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Free Youth Courses – Tauranga, Whakatane, Rotorua

Free English Language Courses – Auckland

Fees Free Youth Courses

EmployNZ has been helping Youth across the Bay of Plenty get their NCEA through our Free courses since 2000.

We have a track record of working with young people to get their NCEA through our Youth Guarantee Courses funded by Tertiary Education Commission. We then help them to pathway into higher training or employment.

 

Enquiries Open for Term 4 – 2025

(Limited Places Available)

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IT Diploma Programmes

Start your career in the IT Infrastructure and Technical Support sector, and get qualified to become Sys Admin.

EmployNZ offers face to face, practical IT training, in the Tauranga CBD. We have small class sizes and run the programme in a simulated IT Support workplace environment, then move on to using Azure Cloud.

 

Next Intake – Term 1 – 2026

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English Language Courses

Join other former refugees and new migrants on one of our English Language courses in Onehunga or Henderson, Auckland.

Study English to build your confidence as you practice listening, reading, writing and speaking in small groups. From Pre and Low Beginners to Pre Intermediate, there is an ESOL course for everyone.

 

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“I’ve enjoyed my studies at EmployNZ. My Tutors were very positive and helpful and made the experience fun”

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Erin Pickett – Diploma L5

“I have gained a passion for I.T. I didn’t even know I had. I have learned so much and I love how practical it is”

Jonathan Coleman – Information Technology Level 5

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Roxanne Rattley – I.T. Diploma Level 5

“My experience at EmployNZ has been excellent, I don’t want the course to finish. Nicely paced learning with fantastic tutors.”

Cindy Ward – I.T. Diploma Level 5

“The course is fun and I have learnt alot, the classrooms are comfortable and the tutor is happy to explain things I dont understand”

Edni Espina – I.T. Diploma Level 5

“The course has been great, the tutors I have are down to earth and know their stuff. My overall experience has been positive, I have learned tons of useful IT skills”

Jamie Kelly – I.T. Diploma Level 5

“An insightful learning experience in a broad range of IT technologies in supportive environment”

Kirwan Smith – I.T. Systems Admin Level 6

EmployNZ is a good place to go and get prepared for the workforce. My Tutor Suz has been very helpful and supportive

Matthew Delp – Workplace Skills L2

NZQA measures our performance on a regular basis. EmployNZ has always been a Category 1 Provider.

EmployNZ is focussed on an employment outcome for our clients and graduates. We help our graduates find a job.

We Are A Youth Service Provider

The Youth Service is a nationwide service which EmployNZ is a part of. We work alongside our local communities, whanau, schools and education providers to provide a wrap around service for young people.

EmployNZ can arrange payments, mentoring and support if you live in the following areas:

  • Katikati, Omokoroa, Te Puna
  • Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, Ohauiti, Pyes Pa, Oropi
  • Te Puke, Paengaroa, Rangiuru, Maketu, Pongakawa, Pukehina
  • Matata, Pikowai
  • Taupo, Turangi

    The Youth Service is here to support young parents, and youth who can not live at home, with financial support and support to return to education or employment.

    Making the right decisions now about your future can help you get further, faster.

    We can provide assistance with:

    • The Youth Payment
    • The Young Parent Payment
    • NEET: Free Mentoring and Support
    • CV Building
    • Job Hunting
    • Education Support
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    Employment Services

    If you are a Work and Income client, and receive a NZ benefit, we provide a fully funded employment service to help you get the job you want and support you as you get to know the business and settle in. Receive one on one support from our experienced employment consultants who will help you uncover your strengths and identify your challenges.

    Our Employment Consultants are mobile and are quite often at workplaces or based throughout the communities in local venues.

    We offer these services in:

    • Auckland – Waitakere, Westgate and Helensville
    • Waikato – Rural Districts
    • Tauranga City
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    Driver Licence Programme

    We offer a professional driving service, helping people of all ages & stages with driving training, driver confidence & achieving their driving goals. Our driving instructors are qualified, holding an I Endorsement.

    We have a fleet of automatic cars and also offer lessons in your own manual car. You can also use one of our vehicles to sit your test.

    We offer these services in:

    • The Bay Of Plenty
    • Hamilton Metro
    • Cambridge
    • Te Awamutu
    • Thames
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