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Work homepage
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Overview
We can help you get ready to apply and find the right job for you. We can even help you while you're working.
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Get ready to work
You can get training, help with CVs and cover letters, and advice for job interviews.
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Find jobs
Find out what jobs are available, which job is best for you and how you can plan your career.
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Working
Whether you've just started a job or need some help at work, we've got your back.
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Lost your job
We'll help you get ready to find a new job and support you while you're between jobs.
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Start your own business
Get help to plan and set up a successful business or be a self-employed contractor.
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Benefits and payments homepage
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Overview
Take a look at the range of benefits and payments we have available.
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Not working
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You’ve had a relationship break-up, family breakdown or violent relationship end
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Seniors
Travelling overseas, how to apply, payment rates and dates, overseas pensions, income and other info for Seniors
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Children
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Moving to New Zealand
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Benefits and forms
A-Z list of benefits, forms, benefit rates
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On a benefit homepage
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Overview
Check out what you need to do when you're getting a benefit or other payment from us.
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Something's changed
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Income
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Childcare
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Going overseas
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Re-apply
Re-apply for Jobseeker Support, Sole Parent Support, Temporary Additional Support and more
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Payments
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Debt
Check your debt, repayments and other debt information
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Rights and responsibilities
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Housing homepage
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Overview
Find out how we can help you with housing.
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Nowhere to stay
Get help if you have nowhere to stay right now.
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Find a house
Find out where to look for private housing, or apply for public (social) housing.
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Living in your home
Get help with accommodation costs, and advice on any housing issues and public housing tenancies.
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Move house
Find out how we can help if you’re moving house.
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Other languages
Read some of our housing information in other languages.
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Creative Careers Service
If you're looking for work in the creative sector or you're an established creative who's lost income due to COVID-19, you may be able to develop and extend your skills with the Creative Careers Service.
The Creative Careers Service is a Government initiative to help creatives gain and retain work in the creative sector.
We've partnered with Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to pilot the service, which aims to develop the complementary skills, knowledge and networks needed to grow opportunities and turn talent into a viable career.
The pilot is available through selected providers to people living in the Auckland, Waikato and Nelson regions.
Who it’s for
To be able to get the Creative Careers Service, you must be
- aged 18-64, and
- living in the Auckland, Waikato or Nelson regions
and:
- a Work and Income client with a creative qualification or relevant experience in the creative sector, or
- a recent graduate from creative tertiary education, or
- an established creative who has been affected by COVID-19.
You do not have to be getting a benefit to be involved.
What you can get
The service is delivered through selected creative sector providers in the pilot regions.
It’s a free service, and it's tailored to support you towards your individual goals and career aspirations. You’ll have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills that will help you grow and thrive in the arts and creative sector, including:
- business management
- contract negotiation
- marketing and networking
- applying for funding
- employment opportunities.
How to get involved
If you’re in one of the pilot regions and are currently getting a benefit, you can contact us to talk about getting involved or you can contact the service providers directly. You do not have to be getting a benefit to be involved.
Local service providers
Auckland's North Shore and Central Business District (CBD) ‒ Depot Artspace
South Auckland ‒ Ngahere Communities
East and West Auckland ‒ The Big Idea
Waikato region ‒ Creative Waikato
Nelson region (including Tasman) - Nelson Chamber of Commerce