New Zealand: Help and advice abroad

Public employment services

New Zealand has a number of public services that can assist in the search for employment. These include:

• Rapuara  - a government agency providing free, independent information and advice to everyone in New Zealand, including migrants, so they can make the best choices about jobs, training and careers.
• Work and Income  - a division of The Ministry of Social Development, Te Manatu Whakahiato Ora , which provides advice about working in New Zealand as well as a jobs bank with details of current vacancies.
• Immigration New Zealand  - offers information on settlement and advice to those newly arrived in the country. Also provides resources and help regarding working in New Zealand.

Higher education careers support

There are eight universities in New Zealand, and each university's careers service provides advice, support, and access to vacancies. Specific services, the amount of help provided to international students/graduates and fees will vary, so it is advisable to contact individual institutions for further details.

The Career Development Association of New Zealand  also has a membership directory of careers practitioners, some of whom may offer private consultancy services.

Help in an emergency

The contact telephone number for emergency services (police, ambulance and fire) is 111.

The British High Commission New Zealand  is based in Wellington and can be contacted in case of emergencies. The main switchboard can be contacted on (+64) (4) 924 2888. This number is not for passport or visa enquiries.