Pacific Work Connect resources
Resources for Pacific Work Connect – a free service to help eligible Pacific people become job-ready in the Aotearoa New Zealand job market.
What's on this page?
Pacific Work Connect – resources to help you get a job
Making your Kakala career journey
Move through your Kakala career journey to get ready for working in New Zealand.
Finding work and training in Aotearoa
This workbook helps you to reflect on where you are at in your career journey and identify your skills and talents.
- Finding work and training in Aotearoa – English (PDF – 4.6MB)
- Finding work and training in Aotearoa – Samoan (PDF – 3.8MB)
- Finding work and training in Aotearoa – Tongan (PDF – 8 MB)
Applying for jobs: CVs, cover letters and more
This workbook has tips and tricks to support you as you prepare for employment, including a tool to build your CV and cover letter.
Other resources for Pacific people
General
A directory of service providers that can help you and your family.
Free, confidential, independent information and advice to anyone.
Working and visas
New Zealand Immigration – Working in New Zealand
Find out about:
- the qualifications, work experience, skill level or registration you need for a work visa
- your rights as a migrant worker
- how to start a business, and
- what employers need to do to hire entertainment industry staff.
Inland Revenue – New arrival to New Zealand
How to apply for an IRD (tax) number if you’ve recently arrived in New Zealand.
Ministry for Pacific Peoples – Tupu Aotearoa
Tupu Aotearoa connects Pacific people with local providers who will support you to access work or learning opportunities on your journey to employment, further training or study.
Money and budgeting
New Zealand Government – Getting help with your budget
There are community services that can help you manage your finances.
Free help with day-to-day money matters like budgeting, debt management and accessing local foodbanks.
Education
Ministry for Pacific Peoples – Tupu Aotearoa
Tupu Aotearoa connects Pacific people with local providers who will support you to access work or learning opportunities on your journey to employment, further training or study.
Information for international students.
Pacific people living overseas
Moving to New Zealand
Live and Work New Zealand – Move to New Zealand
Practical advice to help with your move to New Zealand.
New Zealand Immigration – Moving to and settling in New Zealand
Practical advice to help your pre-departure and arrival in New Zealand to be as easy as possible.
Inland Revenue – Living overseas
How to apply for an IRD (tax) number from overseas.
Finding work in New Zealand
New Zealand Government – Visas and travel
Find out about travelling to New Zealand.
Live and Work New Zealand – Finding and applying for jobs
To come to New Zealand to work, you’ll need a work or resident visa. To get that, you’ll probably need a job.
New Zealand Immigration – New Zealand visas
Find out about New Zealand visas.
New Zealand Immigration – Job websites and recruitment companies
You will need a job offer to get a work visa, so to move to New Zealand, you will probably need to find a job.
Studying in New Zealand
Think New – Study with New Zealand
Information for international students.
Pacific Work Connect Marketing Toolkit – resources to promote Pacific Work Connect
If you would like to promote Pacific Work Connect you can use the resources below.
If using these resources please credit Pacific Work Connect.
Flyers and posters – for handing out or displaying on walls
Flyers in:
Posters in:
Images – for social media, websites and newsletters
Videos – for social media, websites and newsletters
YouTube:
Facebook:
Copy – for social media, websites and newsletters
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Pacific Work Connect can help eligible Pacific migrants get ready for work. Our Pacific career consultants help through workshops and one-to-one coaching.
- Apply now: careers.govt.nz/pacificworkconnect
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Pacific Work Connect can help get you ready for work. Our Pacific career consultants can support you with finding your skills, updating your CV and cover letter, and preparing for interviews. It is a free programme for eligible Pacific migrants anywhere in New Zealand.
- See if you are eligible: careers.govt.nz/pacificworkconnect
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Choose your career path.
Pacific Work Connect is a free programme to help get you on the right career path.
Our Pacific career consultants run workshops and one-to-one coaching to get you ready for work in New Zealand. They'll support you with:
- finding your skills
- updating your CV and cover letter
- preparing for interviews
- growing your networks
- and more.
It’s available to eligible Pacific migrants who've lived in New Zealand for 10 years or less, anywhere in New Zealand.
Achieve your careers goals today.
- See if you are eligible: careers.govt.nz/pacificworkconnect
Updated 12 Nov 2024