Career Information Resources 

Career Services 
   Go to:                 www.careers.govt.nz 

    which contains up- to- date information about:
  • advice for choosing, planning and developing your career
  • all types of  jobs
  • industries in New Zealand
  • national and regional work trends
  • searching for courses and training options

Research material in the Career Resource Area
  • Jobs Galore - Hundreds of jobs outlined. A good way to identify jobs that may suit you
  • Courses Galore - Almost every course in New Zealand listed
  • Prospectus for each Polytechnic and University in NZ. All courses outlined; costing and qualifications
  • Card Sort - A handy, effective resource that helps to identify  jobs that may suit. See the Careers Advisor for this  one. One-to-one required. Perhaps the most effective/popular for confused people. (Keen to help.)

People
Make an appointment with our Careers Advisor: 
Mr Gareth Batten - 525 9914
gareth@gbh.school.nz

  • One-to-one chats can help to clarify ideas. Advisors can help us with our research.
  • Subject teachers Deans and Form Teachers.  They know your strengths and interests and understand the world of work .
  • People associated with your area of interest: Subject teachers - Tertiary trainers - ITO Coordinators - Employers, Employees

Experience
  • STAR Courses: Very popular!  See Mr Batten if you have not already enrolled
  • Gateway: Enrolment forms available from Mr Hammond
  • Work Experience
  • Year 11, 3 days in Golden Bay
  • Year 12, 4 days in the location of your choice
  • Armed service Challenge weeks
  • NBEBP

Although you will be supported through the process, it is important that you try to identify your own placement/s. 

Mr Gareth Batten - 525 9914
gareth@gbh.school.nz
Year 11 Work Experience
On Thursday the 11th and Friday the 12th of May, Year 11 was out in the community experiencing work. For some that meant stacking shelves and for others it involved repairing and maintaining cars at the mechanics.
Year 11 Dean Katrina Robbie explains that “Work experience is about opening conversations … at home and at school … in terms of future careers.”
Kali, who did her work experience on a dairy farm, says, “It was fun, I got to help a cow with a lame foot.”
GBHS Careers advisor Gareth Batten says that “There was an increase in family support and engagement this year compared to last year.”

Gateway

Students normally spend either 3 hours once a week or an entire day once a fortnight out in the workplace. Employers are not allowed to be paid – nor are students!
For any further information please contact me: 
Dominic Hammond – 525 9914   
dominic.hammond@gbh.school.nz

​This programme is available to Senior students who wish to combine practical learning in the workplace with school study, over the course of this year.

Gateway may be ideal for you …….
  • If you know your career path and want to make a start on preparing for employment or tertiary training in your field of interest. 
  • If you already work casually and have some established skills in a particular workplace. 
  • If you are self-motivated and are able to study independently. (You must gain a minimum of 10 credits in your chosen field, during the year).
  • If you want to earn credits towards NCEA while starting on your career pathway.
  • Work placements are available in a variety of industries including: Early Childhood Education, automotive, retail, hospitality, performing arts, plumbing, agriculture, building, hairdressing, community work, electronics, joinery, and DOC.

If you are interested and would like to find out more….
Dominic Hammond, the Gateway Coordinator is available in the Careers Room from Mondays to Fridays and would be happy to help you look at your options and opportunities for the year ahead. You may also express your interest by filling out a Gateway application form (available outside the Careers Room) and handing it to your Form Teacher or Dean.

If you’d like to be considered for the programme, or want to find out more, take action today!

Gateway HOD 
Dom Hammond - dominic.hammond@gbh.school.nz

Gateway Coordinator 
Raewynn Solly - raewyn@gbh.school.nz
Work experience is about getting students the experience of being in a workplace, and also getting them thinking about their future careers. As well as that is an opportunity for students to not be at school for two days.
Ben who spent his work experience on a construction site says, “It’s better than being in English.”
Katrina Robbie says that “Often students are amazed at how much they have been allowed to do in the workplace.” A common theme among the students spoken to was that they enjoyed themselves, and at the end of the day, that’s the most important thing.
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​By Kaito Kameyama