Fresh faces join council through cadetship programme

Five new motivated and enthusiastic cadets have joined Far North District Council through a 10-month internship placement designed to spark growth, confidence and career skills.

The cadets were selected after participating in an eight-week programme focused on CV writing, interview skills and other preparations designed to make them work-ready for a place in council roles. The programme is run by the Ministry of Social Development, Work Ready and the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs, and aims to help youth between the ages of 18-24 across the Far North find a career path.

This year’s cadets were selected for their passion to help the community and will be bringing a range of skills to council roles in the digital information management, Te Hono (Māori liaison and relationships), property management, rating services, and transaction service teams.

The cadetship programme was first introduced to council in 2006 and has proven to be a successful stepping stone for dozens of rangatahi in the Far North with previous cadets going on to permanent roles within council, including senior management.

If you are an ambitious young person interested in becoming a cadet, contact MSD or Work Ready to find out more.

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Pictured: (from left) Taaria Ngawai-Ora, Aylah Williams, Sophie Holmes, Te Rereaniwaniwa Courtney

Absent: Juvarn Gray-Nikora