Ignite Opotiki Youth Service

IGNITE Opotiki hopes to spur on our rangatahi to achieve their self-identified goals and aspirations, IGNITE their inner passions and help them discover and develop a pathway to future employment, education, or training.

Calling all Rangatahi aged 15 – 24 who are looking to discover and develop an employment, education or training pathway… apply now for IGNITE Opotiki!

We will provide you with intensive support to get you from where you are now to where you want to be. Your IGNITE Coach who will help you discover and develop your chosen pathway, achieve your self-identified goals and aspirations, and IGNITE your inner passions.

Participation will benefit you in the following ways:

  • ​Gaining your ‘passport to work’ including; writing a CV, setting up a Bank
  • Account and REAL ME, getting an IRD Number, birth certificate and photo ID, and working towards getting your Full Driver’s license.
  • The opportunity to participate in our Future Fit program which includes a free membership to Opotiki Fitness for the duration of the program.
  • The opportunity for subsidized trips to Careers Expo’s and other events
  • The opportunity for fun activities locally including sports competitions and events.

Ultimately, you will gain full-time employment in your chosen field or become enrolled with an education or training provider to further your education.

IGNITE – Whakaatu Whanaunga Trust
94B Church Street
Opotiki 3122
P: 07 315 5174 or 027 251 0735
W: http://www.wwt.org.nz