Health Industry Big Day Out connects employers and students
The Careers New Zealand’s Industry Big Day Out programme has now linked over 400 students with local employers and
tertiary education providers.
The milestone was reached after last week’s programme connected 140 school students with local employers in Gisborne’s
health industry.
Tairawhiti District Health Board Group Manager Human Resources Stu Potter says the most recent day was about connecting
with the future workforce and demonstrating the amazing opportunities and diversity of careers that health can offer.
“Tairawhiti District Health are a significant employer within our community and we proactively look to growing our
workforce because we recognise that professionals that have whānau connections in Gisborne will eventually look to bring
those skills back home. Therefore it is a no brainer to actively contribute toward career initiatives where possible. I
have seen the energy and enthusiasm from the previous horticulture and construction Industry Big Days Out and have been
patiently waiting our turn to showcase health.”
“Health is one of the nationally significant industries that have been identified as being key to New Zealand’s economic
growth. Careers in health also rest on some of the government’s prioritised subjects – science, and technology in
particular,” says Careers New Zealand’s Chief Executive Keith Marshall.
He said the Industry Big Day Out programme gives an integrated and innovative taste of career choices, which is industry
specific too. It is part of a comprehensive suite of initiatives provided by Careers New Zealand to help young people
manage the transition out of compulsory schooling while also supporting industries looking to attract new talent.
“It’s part of both our work to get people “career-ready” and our contribution to the Government’s Business Growth
Agenda.” Keith says.
Previous IBDOs have run in Gisborne, the Hawkes Bay and Porirua. The programme will be expanded across New Zealand over
the coming year.
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