Employment Coordinator Role Renewed

The Waimate District Council has received further funding of $250,000 to renew the role of Employment Coordinator for a further 12 months.

Supported by the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, Local Government New Zealand and the Ministry of Social Development, the employment initiative will continue across the Waimate District, with incumbent employment coordinator Lisa Dobson continuing in the role.

"It has been an absolute privilege to serve the Waimate community in this way, to support job seekers to upskill and ultimately into employment, and working with local businesses to fill staffing vacancies.

"I look forward to seeing what we can achieve in the coming year.”

Since the inception of the Waimate District Jobs Hub, Lisa has exceeded the initial target of 25 sustainable employment opportunities prior to June 2021, instead supporting 34 full-time roles. In addition, 14 part-time placements and 26 casual positions have been filled through this initiative.

Waimate District Mayor Craig Rowley said he is delighted to see the programme extended through to 2022.

Through the programme, Lisa has now been tasked with supporting an additional 50 employment opportunities prior to 30 June 2022. If you're looking for work, or want help recruiting staff, get in touch with Lisa at lisa.dobson@waimatedc.govt.nz, or for more information visit waimatejobs.co.nz