Referrals Information

Finding a job

Employment

To get your first paid job in New Zealand you need to be patient, active job seeker, qualified and experienced in your chosen area of expertise. This in case you haven't arranged for your employment before arriving New Zealand.

If you are a skilled migrant your qualifications should have been evaluated by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) before you leave for New Zealand, if not, you need to do that by calling: 04 463 3000 or visiting: www.nzqa.govt.nz.

Some skilled jobs also need professional or trade registration.

The following is a table shows the registration authorities for different occupations and their websites:

Occupation	Registration authority	Phone	Website
Accountants	Institute of Chartered Accountants of NZ	(09) 917 5915	www.icanz.co.nz
Architects	New Zealand Registered Architects Board	(04) 471 1336	www.nzrab.org.nz
Barristers & Solicitors	New Zealand Law Society	(04) 472 7837	www.lawyers.org.nz
Chiropractors, Dieticians, Dispensing Opticians, Midwives, Optometrists, Podiatrists	Registration Boards Secretariat	(04) 499 7979	www.regboards.co.nz
Dental/Clinical Dental Technicians	Dental Technicians Board	(04) 499 4820	www.dentaltec.org.nz
Dentists, Dental Therapists, Dental Hygienists	Dental Council of New Zealand	(04) 499 4820	www.dentalcouncil.org.nz
Electricians, Electrical Service Technicians, Line Mechanics	Electrical Workers Registration Board	0800 661 000	www.ewrb.govt.nz
Engineers	The Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand	(04) 473 9444	www.ipenz.org.nz
Medical Practitioners	Medical Council of New Zealand	0800 286 801	www.mcnz.org.nz
Nurses	Nursing Council of New Zealand	(04) 385 9589	www.nursingcouncil.org.nz
Occupational Therapists	Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand	0800 99 77 55	www.otboard.org.nz
Pharmacists	Pharmacy Council of New Zealand	(04) 495 0330	www.pharmacycouncil.org.nz
Physiotherapists	The Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand	(04) 471 2610	www.physioboard.org.nz
Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers	Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board	(04) 494 2970	www.pgdb.co.nz
Psychologists Board	NZ Psychologists Board	(04) 471 4580	www.pyscologistsboard.org.nz
Real Estate	Real Estate Agents Licensing Board	0800 473 469	www.reinz.co.nz
Surveyors	New Zealand Institute of Surveyors	(04) 471 1774	www.surveyors.org.nz
Teachers	New Zealand Teachers Council	(04) 471 0852	www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz
Veterinarians, Veterinary Surgeons	Veterinary Council of New Zealand	(04) 473 9600	www.vetcouncil.org.nz

Manukau City Libraries

Manukau Libraries has 13 branches all spread around the city with a mobile library service as well as 5 rural libraries.

We have computers where the public can access free internet, use other microsoft applications like word, excel, frontpage etc. Libraries are also information centres and the face of Council and we are able to direct people to many of the services that are listed in the directory. We've also got books and resources for children, teens, adults, ESOL books (IELT testing, improve your english), homework help, language collection of books, eg Pasefika, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Arabic, Korean etc. For more information on libraries and their location please click the link below or go to www.manukau-libraries.govt.nz.

The Howick Information Service offers a world of information for any visitor to Manukau

Address	91 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland
Tel:	09 534 4796
Fax:	09 534 1084
Email:	howickinfo@manukau.govt.nz
Open:	Mon - Fri: 10.00am - 4pm Sat: 10.00am - 12 noon

Located in the heart of Howick Village, Howick Information Service is your one stop shop for free information and advice on a range of issues and services as well as what's happening in Howick.

Clevedon Gallery & Information Centre

9 North Road
Clevedon, Auckland 2582
(09) 292 8660
(027) 277 4435 - Mobile

Auckland Visitor Information Centre - International Terminal

Grnd Floor Arrivals Hall, Auckland Int Airport
George Bolt Memorial Drive, Mangere, Auckland 2022
(09) 275 6467