Initiate Wāhine

Come be empowered and get access to the tools you need to find a job and succeed.

Initiate Wāhine is a free five week career development programme in Taupō and Hawke’s Bay, designed to support women in finding a job they love.

Be Empowered

We’re on a mission to help you into mahi you love. On this free programme you’ll learn:

  • How to write a CV and cover letter

  • How to interview confidently

  • How to set goals

  • How to create budgets

  • Communication skills

  • Confidence and self esteem

+ lots more!

You’ll have access to a laptop while on programme to support you in your learning.

Be Supported

Come join us on our next programme if you:

  • Are ready for full time work or education

  • Are currently unemployed

  • Are a registered job seeker (we can help you apply)

  • Can commit to attending our programme Monday - Friday, 9am - 2pm for 5 weeks

Not quite what you’re looking for? You can check out our other programmes here.

Apply to join our next Initiate Wāhine programme today.

Meaningful Mahi

Check out some of our past Initiate Wāhine candidates in their mahi.

  • Career development programme

    Kelsi - Environmental Ranger

  • Looking for work

    Jolene - Customer Service

  • Francis - Reception & Administration

  • Diane - Driving Instructor

  • “This is not your regular course, it's personal, professional and a second home. The support they give and confidence they have in you at The Development Hub will push anyone to get a job no matter how strong minded you are. They’ve got so many connections which is also very helpful. Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone!”

    — PAST CANDIDATE

  • "I found the programme highly beneficial for myself and Wāhine going through different journeys in their life. Once I got to know Ngā Kaiako and felt they were there to hold space and build myself and others up, I trusted them. I felt safe to open up and share what restricts me from being the best version of me and together we worked at it. I left the programme with my “WHY” restored, professional development tools added to my folder, confidence and friendships I will never forget."

    — PAST CANDIDATE

  • “The Development Hub helped me gain confidence in myself, understanding my strengths, weaknesses and developing my public speaking skills, the ability to handle job rejections, being able to meet new people from different backgrounds and cultures, keeping up with a structured routine to stay organised and productive. It was great how I could turn my previous experiences which aren’t necessarily employed work into a form of experience to answer in interviews and that you don’t need to meet all the skill requirements to apply for a job.”

    — PAST CANDIDATE