Ignite futures. Connect young people to real careers.
At MITO, we are dedicated to promoting career pathways that support a productive, sustainable, and dynamic workforce. MITO, as an industry-owned organisation, enables training by industry, for industry. We are a nationally based organisation, and for over 50 years have supported the automotive, commercial road transport, extractives, drilling, gas, and logistics industries in facilitating apprenticeships and industry training in the workplace.
Working with learners, employers, and training providers, we ensure people get the best possible opportunities to learn and accelerate their careers, while developing a skilled workforce for the industries we serve.
We are now seeking a passionate and well connected Vocational Careers Advisor to lead our work with secondary schools across Aotearoa New Zealand. This role plays a pivotal part in inspiring students, strengthening vocational pathways, and connecting young people with meaningful employment and training opportunities across MITO’s industries.
About the role
The Vocational Careers Advisor plays a vital role in shaping the futures of young people by bringing MITO’s national secondary school strategy to life. Through strong, trusted relationships with schools, careers advisors, employers, and industry partners, this role opens doors to meaningful vocational pathways and real world opportunities. You will champion Gateway and other programmes that connect students to industry, explore new and innovative ways to spark engagement, and work closely with Regional Managers and Training Advisors to ensure learners complete their programmes and achieve lasting outcomes.
This role also leads inspiring promotional initiatives, including nationwide school bus tours of industry workplaces, and collaborates with the wider Marketing and Communications team to share our story and opportunities. Alongside this, you will coordinate MITO Connect job brokerage activities—connecting students and jobseekers with employers, supporting Training Advisors, and delivering events—helping young people step confidently from education into employment.
About you
You are a confident relationship builder who thrives on connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. You’re organised, adaptable, and motivated by making a real difference for young people and industry.
Comfortable working independently and across teams, you bring a proactive, solutions focused approach and thrive in a role that balances strategy with hands on delivery. You communicate with clarity and impact, adapt easily to changing priorities, and are driven to exceed expectations.
You will bring experience in industry training and in working with secondary schools or vocational pathways, along with strong stakeholder engagement, research, and analytical skills. A relevant tertiary qualification, excellent customer service capability, and strong computer skills are essential. Knowledge of the education or industry training sector is desirable, as is an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and confidence working within tikanga Māori and diverse cultural settings.
Apply:
We will be shortlisting applications as they are received and therefore encourage early applications!
To be considered for this position, you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have described and you believe you can bring value to this role, we’re keen to hear from you!
If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to move into an organisation with a culture of trust and a supportive work/life balance, then please apply now!
Please direct any questions to Jo Fisher, Group Manager – Marketing and Communications at jo.fisher@mito.org.nz