Key New Zealand industries have join forces to boost careers and secure the best unique New Zealand website launched to grow careers in aviation, hospitality and tourism.

An exciting and unique career website specialising in aviation, hospitality and tourism is being launched today and is aimed at attracting and developing skilled people in the industries.

NZSkillsConnect, www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz, provides career seekers with the tools and industry information to manage their careers by outlining the main job roles, pathways and relevant training.

The site has been designed around an innovative and dynamic search tool - the ‘Visual Mapper’. It illustrates specific job roles and their progression, while displaying a full range of careers across ten sectors within aviation, hospitality and tourism, including casinos and museums.

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) and Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) have collaborated to develop and build the website. ATTTO and HSI Chief Executives Elizabeth Valentine and Steve Hanrahan say the website is a key part of their joint drive to attract, develop and retain skilled people in the workforce and increase productivity.

“People working in these industries are the face of New Zealand, serving millions of visitors and customers every year. NZSkillsConnect is another way to help our best ‘people’ people to create and develop great careers in aviation, hospitality and tourism,” says Ms Valentine.

“NZSkillsConnect is the only industry-specific careers site designed for career seekers, employers and training providers,” says Mr Hanrahan. “The Visual Mapper is definitely the star and a great way to show the exciting, rewarding careers for people looking to advance their career – be they school leavers or already working.”
Employers can advertise jobs and search for potential employees who have listed their CVs. Plus they can profile their businesses as workplaces that offer on-the-job training aligned to ATTTO and HSI qualifications and unit standards.
Nearly one in ten New Zealanders work across these industries, making it a significant employer and contributor to the economy.

The launch of the website is timely as New Zealand’s service industries prepare for the Rugby World Cup 2011. More skilled people in aviation, hospitality and tourism will be needed to deliver an outstanding New Zealand experience.
NZSkillsConnect is a joint project from the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) and the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) with funding from the Tertiary Education Commission.

For more information and to explore the site visit www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz

For further information contact:

Shelley-Maree Cassidy, Hospitality Standards Institute Tel 04 385 9563
Joy Saunders, Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation Tel 04 499 6570