1. NORTHLAND REGIONAL CADETSHIP PROGRAMME

2. THE ‘WHY’
Presentation by
Mayor Yvonne Sharp

3. FNDC Programme Manager
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 (W&I) 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 W&I
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 up’s
Monthly two day training sessions

13. THINGS TO KNOW It is not always an easy road
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
Don’t 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
Marlene 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 from Tom Brough Monitoring Cadet
THE ‘REASON’
Presentation from Tom Brough Monitoring Cadet

17. Thank you for your time.
We are happy to answer any questions or assist you with development of your own programme.