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 New Lynn is holding a free information session for newcomers on Finding Employment in New Zealand
Join us to learn about:
- networking for jobs - it will be followed by our practical workshop.
- preparing for your New Zealand job interview – be ready to be interviewed for your chosen job.
Facilitated by Adon Kumar and staff from Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn
Date: Saturday August 26 2017
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Venue: English Language Partners, Level 1, 3091 Great North Road, New Lynn
Lunch provided.
To register please drop in, call or email at Citizens Advice Bureau New Lynn, Library Building, 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn. Phone 827 7830 or 827 4731, eEmail newlynn@cab.org.nz
Previous Information Sessions
Finding Employment in New Zealand - July 29 2017
Finding Employment in New Zealand - 3 sessions
The first session - 11 February 2017 covered:
- The process of finding a job in New Zealand
- Beginning your conversation
- You and the employer
- Employment tips
- The documents you need
- The Kiwi workplace
The second session - March 11 2017 covered:
- Preparing for your job in New Zealand
- How to write your target CV
- How to write a winning cover letter
- How to prepare for your job interview
The third session - April 8 2017 - covered:
- Communicating in the New Zealand Workplace
- Kiwi English and Culture
- Writing for the NZ Workplace
- Workplace communication
- Employment and Human Rights
Finding a Job in New Zealand - 15 October 2016
The topics covered were:
- steps to finding employment
- employment and human rights
- how to write a CV and cover letter
Buying a House, Wills and Power of Attorney - September 17 2016
This session covered:
- buying a house
- wills and power of attorney
Tenancy and Healthy Homes 20 August 2016
This session covered:
- Keeping your house warm and healthy in the New Zealand climate
- Tenancy Rights
Networking for Jobs and Socializing in New Zealand - 16 July 2016
This session covered:
- how to network – professionally and personally
- tips for gaining NZ work experience
- the types of work experience projects available
- the language of networking and socialising
| Health and safety for newcomers in New Zealand |
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11 June 2016 |
| Employment Strategies for Newcomers |
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16 April 2016 |
| Starting a Business in New Zealand |
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12 March 2016 |
| Kiwi English and Culture |
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20 February 2016 |
| Employment Rights and Communication |
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17 October 2015 |
| New Zealand Tax System |
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15 August 2015 |
| Making a Will and appointing a Power of Attorney |
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15 August 2015 |
| Communicating socially and in the workplace Part 1 |
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28 February 2015 |
| Communicating socially and in the workplace Part 2 |
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7 March 2015 |
| Preparation for finding a job Part 1 |
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14 March 2015 |
| Preparation for finding a job Part 2 |
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21 March 2015 |
| How to work effectively in the New Zealand workplace Part 1 |
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28 March 2015 |
| How to work effectively in the New Zealand workplace Part 2 |
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11 April 2015 |
| Employment and human rights |
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18 April 2015 |
| Health and welfare |
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2 May 2015 |