Applications open for Mahi Tika

Launched in 2020 by Disabled Persons Assembly, Mahi Tika — Equity in Employment programme has been delivered across Waikato coming up to two years.

The programme that was designed to increase opportunities for disabled people continues to provide disabled people across the Waikato region with the opportunity to join together with other disabled job seekers to participate in workshops that build employment skills and the confidence to apply for jobs.

The core delivery is through oneon-one mentoring by Kaitiaki/ Enhancers who build trust through individual mentoring sessions and support participants on their individual journeys.

Due to the changing Covid-19 landscape the mode of delivery has shifted to online. With the programme operating solely online and the underspend in the areas of travel and catering, Mahi Tika — Equity in Employment programme is now expected to run until June 2023.

Mahi Tika — Equity in Employment is currently recruiting for the next intake of Waikato-based participants to join the programme, with workshops and mentoring taking place online and is welcoming applications from anyone who identifies as disabled, is based in Waikato, and is looking for work.

The programme is supported by Trust Waikato — Te Puna o Waikato and the Ka¯noa Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit.