EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Website: www.careers.govt.nz

Provides career information, advice and guidance on employment, education, training and labour market opportunities to help refugees and migrants plan their careers in New Zealand. Information can first be obtained from the Advice Line (0800 222 733) and on Career Services website.

Website: www.hamilton.co.nz

In conjunction with Work and Income, runs a transition-to-work programme to train and prepare unemployed for sustainable employment.

Email: susan.wright@englishlanguage.org.nz

This service provides opportunities for job seekers from migrant and refugee backgrounds to receive one to one guidance and mentoring support in preparation for entering into the workforce.

Email: lorrainehooper@xtra.co.nz

The Migrant Internship Programme offers migrants with open work permits or permanent residency skilled work experience in their area of expertise and qualifi cations. Both employer and intern are supported during the 6 week period to address any issues that may arise. These may be around language, culture, gaps in industry knowledge and areas requiring further training. At the end of the internship the client leaves with

a greater insight into the New Zealand workplace culture, relevant work experience, a reference and a new network. The internships can be paid or voluntary, full or part time. If necessary, migrants will be referred on to relevant organisations to provide further training or up skilling to improve possibilities of gaining employment in the New Zealand job market. Group sessions are also offered educating on areas that will assist in preparing for and settlement in a New Zealand workplace.

Website: www.workandincome.govt.nz

Providing income and employment services.