Get free career advice
Call 0800 601 301 to talk to a career expert.
Talk to a career expert
You can get advice from a professional career expert for free.
They can help you to:
- make a personalised career plan
- gain confidence
- find work or training.
This career advice service is available across New Zealand until June 2022.
Book a career advice session
Career advice sessions are available by phone, online or in person.
You can find out more, and book your first session by phone or email.
- 0800 601 301 for phone and online sessions
- 0800 264 737 for in-person sessions. These may not be available at some COVID-19 alert levels.
We are here from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday for phone bookings.
To book directly with a Connected site in your area use the email addresses below.
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To book, contact your local Connected site directly
You can contact your local Connected career advice site by email.
Northland
connectedtaitokerau@msd.govt.nz
Auckland Region
Connected_Papakura@msd.govt.nz
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Gisborne/ Hawkes Bay Region
Taranaki
connectednewplymouth@msd.govt.nz
Whanganui/ Manawatu/ Rangitikei
connectedpalmerstonnorth@msd.govt.nz
whanganuiconnected@msd.govt.nz
Wellington region
Connectedwairarapa@msd.govt.nz
connectedlowerhutt@msd.govt.nz
Tasman /Marlborough
Canterbury
Southland and Otago region
connectedqueenstown@msd.govt.nz
connectedinvercargill@msd.govt.nz
Help for migrants trying to find work in New Zealand
Work Connect is a free programme to help migrants, including those from the Pacific, to prepare for the New Zealand job market. It's funded by Immigration New Zealand and is available in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Christchurch and online.