PUBLIC WORKSHOPS 2026

FREE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

Ripple Recruitment hosts Free Community Workshops — practical, high-value sessions open to everyone in the community, including jobseekers, employees, employers, and curious minds.

These workshops are designed to give back to the community we work in and to help you grow, learn, and thrive — whether it’s building personal efficiencies, improving workplace skills, enhancing team performance, or simply discovering new ways to succeed. You’ll leave with actionable strategies you can start using straight away.

Come to one or both and take the opportunity to network and chat with the speakers before and after each event.

STEP IN. STAND UP. SHINE BRIGHT.

OPEN TO ALL: Ideal for jobseekers, employees & curious minds

WHERE: Orewa Library

DATE: Every first Tuesday of the month

TIME: 10:00AM - 11:00AM

This free workshop will help you understand what really determines your market value and why your worth is about more than just your pay rate.

You'll learn how employers assess value, ways to increase your marketability, how to communicate your strengths with confidence, and what to consider when evaluating and negotiating a new opportunity.

This workshop is ideal for you if you are looking for a new role, considering a career change, preparing to negotiate an offer, or simply want to better understand your value in today's employment market.

Walk away with practical strategies to build your market value, confidently communicate what you have to offer, and make informed career decisions that support your long-term success.

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Career success isn’t just about landing the job — it’s about thriving once you’re there.

Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or want to grow in your current role, these sessions will help you stand out where it counts. You’ll learn how to make a great first impression, communicate with confidence, and show initiative that gets noticed — all while staying true to your own strengths and values.

When we grow in skill and self-belief, workplaces and communities benefit. Join us and discover how to step in with purpose, stand up with confidence, and shine bright in any crowd.

Register for priority seating — or just pop in!

HIRE RIGHT. LEAD WELL. WORK SAFE.

OPEN TO ALL: Ideal for business owners and leaders, future entrepreneurs & curious minds

WHERE: Orewa Library

DATE: Every first Tuesday of the month

TIME: 11:00AM - 12:00PM

The benefits you offer tell people what you pay — but the total employment experience tells them why they should choose you and why they should stay.

This free workshop will help you discover practical and affordable ways to attract and retain great people without relying solely on salary. You'll learn what today's candidates really value, how to create a compelling employee value proposition, and how to use benefits, flexibility, workplace culture, and meaningful rewards to stand out in a competitive market.

This workshop is ideal for business owners, leaders, managers, and anyone responsible for attracting and retaining employees who wants to build a workplace where great people choose to join and choose to stay.

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Strong businesses start with the right people, guided by confident leadership, and supported by safe, efficient systems and processes.

When businesses thrive, communities grow stronger — creating more opportunities, better workplaces, and a healthier local economy.

Our sessions provide practical tools to recruit effectively, manage teams with clarity, and create workplaces where safety, productivity, and profitability go hand in hand. Whether you’re running a company, starting one, or simply curious about best practice, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into action immediately.

Register for priority seating — or just pop in!

MASTERCLASS MONDAYS

Ripple Recruitment hosts Masterclass Mondays — affordable, high-value sessions designed for jobseekers, career changers, school leavers, employees, employers, and business leaders.

Our workshops are created with that in mind — whether it’s building confidence for interviews, landing your next job, growing leadership skills, or simply sharpening your professional edge, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can put into action straight away. Stay in the loop and receive class updates direct to your Inbox.