If you’ve recently moved to New Zealand you probably have lots of questions about how things work. We run regular information sessions aimed at new migrants in our area, all migrants are welcome!
You can also call or come into the bureau if you want any information or assistance. You can also find more information for migrants elsewhere on our website.
Information Sessions
CAB Dunedin will hold a free information session on Seeking Employment
This session will tell you about the employment support services in Dunedin.
The topics will cover:
- job search skills
- Speaker: Pamela Joan from Tertiary Education Commission
- writing a CV
- Speaker: Lisa Edwards from Select Recruitment
- what to expect in an interview in New Zealand
- Speaker: Melissa Charke-Fuller from Work Ready Programme Coordinator for International Students (University of Otago)
Date: Monday, 19 February 2018
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Venue: Dunedin Community House, Alexander McMillan Room (upstairs), 301 Moray Place, Dunedin
Supper provided.
Please confirm your place by phoning 03 471 6166 or emailing dunedin@cab.org.nz by Thursday 15 February 2018.
Previous Information Sessions
Health and Wellbeing - 9 October 2017
This session covered:
- the role of Plunket - Speaker: Brigid Jenkinson
- the role of a GP (doctor) - Speaker: Dr Jim Ross
- keeping healthy - facilitated by Sport Otago – Getting Active
Know your employment rights - 6 July 2017
Knowing your Rights - 8 May 2017
Settling in Dunedin – Community Support - 20 February 2017
The topics covered were:
- Civil Defence-Get Ready, Get Thru by Glenn Mitchell
- Neighbour Support Network by Lois Scott
- New Zealand Police by Community Constable of NZ Police
Employment in New Zealand - 17 October 2016
The topics covered were:
- integrating into the New Zealand workplace
- where to find job openings and how to apply
- what to expect in an interview in New Zealand
- starting up a business
- tax obligations in New Zealand
Settlement Information Seminar - 19 July 2016
This seminar covered:
- how to get help from Citizens Advice Bureau, by Dianne Lowry
- immigration law, by Werner Van Harselaar
- free English courses and the Kiwi workplace, by Paul Naidu of English Language Partners
Settlement Information Seminar - 20 June 2016
This seminar covered:
- the history of New Zealand by Sean Brosnahan
- the services offered by Dunedin Library, facilitated by Debbie Lancaster-Smith, Library Services
- rental and tenancy by Mark Steven, Metro Reality
- Mental Health Services by Lesley Mooney, Senior Charge Nurse Emergency Psychiatric Services
Insurance, mortgages, Kiwisaver and investments, immigration law, workplace rights, driving in New Zealand
2 May 2016
Play Centres, Kindergartens, Child Care, Support for older people
15 February 2016
English language classes, the NZ Health System and Early Childhood Education
16th September 2015
Volunteering, immigration law, Plunket and ACC
22nd June 2015
How to write C.Vs, Know your Employment Rights, Neighbourhood Support, and Community Policing.
4th May 2015
Consumer Law, Consumer Rights, and Banking.
23rd February 2015