LINKT

Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to LINKT. Here, we work for you.

At LINKT, we run focused, one-week training programmes – covering CV writing, job search strategies, mentoring, and interview preparation – as well as offering personalised one-on-one coaching. We give you the practical tools and motivation you need to succeed, all while in a safe, judgement-free environment.

Once training is complete, we walk alongside you for up to 16 weeks, providing ongoing job search support and mentoring as you settle into employment. You’re never alone in this journey.

If you’re on jobseeker support through Work and Income, and looking for paid mahi but don’t know where to start, we’re here to tautoko (support and encourage) you.

At the heart of our kaupapa is the belief that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our holistic, professional, and inclusive approach places wellbeing and long-term independence at the centre of everything we do.

Get mahi ready

In our free week-long course, you’ll learn job-ready skills, build confidence, and connect with others – in a supportive, relaxed, and respectful setting.

How to write a CV that shows what you’re about
Interview skills and how to stand out
How to find and apply for the right jobs
Using AI and smart tools to get ahead
Building your confidence and backing yourself
Working well with others and communicating clearly
Ongoing support applying for jobs

Visit our employment hub

Our LINKT Employment Hub is based at:

Shop 2 | 801 Cameron Road, Tauranga South

At our hub, we support jobseekers referred by the Ministry of Social Development / Work and Income.

If you have a referral, we’d love to meet with you!

Frequently asked questions

LINKT a free employment skills programme designed to help those on the jobseeker benefit to move confidently into paid employment.

We provide training, ongoing mentoring, and job search support – giving you the tools you need to thrive in the workforce now and into the future.

At the heart of our approach is the belief that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. Our holistic, professional, and inclusive approach places wellbeing and long-term independence at the centre of everything we do.

LINKT is for those on the jobseeker benefit, in the wider Tauranga region, who are looking to get mahi-ready.

Whether you’ve finished school, taken a break, or just haven’t found the right mahi yet – we’re here to help you.

A typical LINKT programme is approximately one week long, and runs Monday to Friday, between 9am-3pm. After that, there are weekly job search sessions where you can come in and get help finding and applying for jobs at our hub.

You’ll learn job-ready skills, build confidence, and connect with others – in a supportive, relaxed, and respectful setting. Including:

How to write a CV that shows what you’re about
Interview skills and how to stand out in a fun and interactive way
How to find and apply for the right jobs
Using AI and smart tools to get ahead
Building your confidence and backing yourself
Working well with others and communicating clearly
Ongoing support applying for jobs
Time management
Skills to keep a job

Just bring yourself. We provide amazing kai (meals and snacks) every day, as well as mileage support and phone top-ups to get you here, and keep you connected. It’s casual dress but come in as if you are working for the week. We also provide laptops to use on-site.

Yes. Once you’ve completed the one-week programme, we walk with you as you find the right job for you. We provide weekly job search sessions where we can assist you in finding and applying for work, writing the perfect cover letter, as well as ongoing mentoring. Where possible, we also connect you directly to local businesses with vacancies in your area of interest.

LINKT is run by the Tauranga Business Chamber. We’re a membership organisation made up of a wide range of local businesses and employers.

Our LINKT team are professionals with significant experience in employment services, social development, and youth engagement. More simply, people who care and want to see you succeed.

LINKT is free to attend. To get started, text or call Hilary on 027 246 0289, or contact your Work and Income case manager.

Meet the team leader

Hilary McCabe

Kia ora, I’m Hilary – manager of LINKT. I’m a passionate job coach and skilled facilitator, supporting rangatahi here in Tauranga to unlock opportunities and thrive. My mission is to create a welcoming and supportive space where young people from all walks of life can be themselves, build confidence, and explore new pathways toward meaningful mahi.

With roots in the tropics, I bring a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusive practices to everything I do. I understand the complex barriers young adults often face and strive to empower them with proactive, supportive solutions that meet their needs and celebrate their strengths to transition into employment.

Karina Dawson

Tena koe, I’m Karina – coordinator at the LINKT Employment Hub.

I help meet with jobseekers, coordinate the learning sessions, and ensure your records are kept safe and confidential.

With many years of successful experience, I get a real kick out of supporting young people into long-term employment. I’m really looking forward to meeting you, building your confidence, and preparing you for a job that you really enjoy.