The team at Hanga-Aro-Rau are pleased to share the launch of the Good Employer Guide to Building Career Pathways for Young People. 

Aotearoa New Zealand faces urgent talent shortages in critical industries. To ensure a strong future workforce, it’s essential that we grow a talent pool of skilled, work-ready young people. Employers play a vital role in this – research shows that teenagers who gain work experience while still at school are more likely to be employed by age 20. 

How well-equipped young people are to transition into work or further training is strongly linked to the interactions they have with employers. By opening doors to real workplace experiences, you help strengthen not only their readiness but also the sustainability of our industries. Engaging in school-to-work activities is a strategic investment. 

The Good Employer Guide provides employers with practical tools, resources, and a clear framework for engaging with schools and communities. It’s designed to make it easier to connect with young people and support their career development in meaningful ways, while building a diverse, skilled and local talent pipeline. 

Together, we can create stronger pathways from education into employment – and help secure the future workforce Aotearoa New Zealand needs. 

👉 Download the Good Employer Guide on our Attraction and Retention landing page