Applying with us is very easy

Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB.


You are applying for the position:

Student Gateway Placement Program! | Paeroa, New Zealand


Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:
Where did you see this position advertised?

2. Which Hauraki District College:
What College do you attend (You must be from a Hauraki District College to be eligible for a Gateway Placement)

3. Gateway Placement:
I understand that by completing this application it does not guarantee a Gateway placement. We try our best to accommodate all requests however placement is dependent on staff capacity and availability.

4. Minimum Age 16 Years:
I confirm that I am 16 years or over at the time of this application

5. Appeal:
Why does a Gateway Opportunity at Hauraki District Council Interest you?

6. Interests :
What areas/roles at Hauraki District Council are you Interested in?

7. Future Plans:
What Are Your Intentions After Finishing School?

8. Education:
Provide details of any qualifications/certificates

9. Experience:
Have you completed any other voluntary Work/ Gateway Programmes previously? if so please provide details below.

10. Experience:
Which of the below areas do you have experience in?

11. Values:
What attributes do you have that would reflect Hauraki District Council's values?

12. Interests or Community activities:
What are your main out of school interests?

13. Acknowledgment of working conditions :
Depending on placement you may be required to work outdoors therefore, you will be exposed to various types of weather. You may also be exposed to potential hazards such as being on worksites Please acknowledge below that you are prepared to take responsibility to wear appropriate PPE and adhere to our H&S rules.

14. Transport:
I understand that I am responsible for providing my own transport to and from my Gateway placement

15. Drivers Licence:
Do you hold a current, clean drivers licence?

16. Consent for Police Vet Check:
Do you consent to Hauraki District Council undertaking a Criminal Conviction History or Police Vet check?

17. Health:
Do you have any health issues or learning Challenges (including stress) that may impact on your ability to perform any work tasks that we should be aware of?

18. Referees:
If aged under 18, I authorise Hauraki District Council to conduct reference checking as deemed appropriate, such as with my school Principal and or Teacher. Failure to give consent in reference checking may result in the application being declined.

19. Disclosure:
Are there any disclosures that you should make that are relevant to your placement?

20. Declaration:
I declare that to the best of my knowledge the answers in this application are correct and I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any material fact suppressed which would affect my suitability for Gateway placement, my placement may be cancelled. I also understand that any false information given in relation to my medical history could result in my loss of entitlement for any compensation from ACC.


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