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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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Travelling overseas, how to apply, payment rates and dates, overseas pensions, income and other info for Seniors
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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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Going overseas
Travelling or moving overseas may affect your payments.
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Debt
Check your debt, repayments and other debt information
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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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Moving house
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Other languages
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loginFeeling anxious about work
Getting a job and going to work doesn't have to be hard. These services can make life easier and give you confidence.
These support services are designed to help you mentally prepare yourself to get into work.
They can help you with:
- building your confidence
- working through your worries
- overcoming obstacles.
All these services are free.
Te Heke Mai
An app to help when you're looking for work or starting training or a new job.
Te Heke Mai offers:
- a digital coach and real-life mentors
- personalised support and feedback
- quick and easy chats.
It's open to anyone in New Zealand.
Here Toitū
Get a dedicated support team working with you and your health provider. They'll help you set goals and plan how to reach them.
You can get this if you:
- get a main benefit (e.g. Supported Living Payment or Jobseeker Support), or
- have a job but can't work right now due to a health condition, injury or disability.
Your doctor must also be registered with either:
- THINK Hauora in MidCentral
- Pegasus Health in Christchurch
- ProCare in Auckland
- National Hauora Coalition in Auckland.
To join Here Toitū, contact one of these health providers, or talk to your doctor.
Individual Placement and Support
Extra support if you have a serious mental health condition. You'll get help to find a job and keep it.
You can get this if you get mental health support from Te Whatu Ora (Health New Zealand) in:
- Auckland,
- Counties Manukau, or
- Waitematā.
You'll get an employment consultant, who will work with you and your mental health support team. Together you'll make a plan to help you get a job.
Contact your Mental Health Key Worker to apply for this.
E Ara E
A counselling and mental health service helping young Aucklanders with work or study. It's run by Odyssey Auckland.
You can join if you're 18-24, getting a benefit, and live in Auckland region.
Visit the E Ara E page on the Odyssey website or talk to a case manager.
Take Charge
A counselling and mental health service for young people in Canterbury. You can get help to work or study, and manage your wellbeing. It's run by Odyssey House.
You can join if you're 18-24, getting a benefit, and live in Canterbury.
Visit the Take Charge page on the Odyssey House website, or talk to a case manager.