Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment is a disabled-led employment programme developed by DPA that enhances the employment journey of disabled people living in the Waikato region.
Participants involved in the programme attend workshops to gain skills for seeking employment and receive mentoring from Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment Kaitiaki (Enhancers), who are themselves disabled people.
Expressions of interest now open for June intake
The next programme will run from June to August 2022, with workshops being held online. The programme has been designed by disabled people for disabled people. You will receive mentoring from Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment Kaitiaki (Enhancers), who are themselves disabled people.
Mentoring is planned for you and your needs. You will participate in workshops that build employment skills and confidence. If the timing isn't quite right for you, there will be another intake end of August 2022.
If you are disabled, based in Waikato, and looking for work, the Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment team would love to hear from you . You can express interest in the programme by completing an online expression of interest form.
Mahi Tika – Equity in Employment is possible thanks to the support of Trust Waikato – Te Puna o Waikato and the Kānoa Regional Economic Development and Investment Unit.