Her Waka (June 2026)

🌟 June 2026 Topic: Career Go-To-Market Strategy

The fourth and final session of the Her Waka series brings us to an inspiring close with a workshop, Creating Your Career Go-To-Market Strategy, led by Andrea Halal.

When a tech company launches a new product, they do not just build it and hope the right buyers happen to notice. They create a Go-To-Market strategy. Your career deserves that exact same level of intentionality.

After moving her life and career from the Philippines to New Zealand, Andrea Halal learned a hard truth: relying on the traditional "apply and wait" method often leads to professional invisibility. To rebuild her credibility from zero in a brand new market, she had to stop relying on standard job portals and start treating her career like a strategic product launch.

In this highly practical workshop, we will map out exactly how to build your own Career Go-To-Market Strategy.

What we will cover:

• The Foundation: How to treat yourself as the product and effectively research your "customers"–the future employers and internal champions who can bring you closer to your goals.

• The Visibility Playbook: The exact steps to take to get noticed, including how to build a creative CV, how to use LinkedIn to showcase your critical thinking in public, and how to master the art of the human approach in networking.

• Proactive Momentum: How to leverage strategic upskilling, volunteering, and active event participation to build your professional equity.

• The Job Search Mindset: The core Go-To-Market mentalities you need to survive the job search, featuring a healthy dose of "Big Leap Energy" to help you choose courage over comfort.

Come ready to step out of the shadows, optimise your visibility, and learn how to show up long before you feel completely ready. ✨

Note: This session is by invitation only

HER WAKA

Navigating pathways into sustainable employment

Ready to take your next step into meaningful work? HER WAKA is a dynamic, confidence-building employment programme designed to help you move forward with clarity, capability and purpose.

Delivered by SheSharp, MInistry of Social Development and academyEX, each monthly cohort brings together up to 25 participants for a supportive and energising experience focused on real-world job readiness  . This is not just about finding a job. It is about understanding the market, backing yourself, and building a pathway toward sustainable, future-focused employment.

Through HER WAKA, you will:

• Discover how the New Zealand job market really works and where opportunities are growing

• Learn what employers and recruiters are looking for and how to stand out

• Strengthen your CV, interview skills, and professional presence

• Understand your employment rights so you can step into work informed and empowered

• Build confidence, communication skills, and connections that support long-term success

With practical tools, employer insights, and a welcoming learning environment, HER WAKA is designed to help you feel prepared, capable, and ready to navigate your next chapter.

Join us and take your next step forward with confidence. ✨