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Mana in Mahi - Strength in Work

If you're an employer who hires one of our 18-24 year old candidates, we can help with funding and on-the-job support.

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Mana in Mahi is a unique opportunity to help build:

  • businesses in Aotearoa, and
  • a better future for our rangatahi (young people).

An easy, smart way to grow your business is to build the capabilities of your people. Well-skilled, knowledgeable people achieve more, give more and stay longer.

Take part in Mana in Mahi and start building your business today.

How it works

We give you funding and support to recruit, train and retain engaged employees. This can help grow your business and support young people to:

  • learn new skills
  • get qualifications
  • have a better chance at a real job
  • have a brighter future.

  • Who can get it

    To take part in Mana in Mahi, you need to:

    • have a full-time position (at least 30 hours a week) you want to fill
    • be offering at least the adult minimum wage for the first year
    • commit to supporting a new employee on a pathway to a formal industry qualification.

  • What you can get

    If you take part in Mana in Mahi, we'll:

    • work closely with you to understand your needs
    • pay for any training your employee needs before they start
    • arrange regular visits with you once your employee starts, to get your feedback on:
      • what's going well
      • what further help you need.

    We'll also work with your employee to:

    • set achievable goals
    • give them incentive payments to motivate them to meet their goals
    • support them to start their qualification or apprenticeship
    • meet with them to get their feedback on how things are going.

  • How to apply

    If you want to take part in Mana in Mahi, you can:

    If you take part in Mana in Mahi, someone may contact you to ask if you can take part in an interview or survey. This will help us see if Mana in Mahi is working for our clients and helping to make things better. You don't have to take part but if you do, it will be anonymous and confidential.

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Mana in Mahi - information for clients