Earthquake recovery - individuals
Finding new employment / training opportunities
We have lots of tools and resources to find a job that fits you. We can also help you access childcare and training if you need it. There are extensive tools on this website to help you find a job, including job listings, sample CVs and interview tips.
We've contracted a number of organisations to provide job search support to help you return to the workforce.
You can access training to help you improve your skills.
A short-term programme to encourage employers to take on staff. It provides a wage subsidy for employers who take on disadvantaged Canterbury job seekers.
A programme where current Work and Income clients are employed to clean up properties of government purchased homes in the Red Zones of Christchurch and North Canterbury.
Canterbury Job Matcher
An online tool from Careers New Zealand that can match your skills to Trade Me Jobs in Canterbury.
Financial assistance
Work and Income
If you need assistance resulting from a job loss after the Earthquake you can apply for a benefit from Work and Income.
Benefit changes
Some Future Focus changes have been deferred in Canterbury
Temporary Accommodation Assistance
Temporary Accommodation Assistance is available for homeowners, including those in the Red Zone, whose homes are uninhabitable and their insurance cover for temporary accommodation has, or is about to, run out. It can help with the cost of rent, board or motel stays.
It is available to all eligible homeowners, regardless of income.
Red zone residents - a guide to your financial decisions & free financial advice
Sorted has brought together a range of tools and information, including a booklet and an action plan checklist, to help guide residential red zone property owners through their financial decisions. Free professional financial advice is also available – to book a one-on-one consultation with a qualified professional financial adviser call 0800 RING CERA (0800 7464 2372), read the flyer Red Zone free professional financial advice at the sorted website for more information.
ACC
ACC have processes in place so Canterbury earthquake applications for support are dealt with quickly. If you want to talk to someone please call 0800 101 996, or find out how ACC can help you:
Red Cross
The New Zealand Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission has established grants for people affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
Related links
Response information about the 22nd February 2011 earthquake in Canterbury
