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Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

What is the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs?

In partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is a nationwide network of New Zealand’s Mayors, working together towards the vision of all young people 16-25 years old being in employment, education, training, or other positive activity in their communities.

It achieves this through the following:

  • Integrating education, training, employment, economic and community development
  • Maximising opportunities for our youth that are future-focused and aligned with economic development
  • Building knowledge, skills and relationships with ongoing benefits to youth, employers, communities and the New Zealand economy

MTFJ is governed by a core group which includes 36 Mayors from throughout the country including Kaikōura District Council’s Mayor Craig Mackle. Find out more here.

In Kaikōura the MTFJ programme is delivered in collaboration with Te Hā o Mātauranga.

What does MTFJ do in Kaikōura?


MTFJ helps young people (aged 16-25) in Kaikoura to find employment, with a focus on those in receipt of Jobseeker Benefit.

How to engage with this service

Local MTFJ Coordinator

Local MTFJ coordinator:

Nicole Witterick 027 3722248, email mtfj@kaikoura.link or drop into 14 Ludstone Road and talk to one of the friendly team at Te Hā o Mātauranga, Learning in Kaikōura.

Nicole is connecting businesses and those seeking work in Kaikōura. Nicole also assists with training needs.
Click these links for more information on funding for an Apprenticeship Boost, Mana in Mahi, and Flexi-wage for businesses.

Driving Coordinator

Petra Jellyman 027 201 7638
Petra is supporting locals to successfully gain their driving licence. This includes providing driving lessons, helping with applicant's paperwork for their licence, booking licences and driver mentoring sessions.

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