中文版 (Chinese Version) 한국어판 (Korean Version) home welcome tips to settle in Get the information you need Open a bank account Get an Inland Revenue Department Tax Number Housing Services Get around Whangarei City and District Education Finding work Where to look Self Employment Labour Laws Human Rights Commission Improve your English Health Care NZ Immigration Service emergency info everyday life fun & recreation Tips to settle in Finding Work To work in New Zealand you must have: citizenship in New Zealand or Australia; or a residence permit, work permit or a Variation of Conditions which allows you to work on a student or visitor permit. You should have An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV). A CV tells the potential employer about your education, work experience and skills. Education or qualifications approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), see http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/for-international/qual-eval/index.html Your documents may have to be officially translated. See Interpreter & Translation Services pg.301. Career Services has free services for migrant job seekers. These include information, advice, guidance and strategies for effective job seeking. They will also help you prepare your CV. Ph: (09) 438 8875 or 0800 222 733, or visit www.careers.govt.nz . Where to look Work and Income New Zealand This is the government department in charge of government benefits and Working for Families assistance for working people on low or middle incomes. Work and Income also helps people to find jobs. See www.workandincome.govt.nz. You must have permanent residency or a valid work permit to register with Work and Income. If you do not have permanent residency or a valid work permit you will need to apply for one directly from New Zealand Immigration Service , Free Phone 0508 558 855. For general enquiries (in English) contact Work and Income on Free Phone 0800 559 009. Other languages are available through Language Line (see Services - Language Line). Citizens Advice Bureau can help you with Work and Income information in languages other than English. Where to look for jobs Employment Agencies Newspapers: The Northern Advocate (Wednesday and Saturday are the main days for job vacancies). The Report and Whangarei Leader, free community newspapers, also list job vacancies. Whangarei District Libraries provide daily newspapers at all community libraries. These are free to read at the library. Useful job related links www.seek.co.nz www.careers.govt.nz www.newkiwis.co.nz www.jobcafe.co.nz www.netcheck.co.nz www.jobstuff.co.nz Self-employment Enterprise Northland offers assistance to people starting a business and also has mentoring programmes available. See http://www.enterprisenorthland.co.nz/ or ph: (09) 438 5110. Labour Laws There is a wide range of employment laws designed to protect employees from discrimination in the work place. For an overview of work place issues, and the agencies that can assist you, see; http://www.worksite.govt.nz/en/need-help-at-work/?gclid=CJva386XjIoCFQMRYQodMhN4eA, or ring the Employment Relations Infoline, Free Phone 0800 209 020. Human Rights Commission It is illegal in NZ to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, background, sex, age, disability, religion or family status, among other things. If you feel you have been discriminated against, you can contact the Human Rights Commission. The Commission provides free and independent help. www.hrc.co.nz or Free Phone: 0800 496 877.