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Connecting people with opportunities, and businesses with the right talent

A smarter way to connect people and employers.

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Refer Me and Refer Us is a people first recruitment and connection service by Educate Whakaako. We support individuals looking for work and businesses looking for staff by creating meaningful connections that go beyond a standard CV.

Built from our experience in education, training, and workforce development, this platform focuses on readiness, fit, and long term success.

Refer Me

For individuals

Looking for work? We help you get seen.
Refer Me is designed for individuals who want support moving into employment or their next opportunity. We help you present yourself confidently, promote you to the right employers, and open doors you may not access on your own.

What we do for you:
Create a clear, professional candidate profile
Promote you to suitable employers across New Zealand
Share your profile through branded emails and marketing
Support your job readiness and confidence
Help connect you to interviews and opportunities

Who this is for:
Young leavers and graduates
Upscalers and career changers
People returning to work
Anyone looking for better opportunities

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For businesses

Need staff? We make hiring simpler.
Refer Us supports businesses by connecting them with work ready, motivated candidates. We take a people first approach to recruitment, focusing on fit, readiness, and long term success.

What we offer businesses:
Access to work ready candidatesĀ 
Clear candidate profiles, including optional video introductions
Reduced hiring time and effort
Direct connections without recruitment pressure
Ongoing support as your workforce grows

How it works

Simple. Supportive. Effective.

For Refer Me:

  • Complete the Refer Me form

  • Share your experience, goals, and location preferences

  • Upload your CV and optional intro video

  • We review and promote your profile

  • Employers connect with you directly

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What makes us different?

More than recruitment.

Refer Me and Refer Us is built on education, preparation, and real relationships. We work with people before opportunities arise, not just when a vacancy needs filling.

By focusing on readiness, real world skills, and fit, we create better outcomes for both individuals and businesses.