Partners
The Taskforce has implemented a Partners Session to the quarterly meeting. This session is a discussion with our key partners – Business NZ; Council of Trade Unions; Economic Development Association of New Zealand and the Industry Training Federation. The session has proved extremely valuable to the Taskforce giving a different perspective on employment, training and economics.
Key Partners
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The New Zealand Government and the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has a Memorandum of Understanding that outlines how the two bodies will cooperate to achieve the goal of ensuring that all 15-19 year olds will be engaged in appropriate education, training, work, or other options which will lead to long term economic independence and well-being. |
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The leading national organisation representing the interests of New Zealand's business and employing sectors. |
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The Council of Trade Unions has a Memorandum of Understanding with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs to share information and work collaboratively. New Zealand's national centre of trade unions. It has 19 affiliated unions representing approximately 200000 workers or about 80% of New Zealand's unionised workforce. |
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Economic Development Agencies New Zealand (EDANZ) supports, coordinates and advocates for economic development agencies (EDAs) throughout New Zealand. |
| Economic Development Association of New Zealand | |
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Industry based body which supports the development of industry driven tertiary education. |
| Industry Training Federation | |
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The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development is a major business group. The Youth Employment Project, which it initiated, is an indication of its support of the Mayors Taskforce goal to ensure the end of youth unemployment. It has produced a booklet, called the Youth Employment Guide which shows businesses how to help stimulate youth employment, and encourage member companies to commit to and report against local employment or training targets. It also runs a youth specific section on its website to report on the progress of this project. |
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Local Government New Zealand provides the legal umbrella and infrastructure support under which the Mayors Taskforce sits. |
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The Ministry of Social Development is a co-chair of the Officials Group and provides some operational funding for the Taskforce. It also provides funding for Mayors' projects. |
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Work and Income - The Regional Commisioners work at the local level with Mayors and Councils to provide funding for youth initiatives. |
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The Department of Labour is a co-chair of the officials group and provides policy on labour market issues. They also provide some operational funding for the Taskforce. |
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The Tindall Foundation provides philanthropic funding ($500k) for Mayors projects through the Employment Catalyst Fund. |
| The Tindall Foundation | |
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Careers New Zealand - helping people make decisions about work and training in New Zealand |
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We work with government agencies and others to make sure they consider the best interests of young people.
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Te Puni Kōkiri (Ministry of Māori Development) is the Crown’s principal adviser on Crown-Māori relationships. They also guide Māori public policy by advising Government on policy affecting Māori wellbeing and development. |
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Building a world-leading education system that equips all New Zealanders with the knowledge, skills and values to be successful citizens in the 21st-century. |
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Youth Transition Links
| Intransit | Government site designed to support school leavers. |
| Youth Transitions Services | Youth Transition Services (YTS) is a free service which assists young people into further education, training, work or other meaningful activities. The goal of the service is to improve a person's long-term independence and wellbeing. YTS is offered by local providers with our support. |
Other Supporters
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The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs thanks Telecom New Zealand Limited for their support and sponsorship of the Core Group Conference Calls. |
| Coca Cola Careers Expo | Investing in the future development of New Zealanders, by way of a non-profit community based event, providing job and career information, opportunities and pathways. |
| Community Sector Taskforce | Independent body working to further develop the relationship between government and the community sector. |
| Department of Internal Affairs |
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The Ministry works to ensure New Zealand is one of the best places in the world to do business, and to make a real difference to the country's economic performance. |
| Ministry of Economic Development |
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As they grow, we can help young people achieve their potential and gain the tools they need to make good decisions for their futures. We provide help for young people to make a great start at adult life, offering support with education, training and work. |
| Ministry of Social Development |
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Focus on Women and employment in New Zealand. |
| National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) | |
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The Rural Bulletin is now published by Rural Women New Zealand. |
A monthly newsletter whose primary purpose is to facilitate a two-way information flow between government and the rural sector so that rural people have the opportunity for input into government programmes and policies.
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| Rural Bulletin Archive | A monthly newsletter whose primary purpose is to facilitate a two-way information flow between government and the rural sector so that rural people have the opportunity for input into government programmes and policies. |
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The TEC is responsible for funding tertiary education in New Zealand, assisting our people to reach their full potential and contributing to the social and economic well-being of the country. |
| Tertiary Education Commission |
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Work and Income is a service of the Ministry of Social Development. We have 11 regional offices, over 140 service centres nationwide and a number of business units providing specialised services. |