
What is Crafting Connections?
Mission
To empower everyday New Zealanders through accessible AI tools, ethical automation, and creative upskilling opportunities that connect people to purpose, possibility, and paid work.
Core Values
Mahi Tahi (Collaboration): No silos. Just shared learning and earned trust. Manaakitanga (Support): Uplift others. Offer your skills with kindness. Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship): Technology must serve, not exploit. Whakapono (Belief): We believe in the unrealised potential of our people. Transparency: No fakes. No fluff. No AI used without good reason.
AI for Work
1. CV rating and personalised advisory to help you stand out — even before you apply.
2. Innovative tools for job seekers: – Tailored job alerts (SEEK)
– CV + cover letter creation
– Application tracking
Advisor Network
Humans + agents working together to provide:
– Peer feedback
– Digital workshops
– 1:1 advisory sessions
Our Ask (for the Public)
If this resonates with you, share it. If it helps, join it.
If you believe it matters, support it.
We’re not asking for likes. We’re building a village
Vision
A trusted digital platform built by real humans, for real humans. Our kingdom is not built on hype but on honesty, humour, and hands-on help.We dream of a future where our kids don’t just scroll — they script. Where your CV isn’t ghostwritten, it’s co-written with care.Where you don’t have to “get the job” to prove your worth — just be ready to grow
Pillars1.
1. CAL’s Kingdom
Your AI-powered companion & mentor. CAL assists with CVs, workflows, and real-time feedback — always with a smile.
.2. KindMind InitiativeYouth-focused education project blending creative tech, ethics, and real-life problem solving. Empowering rangatahi to design their digital future.
Community Content
Digital storytelling. Weekly wisdom. Shared failures. Open feedback. From a community who cares.
Platform Map
Crafting-Connections.net
— Main advisory portal
Crafting-Connections.nz
— Visual-first public homepage
Cal.crafting-connections.net
— (Coming soon) Your personal AI coach and job search buddy
KindMind (Subproject): learning and upskilling hub