Recreate NZ facilitates Moxie Employment placements with businesses that share our values. The aim is to carefully match Moxie trainees with suitable employers and facilitate a training period that results in permanent, part time employment.

Moxie Employment achieves success because trainees already participate in other Recreate NZ programmes, allowing facilitators to deeply understand individuals—including their strengths and challenges—and can confidently advocate to employers. In some instances, we may suggest you attend other programmes that will support learning in specific skill areas as well as giving us time to get to know you better.

We have seen great success in the past few years and are very keen to keep growing this exciting and dynamic employment stream. Moxie Employment placements are arranged with employers as opportunities arise. Employers are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. We will do our best to find work for all who are interested, but suggest you continue your own investigations too.

Please note, we cannot guarantee immediate work placements. Moxie Employment is arranged with employers as opportunities arise. Placements are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. 

If you are registered with Recreate NZ and would like to express interest in employment opportunities, please get in touch with the Moxie team, moxie@recreate.org.nz.

Tuesday 7^th – Friday 10^th January

Get ready for our annual visit to Peel Forest Camp! We’ll be hitting the water this summer, rafting the Rangitata River or kayaking on Lake Opuha. We’ll also try out the ropes course or abseiling! Join us for fun team challenges, yummy kai/food, our Summer talent show, and lots of laughter and friendship!

Monday 13^thJanuary

9.00am-4.30pm

We have put a twist on the paint and sip, let’s go painting and then enjoy a relaxing swim at He Puna Tai Moana.

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Tuesday 14^thJanuary

9.00am-4.30pm

Time to hit the waterpark and cool off! We’ll also get to relax and watch one of the latest movies together!

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Wednesday 15^th January

9.00am-4.30pm

We will be doing some pottery this day, learning to make our own pinch pots. Once we have done this we will head to the park or the beach to play some games!

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Wednesday 15^th January

9.00am-4.30pm

Let’s go adventure through to the French farm! We will go and visit the cute alpacas and make an epic road trip out of it!

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Thursday 16^th January

9.00am-4.30pm

We will be cooling off from the warm sun in the pools in the morning of this day before we see how far and fast we can pedal! Make sure to bring your energy!

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Friday 17^th January

9.00am-4.30pm

Ahoy matey! Are you ready to come and find the treasure? We will search high and low for the lost treasure, so come along in your best pirate costume to help us out!

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3pm, Friday 24^th January - 3pm, Friday 26^th January

Welcome to the Wild West Coast! Off we go to see what we can see on the West Coast as we stay near the beach and do some beautiful walks. Come along and let’s relax together!

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10am, Thursday 30^th January – 6pm, Sunday 2^nd February 2025

Buckle in for we are off on another massive roadie together to see what Golden Bay has to say! Come for the ride as we go check out the beaches and embrace being around some of the nicest National Parks!

Friday 31^st January – Sunday 2^nd February

Let’s go Glamping! Escape to nature with a luxurious glamping weekend! Enjoy stunning landscapes, stay in a cozy geodome, and enjoy the fresh air, blending comfort with the great outdoors for a perfect, rejuvenating weekend.

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Saturday 8^th February

12pm-8pm

There's nothing better than time with good friends! For this afternoon we will be hanging out together having some fun before we finish things off with a yummy dinner!

Tuesday’s, 18^th February – 8^th April

8-week course: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Moxie Community and Gardening days are awesome! These days will be spent at the Richmond Community Garden learning all things gardening - from how to grow vegetables to harvesting the produce as well as groundskeeping skills and some community engagement. Come along as we learn to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. The skills we learn are transferable to employment and aim to prepare our young people for their world.

Tuesday’s, 18^th February – 8^th April

8-week course: 9:00am – 3:30pm

In this course we will delve into the wellbeing principles of Te Whare Tapa Whā. Through group discussion and practice-based learning, we will identify and strengthen our own pillars of wellbeing. Our goal is to teach healthy habits and practices that will promote wellbeing and help you live a fuller life. A big focus for our activities will be low-impact movement, healthy eating, and mindfulness.

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Wednesday’s, 19^th February – 9^th April

8-week course: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Let’s get On The Move! Come join us on Wednesday’s to learn about why we should stay active, and how we can do it. We will try lots of new ways to stay active like surfing, martial arts, dancing, and heaps more. On The Move is a great opportunity to try new things, find out what activities you like, and build on skills.

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Wednesday’s, 19^th February – 9^th April

8-week  course: 9:00am – 3:30pm

Get ready to whip up some  culinary and craft magic! This is a skills-based module focused on developing practical and employable skills. Half of the course will focus on building  kitchen confidence and mastering a range of cooking skills. The other half will focus on craft skills with textiles, paint, and hard materials. We will also develop our customer service and sales skills when we take our products to markets.

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Thursday 20^th February

Come join us for a relaxing and creative summer evening. We will have dinner by the beach and visit a pottery studio to get creative. You’ll get to create something to take home!

Thursday 27^th February – Saturday 1^st March

Join us for an overnight tramp! We will stay in Hanmer Springs on the first night to prepare, before tramping to Lake Daniels to stay in Kōhanga Atawhai – Manson Nicholls Hut. Stunning scenery, good company, and fun adventure awaits!

*Must be happy to walk for 3 hours with a pack over flat terrain

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Friday 28^th February – Sunday 2^nd March

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Join us for a relaxing weekend in Banks Peninsula! We’ll be staying in the beautiful Charteris Bay for this Short Break. In our down time we’ll explore Quail Island, go to a café, and hang out with our Recreate friends.

Saturday 8^th March, full day

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Lock and load; for this Lad’s Club Urban we’ll be taking a day trip to Ashburton! There we’ll have a game of gellyball (like paintball but softer) before going to the pool for a swim.

Friday 14^th March – Sunday 16^th March

Is it time for another relaxing weekend in Akaroa. For this short break we’re going to do some arts and crafts, go out to a café and explore the beautiful scenery and wildlife on offer.

Sunday 16^th March, 4-8pm

We are going to relax in the hot pools before we head out for our favourite food, pizza! What a wonderful evening with friends we have ahead!

Saturday 22^nd March

Feeling adventurous? Ready to push your limits or try something new? Join us for an epic day of rock climbing in the Port Hills. This day will be full of fun, adrenaline, good company & good views!

*No rock-climbing experience needed!

Thursday 27^th – Sunday 30^th March

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Join us for a getaway in the stunning Ngākuta Bay! Time to switch into holiday mode as we relax at the house, enjoy BBQ dinners, swim in the bay, and explore the beautiful surroundings.

Friday 28^th March – Sunday 30^th March

It’s time to return to Hanmer Springs for this classic Recreate Getaway! We’re going to relax in the hotpools, play games, watch movies, and go out for dinner in the evening!

Friday 4^th April – Sunday 6^th April

We’re taking you on a Mystery Tour! Get ready for a fun weekend away where we will work together, follow the clues, and get to know each other to reveal our surprise destination and exciting activities!

Friday 11^th April

Ready Bowler One? Join your Recreate friends for a fun evening of bowling and a delicious meal at Burger Burger!

Saturday 1^st March, evening

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Get ready for our second ever Over 30’s Club evening! We’ll meet in the city, eat dinner together and play minigolf!

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Saturday 12^th April, evening

It’s games night! We will be making food/kai together, having a relaxing evening playing our favourite board games, card games, and getting to know each other.

Saturday 7th December

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Ho ho ho ‘tis the season to be jolly! Come along with us so we can celebrate another year with Recreate at our classic Christmas party! We will have a dance lesson, dinner, a secret Santa and some visitors from the wonderful Waikato region to party with us! It’s going to be a jolly good time!

Friday 7^th March

5pm-9pm

Come along to our first ever “First Friday” of the month programme! We’re having a Crazy Colours night! Dress up in one colour, or as a whole rainbow. We will be having dinner together, there will be fun games, and prizes for the best-dressed!

Friday 4^th April

5pm-9pm

Another First Friday - join  us for our early Easter Party! We will be having a fun night of Easter themed  crafts, activities, games and dinner together.

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