How to choose the right job
Tools and experts to help you find out what you're good at and what job suits you.
Knowing what kind of job you want will make searching and applying for jobs easier. You can do this by figuring out your skills, planning your career and finding a job that fits your life.
Discover your skills
Explore job ideas and find out what you might be good.
Discover your skills and what employers value
Use Tahatū’s resources to learn about your skills, what matters to you at work, and explore career ideas.
Know your skills (Tahatu Career Navigator)external
Not sure what you're good at
The Interest quiz suggests job ideas matched to your interests. You can also learn about the pay, skills and qualifications for your job matches.
Interest quiz (Tahatu Career Navigator)external
Start your career
Flexi-wage
Help to get started and learn the skills you need for a job.
We'll find you a job where you can get paid while you learn, with an employer who will help you towards long-term work. You'll also get ongoing support from us and your employer.
Flexi-wage - job seeker information
Mana in Mahi
Get paid while you train towards a career you love.
We'll find a job for you in an industry that interests you. You'll get started on an apprenticeship or industry qualification.
Mana in Mahi - Strength in work
Community Job Coaching
A job coach can help you prepare for and find work. This is for 18 to 24 year olds in some regions, who have been getting Jobseeker Support for at least 3 months.
Find a job that suits you
Family-friendly jobs
The Jobs for Mums website lists jobs in 30+ career fields that meet the needs of families. They have flexible job opportunities in your area or remote work.
If you're disabled or have a health condition
We can help you get a job and set up your career if you're disabled or have a health condition. This includes mental health conditions or neurodiversity.
- Employment Service: Get an employment provider who will help you prepare for work, find a job that's right for you and make sure you have everything you need.
Employment service for people with a disability or health condition
- Employment Service in Schools: For secondary school students. An employment provider will work with you, your family and your school to help you plan your future and explore job and career opportunities.
- Mainstream Programmes: Get a work placement, on-the-job training, and a long-term job. There's different programmes for your situation and goals.