THE YOUTH OF

TOMORROW

Motivationz helps young people build the confidence, skills, and direction to take their next step in life.

Employment Pathways

Motivationz Employment Pathways

Supporting young people into meaningful, sustainable employment.

Motivationz Employment Pathways is a free service supporting young adults aged 18-24 to become work-ready, build confidence, and move into meaningful employment.

Through our MSD-funded employment services, we work alongside jobseekers, employers, and the wider community to create real employment pathways. Our focus is not just on finding someone a job, it is on helping young people develop the skills, confidence, attitude, and support they need to stay in work and succeed.

We are also actively building strong relationships with local businesses across Canterbury. By understanding what employers need, the challenges they face, and the type of people who fit their workplace, we can better prepare jobseekers for real opportunities.

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For Employers

Working With Local Businesses

At Motivationz, we do not simply “fill vacancies”. We take the time to understand your business, your industry, your workplace culture, and the skills you need in your team, connecting employers with young people who are better prepared, better supported, and more likely to succeed.

Businesses working with Motivationz can benefit from:

Work-ready candidates supported through coaching and mentoring
Young people developing practical workplace and employability skills
Candidates from first-time jobseekers to those with work experience or qualifications
Ongoing support for both the employer and employee
A collaborative approach focused on your workforce needs
A genuine relationship-based service, not a quick placement approach

How It Works

A Triangle of Support

We believe employment works best when everyone is supported. That is why we bring three parties together: the jobseeker, the employer, and Motivationz.

Jobseeker

Supported every step of the way, never left to figure things out alone.

Employer

Backed throughout, never left unsupported if challenges come up.

Motivationz

Stays involved to help the young person settle in, build good habits, and maintain employment.

For Jobseekers

Skills We Help Jobseekers Build

Many young people have the ability to work but need support to understand what employers expect. We help jobseekers develop the practical skills and behaviours needed to succeed, including:

Communication and confidence
Timekeeping and reliability
Personal presentation
Interview preparation
CV and job application support
Workplace attitude and expectations
Teamwork and problem-solving
Managing barriers to employment
Understanding employer expectations
Building confidence to enter and remain in work

Our Services

Our Employment Services

Work Readiness Support Services

Supports jobseekers aged 18-24 to prepare for employment by building work-readiness skills and removing barriers through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, practical preparation, and confidence building.

Employment Placement Services

More intensive support for those ready to move towards work. Our Employment Navigators identify opportunities, prepare jobseekers for interviews, connect them with employers, and support a sustainable transition into work.

Community Job Coaching

Ongoing support once a job begins, including regular check-ins, problem-solving, and employer communication where appropriate, helping young people settle in, build consistency, and stay in work.

Working Together

Building Better Employment Pathways Together

Motivationz is committed to working with local businesses, jobseekers, whānau, and community partners to create real employment opportunities for young adults.

For Employers

Access to supported young people who are preparing to enter the workforce.

For Jobseekers

Guidance, encouragement, and practical help to take the next step.

For the Community

More young people building confidence, purpose, and independence through employment.

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OVERVIEW

HELPING SHAPE OUR YOUTH

Alongside our sports programs, we are passionate about mentoring the youth of New Zealand. Our aim is to provide mental and wellbeing support as well as helping to develop important life skills and education. This is undertaken through three of our programs; NEET, Kia Maia and Education to Employment.

NEET

WORKING FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Our youth service (NEET) is funded by the Ministry of Social Development with the ultimate aim of reducing benefit dependency among young people. The initiative is part of phase one of the welfare reforms.

Motivationz is contracted to deliver in the Christchurch region only. Our aim is to use a holistic approach to work with the students and be able to ignite some passion and motivation within. Our students will look to not be in receipt of a benefit three months after they turn 18.

The Objectives of Youth Service (NEET) are to support young people to actively engage in education, training and work-based training in order to achieve an NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification and to help young people into and to stay in employment.

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KIA MAIA

BE BRAVE, BE BOLD, BE CAPABLE, BE CONFIDENT

The Kia Maia programme is a work readiness and employment programme.

The programme is specific to the individual needs of the young person and is a strengths-based approach incorporating:
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• Skills for living based on the Te Whare Tapa Whā principles
• Micro credentials, life skills, and training to develop the young person’s pathway and transition them into employment, further education, or training
• Transition support into education, training, or employment that is relevant to each young person and their goals.
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Age 15-24 years of age. Motivationz runs this programme in Christchurch.

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THE YOUTH OF

TOMORROW

Motivationz Employment Pathways

Working With Local Businesses