Our services
We help employers find and keep great staff, upskill their teams, and develop the future workforce. By connecting local people with training, support and employment opportunities, we help businesses grow while creating lasting career pathways for South Auckland communities.
Creating real impact where it counts
For over a decade, Ara has empowered the Auckland Airport precinct to deliver genuine opportunities for local people and businesses. By partnering with employers, Auckland Airport, and the Ministry of Social Development, we connected communities to meaningful careers while helping businesses build strong, skilled teams.
25,000+
jobs located within the Auckland Airport precinct
1,300+
people supported into employment connected to Auckland Airport
1,700+
rangatahi gained work experience, further education or technical training
125
employers partnered with to build workforce capability
3,600+
learners supported through skills and training programmes
