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JOB SEARCH IN MANUKAU - INFORMATION FOR NEWCOMERS
A number of free job search services are available. These include job search
skills training, assistance with adapting your CV to attract a New Zealand
employer, mentoring schemes and job search clubs. By using these services you
will get a picture of the Auckland labour market, tips on how to make your job
search successful and an idea of common mistakes and misunderstandings about
the employment area.
Contact the Auckland Regional Migrant Services in Manukau, or your local
Settlement Support Co-ordinator on 09 263 5490 for details of workshops and
courses. You can also contact the Career Services office in Manukau City, on 09
262 4250, or the Chamber of Commerce Office on 09 309 0081.
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Volunteering
is a very common and useful way to gain work experience and the opportunity to
learn more about the NZ workplace. If you are interested in gaining a volunteer
position: phone Auckland Regional Migrant Services on 263 5490 or visit
www.volunteeringauckland.org.nz or phone: Ph (09) 377 7887.
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Getting an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Number
You need to get an IRD number so that your employer can transfer taxes on the
income you earn to Inland Revenue. It is advisable to get an IRD number before
you start a job. The application form can be downloaded (IR 595) from
www.ird.govt.nz or phone: 0800 257 773 to order the form.
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If you want to start a business, a good first step is to get
your free Business Start-Up pack from Enterprising Manukau:
Email: communication@em.org.nz or
phone: (09) 262 2244. There is a Government run organisation called Biz, that
helps businesses that are just starting up. Email:
manukau@bizinformation.org.nz or phone on 09 262 2244 .
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USEFUL JOB SEARCH WEBSITES
Some skilled jobs need professional or trade registration either by the New
Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) or a registered authority. Contact the
NZQA by visiting: www.nzqa.govt.nz.
The following table shows the registration authorities for
different occupations, and their contact details:
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Occupation |
Registration authority |
Phone |
Website |
| Accountants |
Institute of Chartered Accountants of NZ |
(09) 522 0820 |
http://www.nzica.com |
| Architects |
New Zealand Registered Architects Board |
(04) 471 1336 |
http://www.nzrab.org.nz/ |
| Barristers & Solicitors |
New Zealand Law Society |
(09) 304 1000 |
www.lawyers.org.nz |
| Chiropractors, Dieticians, Opticians, Midwives, Optometrists |
Registration Boards Secretariat |
(04) 499 7979 |
www.regboards.co.nz |
| Dentists, Dental Therapists |
Dental Council of New Zealand |
(04) 499 4820 |
www.dentalcouncil.org.nz |
| Electricians, Technicians, Line Mechanics |
Electrical Workers Registration Board |
0800 661 000 |
www.ewrb.govt.nz |
| Engineers |
The Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand |
(09) 415 3987 |
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 |
| 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 & Drain layers |
Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drain layers Board |
(04) 494 2970 |
www.pgdb.co.nz |
| Teachers |
New Zealand Teachers Council |
(04) 471 0852 |
www.teacherscouncil.govt.nz |
| Veterinarians, Surgeons |
Veterinary Council of New Zealand |
(04) 473 9600 |
www.vetcouncil.org.nz |
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