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

The campuses have been busy with PAGES 8 ,9 & 10 What’s in it for you? activities. Sylvia Park continue to conHIGHLIGHTS FROM SYL- duct Speed Interviews to the benefit VIA PARK & INTERNSHIP of students before they get into the DISCUSSION work place, Auckland South have been hard at work bringing in numerPAGE 11 ous Employers to conduct MasterHIGHLIGHTS FROM WAIclasses over the last couple of weeks. KATO Waikato have various activities, some PAGE 12 in the form of LN in the campus EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT CURRENT VACANCIES PAGE 14 & 15 OUR TEAM

We are excited about the events and activities that are planned for the rest of this year. Let’s continue to make 2015 a great one!

GARETH BROWN TERTIARY CAREERS MANAGER

FEATURE STORY

Jamie Oliver to open restaurant in Wellington Diners will soon be chowing down on British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's dishes in the heart of Wellington. A Jamie's Italian restaurant is planned for the Public Trust building in Lambton Quay. Building owner and McKee Fehl managing director Maurice Clark said the restaurant would be an asset to the area. "It will bring a lot more life and activity down that end of town and we wish them every success." Jamie's Italian was founded in England in 2008 and has more than 30 restaurants worldwide. The first Down Under offering was opened in Sydney in October 2011. Its offers authentic, rustic dishes made out of seasonal ingredients and from tried and true recipes, with an added twist from Oliver, of course. Restaurant Association of New Zealand national president Mike Egan said it was interesting the restaurant was planned for the Parliament end of town. "It's a big move for them to go down that end, but people will be able to get parks easily," the Wellington restaurant owner said. Egan said the Oliver brand was big in Wellington, which meant people would go to the restaurant.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Schweta Kissun is a Level 3 Hospitality Graduate of our Sylvia Park Campus. Q: Where are you working? A: I’ve just landed an F&B Attendant role with The Hilton Hotel in Auckland. Q: How did you get the job? A: 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: Attend, show passion, interest and above all else, have a great attitude, this is how I got the role at The Hilton 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

Masterclasses Inspire the Masses “Calling all ‘masters’ of their industries!” – This was the call our Careers Advisors Lani & Lee put out to some fo our favourite employmers! Debit Success, Coca-Cola, Westpac, ANZ & Sudima were some of the Employers that conducted some Masterclasses. With a focus on the areas of Business & Contact Centre, the talent and experiences shared by our invited ‘Masters’ was both generous and inspirational. Presenters had their own style of engaging their audiences, providing brilliant words of wisdom, advice & above all, showing passion for their work. ASC students not only attended in record numbers but also entertained the guest speakers with some unique answers to the question, “What animal best represents you? (one quick way to ensure an employer remembers you!). Massive thanks to all the presenters, aka ‘Masters’!

On the 24th March 2015, we (the Certificate in Supervision Level 5 class) had the privilege of having the guest speaker, Michelle who is the Human Resources Manager from Stamford Plaza hotel. A lot of the students were fascinated by the way she addressed the class. They were really inspired by her words of encouragement to the students having inspired everyone in supervision level 5. Michelle explained what to expect when attending a job interview, what are the requirements of working at Stamford Plaza Hotel, benefits for working at Stamford, recruiting employees to Stamford plaza hotel. Thank you to the Careers team (especially Lee from SPC) for giving us the opportunity to meet Michelle the HR Manager who took her time out of her busy schedule to give the students enlightenment on the ins and outs of Stamford Plaza hotel, the role as a HR manager for Stamford Plaza Hotel and the responsibilities that she has to carry out as the HR Manager on a daily basics. Thanks On Behalf of the Supervision Class and NZMA窶年avil Ram (Student Representative) Olivia Ahsin (Student Representative)

ASC INDUCTION IN THE CITY Q: What do you get when you mix—new students, those who have completed their first five weeks, Auckland City and an Amazing Race challenge… A: A super energised team building event!! ASC’s Induction continues to be enjoyed by our newest members of the NZMA whanau! Challenged with many Amazing Race tasks, each group gave sweat and tears, heart and soul in their attempt to win. But emphasising more than just winning, the challenge built inter-team/class relations, self-confidence (to approach strangers) and an overall positive vibe amongst the wider group – all attributes important for the classroom and careers! Well done to all who participated & of course, the winning team (pictured with Debbie)!

LATEST INDUSTRY TRENDS HOSPITALITY

- TOP 5 Conference Food

trends 1. Local is Everything The importance of adding a local feel to meetings has been identified as a major trend by IACC members. Attendees want to experience as much as they can about the destination they are going to for their meeting or event--and this includes locally-sourced ingredients for food & beverage consumed during their conference. 2. Network Your Heart Out Small plates of food items, continuously served in a reception format, add a welcome diversion to an extended meeting event and help maintain energy levels. Hosting networking-friendly dining receptions midway through an event is particularly effective as this provides a great way for guests to pause and meet up in a causal environment, initiate or build relationships, while recharging with exceptional food and beverage. 3. Small is the New Big! Bite-size desserts have overtaken larger portions in popularityâ€”if for no other reason than conferees are watching their waistlines and cholesterol levels. Conference guests have turned their backs on generous sugary sweets, heading instead for easy-to-handle, bite-size desserts that satisfy without packing on the pounds. Warm miniature house-made donuts, chocolate truffles, French macaroons, mini cupcakes and house-made cookies are top of the list for plannersâ€”taste and pleasure without the calories! 4. In with Flavor, Out with Fats! Healthy choices don't need to resemble rabbit food. IACC member chefs are working with exciting new ingredients increasingly popular with conferees--including protein alternatives (quinoa, amaranth, tofu, beans), whole grains, leafy green vegetables (especially kale and spinach), low fat selections and low sugar substitutions. The result: healthy cuisine that sustains conferees through the meeting experience, appeals to the eye and satisfies the palate. 5. Making and Breaking Bread Together Nothing brings a team together more than food. Having the opportunity to cook alongside colleagues can create a whole new appreciation for the hidden talents within an office environment or at a company outing. Culinary teambuilding is red hot today as it has all the ingredients to cook up a winning team while bringing out the hidden chef in every conference.

A FOCUS ON INTERNSHIP: (Cookery & Hospitality @ NZMA Sylvia Park) Congratulations on finishing the academic component of your diploma!! The next approx. 5-6 months is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the industry you are studying. To put into practise all you have learned while still being supported by the NZMA Careers team. For many students, the internship programme has launched their Career in two ways. The first is by extending their professional networks and the second by enabling students to demonstrate and extend their considerable skill.

With 30 years of hospitality experience across 3 continents, Pavel knows what it takes to forge an international career. Originally from Prague, Czech Republic, Pavel later immigrated to Italy. He also lived in Canada for 23 years and 8 years ago moved to the “Land of the long white cloud”-New Zealand. Pavel has worked in 5 star hotels & restaurants all around the globe and served everyone from politicians to sporting legends. He has managed restaurants in Vancouver, Toronto and Auckland’s very own upmarket restaurantO’Connell street bistro. Pavel joined NZMA in 2011 as an Hospitality tutor and in September 2014 joined the NZMA Careers team as an Internship advisor. This role allows Pavel to combine a lifetime of skills to support students in the final module of their cookery & hospitality programmes. For more info on internships, please make an appointment at Reception.

COOKERY MASTERCLASS Rakesh Chandra, Executive Chef from the Sudima Hotel was a great host conducting a Cookery Master class around cake making and cake decorations. He was a great host and it was fantastic to see the students get stuck in and get involved, it was a very interactive class. A special thank you as well to cookery tutor Ganesh and your cookery students.

HIREN PROMOTES LN ON CAMPUS Hiren and his class had a â€œLiteracy and Numeracyâ€? morning and invited the whole Campus to attend. In recognising the importance Literacy and Numeracy and the part it plays in developing our students and ensuring they have an opportunity to grow and improve. Hiren split the class into 3 groups and had different activities for them to complete throughout the morning. The focus was on learning and FUN! It was a positive and fun learning experience for the students who participated! Well done Hiren!

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT 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… The Difference Catering Company

In business since 1997, and incorporated in 1999, we have been producing a consistently high quality product ever since. Our wealth of international experience and expertise puts us at the fore front of the hospitality and food service industry. We operate out of 600 m2 of 'A' grade food production premises in St Johns, where we employ a highly experienced team of ten full time and twenty casual staff, and with a vehicle fleet of seven we serve a large range of both corporate and private clients throughout the greater Auckland metropolitan area. An absolute dedication to consistently producing food of the highest possible quality and standard at competitive prices has earned us the reputation that we have today a reputation reflected in the many unsolicited testimonials we receive from our customers. Our wealth of international experience and expertise coupled with an extensive history planning full service corporate and private catering means The Difference can guarantee    

Reliability Attention to detail Consistently high food standards Experienced professional staff

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton

Part of the wider Millennium Hotel group, the Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton Only minutes from the city centre and conveniently located to reach any out-of-town places of interest, this Hamilton hotel is a favourite with business travellers and holiday makers alike. For families, the proximity of Waterworld is a real bonus and for horse racing enthusiasts, Te Rapa Racecourse is just a short walk away. Kingsgate Hotel Hamilton offers extensive guest services including gymnasium, His and Hers steam rooms, three spa pools and outdoor swimming pool. There are two fine restaurants - Gamekeepers Restaurant is open for buffet meals, while Lady Chatterley's Restaurant is a la carte and has been a Hallmark of Excellence Award winner for four consecutive years.

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

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