NORTHLAND REGIONAL CADETSHIP PROGRAMME

1
NORTHLAND REGIONAL CADETSHIP PROGRAMME
2
THE WHY
Presentation by Mayor Yvonne Sharp
3
THE HOW
Presentation by Tania McInnes FNDC Programme
Manager
4

• This cadetship programme was an initiative by the
  Northland Mayoral Forum.
• (Far North District, Kaipara District, Northland
  Regional Whangarei District).
• Partners in the programme are Work Income NZ
  (WI) and the Tertiary Education Commission
  (TEC).
• We also received strong support from Manukau City
  New Plymouth District Councils, who were a
  tremendous inspiration.

5
THE AIM OF THE PROGRAMME

• To provide our young people with a stepping stone
  towards long-term employment and sustainable
  careers, through training, personal development
  work experience within a Council environment.
• To promote Local Government as a viable
  exciting career option for our young people.

6
HOW WE GOT STARTED

• Initial Northland Mayoral Forum discussion
• FNDC took responsibility to investigate the
  possibilities
• Talked to the experts - those already with
  Cadets
• Received commitment from the Mayoral Forum
• Followed by commitment from senior staff at
  Council
• Formed a working group across the region
• Joint MoU signed by the six parties
• Tailored the programme to work in our own area

7
2004/05 WORKING PARTY

• Representatives
• Far North District Council
• Kaipara District Council
• Northland Regional Council
• People Potential
• TEC (not present)
• Whangarei District Council
• Work Income NZ/MSD

8
FINANCING THE PROJECT

• We have received strong support from several
  sectors
• Work Income provides a work subsidy
• TEC are paying for all training (initial and
  ongoing)
• MSD, through MTFJ, have contributed 2,860 per
  cadet
• The Council departments taking on a cadet
  contribute to the
• balance of wage administration costs

9
SPECIFICATIONS

• 12 month programme (now into their sixth month)
• Candidates had to be registered with Work
  Income
• 11 potential cadets commenced two months
  training
• 21 from across the Northland region
• Seven were chosen for 10 months employment
  within FNDC
• There are 14 cadets across the Northland
  Councils
• NZQA credits (National Certificate in Employment
  Skills)
• Employment is not guaranteed on completion

10
ISSUES TO OVERCOME(AS A SCHEME)

• Designing a programme that worked across the
  District
• Working party have time, commitment belief
• Buy in from Council staff
• Understanding the scheme what it was really
  about
• Timeframes
• Suitable candidates
• Travel distances
• Consistency continuity of programme and people
• The right project manager it does take passion
  and commitment!

11
THE PROCESS OF SELECTION

• Advertising via WI
• Group interview
• Individual interviews
• Selection for training
• Initial Powhiri welcome
• Final selection for cadetship

12
FNDC PROGRAMME

• After two months training
• First week induction
• Cadets introduced to Councillors
• Commenced on 9.50 per hour
• Three month review (increase to 10.50)
• Initially weekly meetings, now fortnightly
• Supervisor work issues, Project Manager the
  other stuff
• Individual catch ups
• Monthly two day training sessions

13
THINGS TO KNOW

• It takes dedication commitment
• It is not always an easy road
• The rewards can be great for both Council
  individuals
• Onus needs to be on the individual
• Need the right person to run the programme
• Be open honest
• Have a thorough selection process
• Understand what you are looking for/wanting to
  achieve
• Dont bite off more than you can chew
• Commitment and encouragement two keys to
  success

14
FNDC 2004/05 CADETS
Front Rebecca Procter Library, Kerikeri Back
(left to right) Fern Community Services,
Kaikohe Yvonne Information Centre,
Kaitaia Tom Monitoring, Kaikohe Serena Resigned Ma
rlene Environmental Services, Kaitaia Josh Roading
, Kaikohe
15
THE FUTURE

• Working on our 2005/06 programme
• All four Councils have committed
• Approaching other businesses joint programme
• Second area for Youth Transition Service

16
Presentation fromTom BroughMonitoring Cadet
THE REASON
17
Thank you for your time. We are happy to answer
any questions or assist you with development of
your own programme.