Eastbay REAP is an education-focused community and social development organisation. The Ōpōtiki team can provide you with advice, support and coaching in a number of areas, for all age groups. REAP also deliver the Ōpōtiki Community Driver Mentor Programme.
Contact them via: 93 Church Street, Ōpōtiki 3122. Phone 07-3155790, Freephone 0800-432-7327, email opotiki@eastbayreap.org.nz.
The Youth 2 Employment Hub runs 12-week courses for youth (16-24) to support work readiness, confidence, life skills, and Class 1 licencing.
Contact them via: 115 Church Street. Phone 07 974 6055. Email kahi.abraham@whakatohea.co.nz.
Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust provide a variety of services such as Whānau Support, Budgeting, CAYAD, Transitional Housing, Essential Repairs and He Poutama Rangatahi (Tuhono Mentoring), which has a focus on youth 16-24-years-old.
Contact them via: 94B Church Street. Phone 07 315 5174. Email wwt@wwt.org.nz.
Te Ara Tau programme is about reconnecting with your strengths, building on your beliefs of what you can do, and finding the motivation to fuel you to your next goal. This programme helps enhance your chances to work placement and is open entry.
Contact them via: Workforce Development Centre training hub at 122 Saint John Street. Phone 07 315 6150. Email robyn.woods@whakatohea.co.nz.
Te Tāhuhu o Te Rangi is the town’s ‘third space’ for community members to just be. We offer a range of services to help empower the community in whatever it is they are trying to achieve. Whether it be helping to write a CV, distributing affordable Skinny JUMP modems, playing on the virtual reality headsets, or getting help to set up a new phone/device. For those needing a study space or to meet clients we are also a venue with free bookable meeting rooms.
Contact them via: corner of King and Church St. Phone: 07 315 6170. Txt: 027 807 3990. Email: library@odc.govt.nz.
The Ministry of Social Development delivers social services and assistance to individuals, whānau, and communities. We work directly with New Zealanders to improve their social wellbeing. We’re here to help you financially if you’re on a low income or not working, support you into work, and help you with housing. For more information go to www.workandincome.govt.nz.
Contact them via: 93 Church Street. Phone 0800 559 009.
Connected was launched in August 2020 to help New Zealanders find government support for employment, education and training, including the support created in response to COVID-19.
Contact them via: 24 Pyne Street, Whakatāne. Phone 0800 264 737 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm). Email connected_ebop@msd.govt.nz.
The Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs is a national initiative of Mayors and Councils working towards the vision of increased local employment, education, training, or other positive activity in their communities.
Clearhead is a wellbeing support service available online or face to face to help with work wellbeing, mental health, personal life, and other topics. They are a partner of MTfJ.
Outward Bound is a non-profit organisation specialising in personal and professional development through several-day-long courses in Anikawa, Marlborough Sounds. Attendees learn through experience, take on adventures and challenges, participate in ourdoor physical activities, and are always in a safe and supportive environment. They are a partner of MTfJ.
EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association) is a business support organisation which offers advice, learning, and advocacy to businesses across all areas of business. They are a partner of MTfJ.
