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Work Connect: a migrant work-ready programme from the Tertiary Education Commission

Work Connect is a 10-hour free programme to help migrants prepare for the New Zealand job market. Funded by Immigration New Zealand, the programme is available in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch. The programme helps in:

Getting interviews

If you’re applying for lots of jobs but not getting any interviews, your CV may not be the right style for New Zealand employers. The Work Connect programme provides a step-by-step guide on how to improve your CV and cover letter, and how to tailor them for each job application.

Getting job offers

If you’re getting interviews but not job offers, you may not be providing employers with the information they need in your interview. The Work Connect programme provides comprehensive coaching on how to prepare for a New Zealand job interview.

Finding a job in New Zealand that uses your skills and knowledge

If you’re not finding a job in New Zealand that uses your skills and knowledge, you may need to change your job hunting strategy. The Work Connect programme provides information about how the New Zealand job market works, how it is different from other countries, and strategies on how to use your skills and knowledge to impress New Zealand employers. To find out more about Work Connect call 0800 222 733.

(All the above information is courtesy www.careers.govt.nz/work-connect)

About Work Connect

Work Connect is a Migrant Futures initiative brought to you by Careers New Zealand.

The programme is designed to enable graduate international students, and skilled resident migrants and their partners, to find work in New Zealand that uses their qualifications and skills.

The Work Connect programme is an initiative in support of the New Zealand Government’s Migrant Settlement and Integration Strategy, led by Immigration New Zealand. Work Connect began in 2016 in Auckland, and has since been expanded to Hamilton and Wellington and will soon be available in Christchurch.

Eligibility

Work Connect is available for:

• Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) principal migrants who are not in employment or are not in jobs that match their skills and New Zealand-ready qualifications

• partners and adult children (aged 18-24) of SMC principal migrants who are not in employment and are looking for work

• graduating or graduate international students at Level 7 or above who are on (or in the process of applying for) post-study work visas.

Newkiwis.co.nz – connecting job seekers with New Zealand employers

New Kiwis is a free employment service to migrant job seekers and New Zealand employers. The service is delivered by the New Zealand Chamber of Commerce network.

New Kiwi Career Success

A free 3-day-course held in Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua and Whangerei to assist newly arrived migrants seeking employment in New Zealand. For more information please contact Tina on ttran@chamber.co.nz or call on 0800 709 907.

Upcoming Dates:

AUCKLAND – 23-25 March 2020

WHANGAREI – 30 March-1 April 2020

AUCKLAND – 7-9 April 2020

ROTORUA – 14-16 April 2020

Am I eligible to attend?

Legally able to work in New Zealand, must have a valid work visa or residency This course is not available for students. If you are not sure if you are eligible, please email on nkcs@chamber.co.nz (All information in this article is courtesy www.newkiwis.co.nz)

Here’s what you will learn:

• Practical job search advice on the New Zealand job market for migrants new to New Zealand (less than 2 yrs)

• Assist you to create a great, Kiwi-style CV

• Help you to answer those tricky interview questions

• Research your industry and occupation

• Share your experience with other New Kiwis

• Develop a winning job search strategy just for you

Auckland: Work-ready 101

Work-ready 101 is a three-part career series aimed at preparing you to become work-ready by building your understanding of the NZ job market and giving you the right tools to increase your confidence to jump start your job search.

Session 1: Writing an effective CV, NZ-style Date: Monday 23 March, 2020 Time: 5-7pm

Session 2: Finding work opportunities in NZ Date: Wednesday 25 March, 2020 Time: 5-7pm

Session 3: Understanding NZ workplace culture Date: Friday 27 March, 2020 Time: 5-7pm

(All the above information and content is courtesy www.auckland.ac.nz)

NZ Workplace Insights Programme (WIP)

To assist with the transition to the New Zealand workplace, Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) created the programme to build connections between current students and both alumni and New Zealand employers, to help broaden the students understanding of kiwi workplace culture.

During the semester long programme, WIP participants will undergo capability building activities to increase their networking confidence.

Then, the students are partnered with University of Auckland alumni from various industries, through networking events hosted by CDES. This will be followed by self-organised student-alumni meetups. The alumni may also be able to offer students the opportunity to visit their workplace. We will endeavour to partner students with alumni from similar backgrounds, but this is not always guaranteed.

Participants will also gain access to additional work-readiness initiatives, such as company site visits and on-campus workshops facilitated by alumni and employers.

Throughout the programme, CDES will also facilitate career coaching group sessions which will help provide a support network to navigate roadblocks that students may encounter during the programme.

To be eligible, the student must be:

• An international student currently enrolled at the University of Auckland

• Committed, enthusiastic and motivated to step out of your comfort zone

• Able to attend an introductory workshop, social functions, and career group meetings Applications close Sunday 1 March, 2020.

Work Ready in Wellington

Work Ready in Wellington is a free programme of learning designed to prepare international tertiary students for working life in New Zealand, hosted by WellingtonNZ.

Delivered over five 2-hour sessions, a group of local experts and tutors from the local business community will teach you everything you need to know about workplace culture in New Zealand, along with the skills you need to successfully find employment in Wellington. You’ll also receive a Work Ready in Wellington completion certificate to add to your CV. By completing this Programme you will also get access to special upskilling Clinics throughout the year.

Who should attend

This programme is specifically designed for international tertiary students who are currently studying or have recently graduated. We will ask you to provide your most recent student ID number upon registration. If you are already employed or a domestic student, the skills and information covered in this course will not be particularly relevant to you.

Topics covered

• New Zealand work culture

• Workplace communication

• CVs and cover letters

• Job search strategies

• Job interview techniques

• Wellness at work

• Worker Rights in New Zealand

(All the above information and content is courtesy www.wellingtonnz.com)

Job Ready Programme in Canterbury

The Job Ready Programme is for international students in Canterbury who are wanting to find employment in New Zealand after graduation.

The first part of the programme is a series of workshops which train students in job seeking skills and Kiwi work culture. After the workshops, selected students may be matched with businesses that have projects requiring an international perspective.

The programme offers training and mentorship after placement for both the businesses and international interns involved, to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes are achieved.

The programme is a partnership between ChristchurchNZ, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University and Education New Zealand, where students learn:

• About job search strategies

• How to apply and interview for jobs

• How to settle into the workplace

• How to communicate with employers

• About New Zealand work culture

• Student to work visa information

(All the above information and content is courtesy www.christchurchnz.com)

Work Ready Programme in Otago

The Work Ready Programme is a new initiative supported by the University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic and the Dunedin City Council. The programme is for International students in Dunedin who are wanting to find employment in New Zealand after graduation (Graduate programme) or during their studies (Introduction to New Zealand Employment).

Programme structure

The Work Ready Programme provides a range of activities to provide job seeker skills and provides the experience required for students in their journey to work.

• The Introduction to New Zealand employment series provides students with the knowledge of employment rights, how to find and apply for a job while studying, their workplace rights and how to communicate in the workplace.

• The Graduate series builds on the Introduction to the New Zealand employment series. Students will be provided with one on one career advice, application skills, interview skills and a number of events which Dunedin employers will also attend. The graduate series is designed to kick start your career in New Zealand.

(All the above information and content is courtesy www.getworkready.co.nz)