Lost your job

Losing your job can make it hard to feel secure or confident about your future. We'll help you get ready to start work again, find a new job, and support you while you're between jobs.

You don't have to wait until your job finishes, we can start helping you and your whānau right away.

Finding a new job

We can support you before and after you've lost your job. This can help give you confidence and security.

You'll work with one of our team who will:

  • look for jobs or training opportunities for you
  • connect you to employers
  • organise interviews
  • help you update your CV and cover letter.

Redundancy support


We also have lots of places you can look to find jobs:

Find jobs

Getting ready for a new job

Find everything you need to help you get ready to find a job. You can get training, help with CVs and cover letters, and advice for job interviews.

Get ready to work


We have coaching, mentoring and counselling services that can give you the confidence to get back into work.

Feeling anxious about work

Financial support

You may be able to get a benefit or some other financial help from us while you're between jobs, depending on your situation.

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Find job events, training opportunities and chat to us directly about work on our Job Connect Facebook page.

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