Settlement Support

New to New Zealand?

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Settlement Support can help

It's not always easy to find the information you need about employment, education, health services and many other aspects of living in New Zealand. The biggest challenge is knowing where to find this information.

Settlement Support can help you access all information you'll need to know when settling in Waitakere. This is a free service available to all newcomers.

Ayumi Shibata, your Settlement Support Coordinator for West Auckland welcomes you to drop in and see her at the Settlement Support office:

• Room 1, Waitakere Community Resource Centre,
  8 Ratanui Street, Henderson (opposite Unitec & the Library)
  9.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Thursday 

Sometimes the Coordinator is required to go out for other engagements but you can make an appointment by calling us on (09) 837 4273 or email: ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

You can also visit Citizens Advice Bureau, asking for the Settlement Support service.

Free Workshops in your interests

As a Newcomer, you would have plenty of questions about living in the West of the Auckland Region. The Settlement Support Coordinator can facilitate a range of free workshops (education, employment, parenting etc) to help you to get the appropriate guidance and information to shorten and smooth your journey through the confusing new period. Workshops are held locally. For more information, email: ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

ARMS Free Job Search Workshop (West Auckland)

You will:

• Learn about New Zealand employment culture and labour market
• Learn how to write a Kiwi style CV and receive tips on interview skills
• Learn about job search and workplace language skills
• Get follow-up individualised employment planning and support
• Get career guidance and mentoring
• Get to make appointments with other employment support agencies on-site.
• Learn about other programmes and workshops that will support your job search.

Requirements

Please bring copy of your passport showing your personal details and current immigration status.

When: 22nd Sept, 7th Oct, 11th Nov, 15th Dec 2011, 21st Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May 2012
Time: 9.30am- 2.30pm
Lunch: Tea & coffee provided.
Resources: Handouts provided. Bring a pen, paper and your CV!
Where: Waitakere Community Resource Centre, 8 Ratanui St, Henderson

To register, please contact reception at (09) 625 2440 or email reception@arms-mrc.org.nz

Please note all presentations are in English. 

MAT (Migrant Action Trust) Jobsearch Support

Are you a migrant or refugee with PR or work permit, un/under employed, need tips and support for your job search?

Come and talk to MAT. No Cost - just time and commitment. Bring your CV and a job advert you wish to apply for.  Registration necessary.  To register; email info@migrantactiontrust.org.nz or call 09 629 3500 or text 027 532 6281.

Are you interested in knowing more about rebates, income tax, Working for Families or the new 'Independent Tax Credit?'.  Please contact ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or nzess@xtra.co.nz.

Look at the New Settlers Guide for more online information about living in Waitakere.

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New Out West

New Out West is a network of government and non-government agencies and community groups concerned with migrant and refugee issues.

They meet monthly to share information and jointly focus on planning for local settlement needs.

If you are interested in learning more or attending one of their monthly meetings, call us on (09) 837 4273 or email: ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz .

Regional Settlement Newsletter

Updates for the Regional Settlement Network.

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Edition 2010/01 (Size 428K)

News Out West Newsletter

News Out West is the monthly newsletter all about what's happening out West. Click on the links below to view a newsletter. If you would like to receive a copy or if you are interested in viewing the issues from March 2006 to November 2009 please contact ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz .

Newkiwis

The Auckland Chamber of Commerce is committed to facilitating paid employment for migrants and refugees.

www.newkiwis.co.nz is a nation-wide website free to employers and all migrants who are resident in NZ and eligible to work here. Employers (including recruitment companies) post vacancies and/or search the database for the skilled staff they require. Candidates register their CVs and employers will contact the candidate directly or via us.

New Kiwis staff delivers presentations on job search skills and offer one-to-one job search advice. The New Kiwis programme is a partnership project between the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Labour.

For further information please call Sheaam Achmat on (09) 375 392 or email sachmat@chamber.co.nz

Waitakere Ethnic Board Inc

Tui, tui, tui-tuia nga herenga tangata

Bringing Cultures Together

Waitakere Ethnic Board (WEB) is the organization that recognizes that there are different needs and interests amongst the various ethnicities in the increasingly culturally diverse Waitakere ward within the Auckland region. WEB sees the importance in an advocacy role it plays under the Community Partnering Agreement (CPA) partner with the former Waitakere City Council (WCC) and now with the new Auckland Council.

If you or your organisation represent an ethnic community group and you're based in the Waitakere Ranges, Whau or Henderson-Massey wards, then you are encouraged to join WEB.

For more information, please call Julieth Rivera, Waitakere Ethnic Board Coordinator on (09) 836 0169 email: contact@waitakereethnicboard.org.nz or check out their website: www.waitakereethnicboard.org.nz.

Working with New Comers

If you would like to work with new comers settlement support can help by connecting you with agencies in Waitakere.

Your chance to make a world of difference!

Refugee Support Volunteers:

• Provide practical support for refugees' initial six months here
• Help out people who have left everything behind
• Learn about new cultures and explain about life in New Zealand

Register now!! RMS Refugee Resettlement is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation. Our NZQA-accredited 20-hour volunteer training program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to give practical support to refugee families.

Contact: chandra.yogeswaran@refugeeservices.org.nz or (09) 621 0014.

Some Useful Sites for New Comers *

* Call us on (09) 837 4273 or email: ssnzwaitakere@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz for more in-depth information.