#EmployerMeets
Want to help rangatahi in your community?
These are speed-meet style events, with a variety of local business owners meeting with multiple young people over the course of the evening.
When youth complete their registration, they select which employers or careers they are interested in. This allows them the opportunity to explore new possible career pathways, gain valuable interview experience by talking to employers as well as make useful connections. These connections may lead to a future job opportunity.
These #EmployerMeets are held at Kāpiti College, Paraparaumu College, Ōtaki College, as well as a community location event held at the Kāpiti Impact Hub.
2026 DATES
Community #EmployerMeet - Tuesday, March 10
Kāpiti Impact Hub, 6 Tongariro Street, Paraparaumu
12.00pm to 1:30pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE COMMUNITY #EMPLOYERMEET
#EmployerMeet @ Ōtaki College - Wednesday, 14th May
Ōtaki College, 233 Mill Road, Ōtaki
1:00pm to 2:30pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE #EMPLOYERMEET @ ŌTAKI COLLEGE
#EmployerMeet @ Paraparaumu College - Wednesday, June 10
Paraparaumu College, 151 Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu
11:30am to 1:00pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE #EMPLOYERMEET @ PARAPARAUMU COLLEGE
#EmployerMeet @ Kāpiti College - Wednesday, August 12
Kāpiti College, Margaret Road, Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu
12:45pm to 2:15pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE #EMPLOYERMEET @ KĀPITI COLLEGE
Employer sign-ups now open - register below!
What People Are Saying
“This is not an event to find new staff (although I have been very fortunate to find numerous staff via these events on a long term basis), but moreover is to help youth be confident talking to employers about themselves. How can we expect youth to thrive and flourish, if we don't give them time to learn how to present themselves in this space.”
— Ruth Surrey (Monkeyman Tree Services)
“It was awesome to see so many local industries getting involved in the #EmployerMeets! Young people in Kapiti have a huge range of employment opportunities and it is inspiring to see how many youth are taking the experience seriously. A refreshing insight into the passion of our future industry leaders.”
— Samantha Chambers (FunZone)
“My favourite part of an #EmployerMeet is meeting rangatahi, telling them my work stories and seeing their eyes light up with interest. I would tell other employers thinking of getting involved that the #EmployerMeet is a very welcoming environment and that they will be investing in our future.”
- Shelby Bothamley
