Pathways to employment

Building the local talent pipeline early

Pathways to Employment

At Ara, pathways to employment means more than a first step into work. We help rangatahi and local jobseekers explore options, build work readiness, gain exposure to real roles, and move into opportunities across the Auckland Airport precinct support – with support to stay and progress.

How our pathways work

Ara’s pathways are practical, supported, and connected to real workforce opportunities across the Auckland Airport precinct.

Explore options

Learn about industries, roles, and career pathways across the Auckland Airport precinct.

Prepare and build skills

Access training, education, and support to build skills, confidence, and work readiness.

Experience real workplaces

Gain exposure to local industries and roles through work experience, training, and applied learning.

Move into work

Connect with employer-led opportunities matched to skills, interests, and workforce demand.

Stay and progress

Receive ongoing support to settle into work, build capability, and progress over time.

Pathways with real impact

Ara helps grow the local workforce by connecting South Auckland talent with real opportunities across the Auckland Airport precinct. From early career exposure to employment and progression, our pathways are designed to help people move forward with confidence.

25000 +

jobs across the Auckland Airport precinct

125

employer partners across aviation, construction, services, logistics, retail, hospitality, and more

1500 +

people placed into employment within the precinct

1700 +

rangatahi building confidence, capability, and pathways into work

3200 +

learners supported through skills, training, and workforce pathways

Ready to explore a pathway?

Whether you’re a young person planning your next step, a school supporting students, or a whanau member helping someone explore their future, Ara can help connect you with real opportunities across the Auckland Airport precinct.

Talk to us to explore your options