Porirua Careers Expo
Te Rauparaha Arena, Thursday 9 May, 9.30am-5.30pm, Free!
Explore your career opportunities! The expo is open to students from Porirua and the wider Wellington region, and those who have already left school and want to be inspired to find a new career.
There’s something for everyone, with over 70 stalls showcasing career and education pathways across technology, health, construction, trades, professional services and more:
- Tech workshops with speakers from Wellington tech companies, including gaming, product and design, cyber security and software development.
- Employers with current vacancies.
- Hands on help with interview skills and CV writing.
- Giveaways, prizes, and free food available.
Be inspired by your future possibilities!
Ready to take the next step towards your dream career?
The Porirua Careers Expo is your opportunity to connect with industry professionals, network with peers, and kickstart your career journey!
Don't miss out on Thursday 9 May, 9.30am-5.30pm!
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Location
Free Entry
Porirua Careers Expo
9 May, 9:30am – 2:00pm and 2:30pm – 5:30pm
Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana Street, Porirua City Centre, Porirua 5022
Vendor List
There are heaps of stalls at this Careers Expo, from education, health, Tech, construction and government. There will be something for everyone.
Construction and Infrastructure
- Barber Commercial Limited
- Brian Perry Civil
- BCITO
- Beca New Zealand
- Civil Contractors New Zealand
- Crane Association of New Zealand
- Downer
- Etco (Skills)
- Higgins Contractors Ltd
- JFC
- LT McGuinness
- McConnell Dowell Contractors Ltd
- National Association of Women in Construction
- New Zealand institute of Quantity Surveyors
- Rāranga Building Careers
- SAP Contractors Limited
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Construction)
- Technical Access and Rescue Academey Tapui LTD
- Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce Development Council for Construction & Infrastructure
Education
- Etu Ao Home-Based Learning - He Whānau Manaaki Kindergartens
- Limited Service Volunteers (LSV)
- Massey University
- Ministry of Education
- New Zealand Management Academies
- Te Mana o Kupe Charitable Trust
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec
- Te Wānanga o Aotearoa
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- University ofauckland
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Whitecliffe College of Arts & Designs
Government
- Inland Revenue
- Institute of Environmental
- Science and Research (ESR)
- Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
- New Zealand Defence Force
- New Zealand Police
- Porirua City Council
Health
- Ora Toa Health
- Te Pūkenga trading as Whitireia and WelTec (Health)
- Te Waka Whaiora Trust
- Te Whatu Ora
- The 502
- Wellington Free Amulance
Professional Services
- ANZ
- Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
- NZ Law Society
- Orogen Limited
- Westpac Porirua
Technology
- Arlo Software
- Bastion Security Group
- Dev Academy
- Floating Rock Studio
- IT Works Limited
- Representing Dinosaur Polo Club
- Tuhura Tech
- TechStep
- Yoobee Colleges LTD
- Victoria University of Wellington - Technology
Work Ready
- Dress for Success Wellington
- Graeme Dingle Foundation
- Inland Revenue
- Inwork
- Le Fale jobs and skills hub
- Partners Porirua
- Pātaka Toa - Te Hoe Akau
- The Learning Shop
- The Ministry of Social Development
- Toa Te Roopu Awhina
- Waihanga Ara Rau Workforce
- Development Council for Construction & Infrastructure
- Workbridge Employment Services
Other
- Bark Limited
- Bidfood Foodservice Wellington
- New World Porirua
- NZ Law Society
- Skills Premier
- Wellington International Airport Ltd.
- Aspiring Walls
- Bark Limited
- Bubu's Lashes
- Rutherford & Bond Toyota
FAQs
Catch the train to Porirua and either walk or ride an e-scooter around the harbour pathway to the venue.
There are also nearby public bus stops on Norrie St and Lyttelton Ave.
Parking
Available on surrounding streets such as Wi Neera Dr or you can leave your car at the railway station and take the short walk to Te Rauparaha Park.
There are accessible carparks available on a first come, first serve basis, please display your mobility parking permit, located in the Te Rauparaha Arena car park.
For those driving there, Te Rauparaha Arena has free three-hour car parking available.
On street parking in Porirua City Centre is free at the weekend.
Free entry
Entry to Porirua Careers Expo is free for everyone
