Part 1: Explore the Job Advertisements

WALT: We Are Learning To identify the skills and qualities employers value.

Success criteria: I can find key information in a job advertisement and match my skills to a role.

Job 1: Museum Education Assistant

Organisation: Harbour City Museum

Role: Help visitors learn about local history, welcome school groups, and assist with hands-on activities.

We are looking for someone who is: friendly, reliable, interested in history, and confident speaking with others.

Hours: Saturdays, 10.00 am–2.00 pm. Pay: $18 per hour.

Job 2: Community Survey Assistant

Organisation: Whānau and Community Research Trust

Role: Help collect people’s opinions about local parks and community spaces, record information accurately, and work respectfully with different groups.

We are looking for someone who is: organised, respectful, a good listener, and interested in people and communities.

Hours: After school, two afternoons per week. Pay: $17 per hour.

Job 3: Pacific Studies Library Helper

Organisation: Tāmaki Community Library

Role: Help organise books and displays, support a Pacific cultures reading event, and assist visitors to find information.

We are looking for someone who is: helpful, curious, careful with details, and interested in Pacific cultures and stories.

Hours: One afternoon each week. Pay: $16 per hour.

Part 2: Plan Your Cover Letter

WALT: We Are Learning To select relevant evidence about our skills and experiences.

Success criteria: I can give specific examples that show why I am suitable for a job.

Part 3: Draft Your Cover Letter

WALT: We Are Learning To organise ideas into a clear and professional cover letter.

Success criteria: I can use an appropriate structure, explain my interest, provide evidence of my skills, and proofread my writing.

Suggested structure: Greeting and purpose → interest in the role → relevant skills and examples → polite closing.

Extension: Rewrite one paragraph to make it more persuasive. Include a precise example and explain the positive result of your action.