course takes a lot of work, attention to detail and team work. There were 25 guests including staff from ACG, NZMA associates and family of our students. Ksenia’s Level 4 Hospitality class stepped up to the plate and served as with class and style. Well done to all involved!! An ‘intimate’ Session with HipGroup Guest Speaker Andrew Baker from The Hipgroup (www.hipgroup.co.nz) with Level 5 Hospo students this morning discussing the Hipgroup, what they look for in students and spoke about current and future opportunities with their company. Of particular interest, on top of their current 15 establishments, they will be opening a 3 Level 600 seater restaurant in the CBD, details to follow. This will offer plenty of opportunities for passionate and career minded students.

Wor’x Infrastructure NZMA CSUP Project: Wor’x Infrastructure - run by Ray’s CSUP students are actively promoting, enforcing and assisting in the correct uniform and dress code through all programmes on Campus. These students are ambassadors for what we would like to represent on campus and to employers! Well done – you are AWESOME!

CAB present to WKO Retail Thank you to Shirley from the Citizen's Advice Bureau, who came in to talk to our Waikato retail students about customer complaints and industry processes - this is a really important topic, and we really appreciated you sharing your knowledge with us. CAB present to WKO Retail Also joining in the festive NZMA spirit of celebrating St Patricks Day was our WKO whanau! Decked out in all assortments of Green, WKO’s Café Fusion plated up a tasteful and aromatic Thai Green Curry, served by several & professional Hospitality students.

Mystery Creek Hospitality students were out at Mystery Creek serving the BA5 guests hosted by Waikato Chamber of Commerce and Mystery Creek Events Centre CEO. The students had a hand in preparing the canapé’s and when serving the guests, were able to inform the guests of the ingredients of what they were eating. We had positive feedback from both the employer, Stellar Kitchen, guests and CEO’s of both Mystery Creek and The Chamber of Commerce. Good job guys – you have done NZMA proud!!!

NZMA Careers popup with a twist!! NZMA students were privileged to have ambassadors from SJS visit our Campus. The ambassadors were happy to explain the process of how SJS works, who they are and what it could mean for our students seeking employment alongside their studies, what it means to gain work experience so when they graduate they will have a better chance at finding sustainable employment. SJS signed up 23 students! That’s an awesome result!!

EMPLOYER SPOLIGHT We are putting a spotlight on the new employers we are now working with. NZMA Careers are always trying to open doors for our students...

Debitsuccess, part of the Transaction Services Group, has been providing recurring payment services for the New Zealand fitness industry since 1994 and Australia since 2002 and is now one of the largest full service direct debit initiators in Australasia, servicing a wide range of industries. Debitsuccess is the only full service payment processor in Australasia incorporating billing, call centre customer management and credit control. Working with Westpac, youâ€™ll find a positive, enthusiastic work place with plenty of challenges, inspiration and support. At Westpac, we also believe that it's very important that our workforce reflects the diversity in our communities. We have been externally recognised for our commitment to valuing individual differences, and embracing these in the workplace.

Auckland Council is one of the most diverse organisations in New Zealand with 83 different businesses contributing to large-scale projects that are shaping Auckland. We therefore have exciting job opportunities ranging from park rangers, lawyers, lifeguards, engineers, ecologists, urban designers, planners, chartered accountants, and zoo keepers to name but only a few.

Our team will be with you every step of the way. Before you apply, be prepared— check out the career pathways at www.nzma.ac.nz/careers/nzma-careers-for-jobseeker On Call Relief Staff FOH

Cook

Kitchen Hand

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P O S IT O N

On Call — Relief Staff FOH

Cook

Kitchen Hand

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Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Part Time

Permanent

Permanent Full Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 3+

Hospitality Graduate Level 5

Hospitality Level 4+ Graduate

On Call Relief Staff CKRY

F&B Attendants

Bartender

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On Call Relief Staff Cookery

F&B Attendants

Bartender

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Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Part time

Part time Casual

Permanent Full Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Cookery Level 3+

Hospitality Level 3+

Hospitality Level 4+ Graduate

Event Host

F&B Attendant

Porter

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Event / Security Staff

F&B Attendant

Porter

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Auckland

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Fixed Term

Permanent Full Time

Casual Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 4+ / Graduate

Hospitality Level 4+ Graduate

Hospitality Level 4+ / Full License

Event / Security Staff

Recruitment & HR Coord.

Porter

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Event / Security Staff

Recruitment & HR Coordinator

Porter

LOCATION

Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Casual Part time

Permanent Full Time

Casual Part time

SKILLS REQU IRED

All students / graduates

Please see Lee Parker

Hospital Level 4+ / Full License

A U C K L A N D

Our team will be with you every step of the way. Before you apply, be prepared— check out the career pathways at www.nzma.ac.nz/careers/nzma-careers-for-jobseeker F&B Staff

Reception

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F&B Staff

Reception

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Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Casual Part Time

Permanent Full time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 3+

Business Level 4+ Graduate

AKL Council Cadetship

Café Assistant

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Auckland Council Cadetship

Café Assistant

LOCATION

Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Casual Part time & Full Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Please see Lani or Jay

Hospitality Level 4+ & Graduate

Barista / Café Assistant

CSR

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Barista Café Assistant

CSR

LOCATION

Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Casual Part time & Full Time

Permanent Full Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 4+ & Graduates

Contact Centre Level 3+ Graduate

Reception

F&B Attendant

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Reception

F&B Attendant

LOCATION

Auckland

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Casual Part time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Business Level 5+ Graduate

Hospitality Level 3+

A U C K L A N D

Our team will be with you every step of the way. Before you apply, be prepared— check out the career pathways at www.nzma.ac.nz/careers/nzma-careers-for-jobseeker Bartender

Café Staff

Product Promoter

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P O S IT O N

Bartender

Café Staff

Product Promoter

LOCATON

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Permanent Part Time

Casual Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 4+ Graduate

Hospitality Level 4+

Retail Level 4+

Accountant Entry Level

Barista

Bar Staff

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Accountant Entry Level

Barista

Bar Staff

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Permanent Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Business Level 5+ Graduate

Hospitality Level 4+

Service Rep—Outbound

Kitchen / Sandwich Hand

Duty Manager

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Service Rep—Outbound

Kitchen / Sandwich Hand

Duty Manager

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Part Time

Casual Part Time

Permanent Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

All students / graduates Level 4+

Hospitality Level 3+

Graduate Hospitality Level 5+

CSR

FOH

Glassie

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CSR

FOH

Glassie

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Casual Part Time

Permanent Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Business / Contact Centre Level 4+

Hospitality Level 4+

Hospitality Level 3+

W A I K A T O

Our team will be with you every step of the way. Before you apply, be preparedâ€” check out the career pathways at www.nzma.ac.nz/careers/nzma-careers-for-jobseeker TAB Operator

Bartender

Retail Assistant

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P O S IT O N

TAB Operator

Bartender

Retail Assistant

LOCATON

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Permanent Part Time

Casual Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Retail Level 4+

Hospitality Level 4+

Retail Level 3+

Kitchen Hand

CSR

Receptionist

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POSIT ION

Kitchen Hand

CSR

Receptionist

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Full Time

Casual Part Time

Permanent Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 3+

Contact Centre Level 3+

Business Level 4+

Catering Assistants

CSR

Market Resrch CC Staff

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Catering Assistants

CSR

Market Research Contact Centre Staff

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Casual Part Time

Permanent Part Time

Casual Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 3+

Contact Centre Level 3+

Business / Contact Centre Level 4+

Pantry Hand

Retail Assistant

Admin & Office Support

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POSIT ION

Pantry Hand

Retail Assistant

Admin & Office Support

LOCATION

Hamilton / WKO

HOURS & DAYS OF W ORK

Permanent Part Time

SKILLS REQU IRED

Hospitality Level 3+

Retail Level 3+

Business Level 4+

W A I K A T O

KATE WALDROM

LEE PARKER

Employment Advisor — Sylvia Park Kate is passionate about seeing others achieve and pursue their career goals. Kate is a firm believer that education builds confidence and opens many doors.

Careers Advisor —Sylvia Park Lee has built a career in hotels from front office, sales and marketing and rooms division management. He knows what employers are looking for.

kate.waldrom@nzma.ac.nz

lee.parker@nzma.ac.nz

022 060 8285

022 060 9727

JAY KEUKEU Employment Advisor — Auckland South Jay joined NZMA as a Business Tutor, then was a part of the Student Services Team and now of course in the Careers Team. Jay.keukeu@nzma.ac.nz 022 183 2998

LEILANI HOYT Career Advisor— Auckland South Lani has worked in the Film & TV Industry & as a Branch Manager for an employment provider before joining NZMA in 2009. She is passionate about helping others realise their potential Leilani.hoyt@nzma.ac.nz 021 866 956

MICAH KORETZ

LORRAINE VAN LINGEN

Employment Advisor — Waikato

Career Advisor — Waikato

Micah has an unwavering drive to help people. His words of wisdom? “Never give up. It’s easy to get discouraged when things aren’t going the way imagined. But stick to your plan, keep your head up and remain focussed!

“Always have the right attitude and remember that your personal appearance reflects your quality of work to an employer”. Lorraine enjoys making a positive difference to others., on a daily basis.

Micah.koretz@nzma.ac.nz

Lorraine.vanlingen@nzma.ac.nz

022 183 2998

027 5580 129