Community Employment Programme

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme (CEP) funded by MSD is committed to making a positive impact across our country. Our mission is driven by a dedicated group of leaders and, you our incredible network of coordinators. Together, we aim to assist councils nationwide in addressing urgent issues affecting young people and promoting youth employment. 

PARTICIPATING COUNCILS

Councils involved in the CEP programme include:

• Ashburton District Council
• Buller District Council
• Carterton District Council
• Central Hawke's Bay District Council
• Clutha District Council
• Far North District Council
• Gisborne District Council
• Gore District Council
• Grey District Council
• Hauraki District Council
• Horowhenua District Council
• Hurunui District Council
• Kaikoura District Council
• Kawerau District Council
• Mackenzie District Council
• Masterton District Council
• Ōpōtiki District Council
• Ōtorohanga District Council
• Rangitikei District Council
• Ruapehu District Council
• South Taranaki Council
• South Waikato District Council
• South Wairarapa District Council
• Southland District Council
• Stratford District Council
• Tararua District Council
• Waimate District Council
• Wairoa District Council
• Waitaki District Council
• Waitomo District Council
• Westland District Council
• Western Bay of Plenty District Council
• Whanganui District Council
• Westland District Council 
  
  

PARTNERS

We actively collaborate with essential government agencies, including the Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Youth Development. We partner with Tuia to provide mentorship to rangatahi and with Outward Bound to offer experiential opportunities that foster leadership and personal growth. We also take pride in sponsoring significant events like the Festival for the Future and the Impact Awards.

Some of our valued partners include:

Central Government MOU partners

• Ministry of Social Development
• Ministry of Youth Development
• Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
• Te Puni Kōkiri
• Tertiary Education Commission
• Department of Internal Affairs

Community Partners

• COMET
• Driving Change Network

Corporate Partners

• Clearhead
• Employers and Manufactures Association
• Industry Training Solutions
• Inzone Experience