taranaki job seekers guide

TARANAKI JOB SEEKERS GUIDE
CV’s and career advice
Your curriculum vitae will be critical in any recruitment
process. There are many online resources that offer advice
on updating your CV, as well as local providers who can help
you make sure your CV shows your skills and abilities well.
Some recruitment agencies can also help with your CV as
part of their registration process or as an added service.
CAREERS NEW ZEALAND WEBSITE
www.careers.govt.nz
PURPOSE CAREERS
Qualified and experienced career advisors
Tel: 027 6409 354 www.purposecareers.co.nz
SEEK
The Seek website offers some tips and advice on CV preparation:
www.seek.co.nz/jobs-resources
Using your networks
Many jobs are found through networking, so your networks
are a good place to start when looking for your next job
opportunity. Here are some tips to find work through the
people you know:
USE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORKS
If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile, create one. Ensure your
profile is up to date with your skills and achievements, and post
messages asking your friends and followers if they have a job
available, or know of anything coming up.
IT’S OKAY TO ASK
If you’ve got friends or family members at other companies, ask
them if they know of anything coming up, or to pass your CV
on to the Human Resources department. If you’re in clubs or
teams, put the word around. Make it known that you’re looking
for opportunities, and don’t feel embarrassed – networking is
something successful people do all the time.
FOLLOW EVERY LEAD
If you hear of something, give the company a call or knock on the
door. You’ve got nothing to lose by making a polite enquiry.
For more tips on job hunting and networking visit:
www.workandincome.govt.nz/individuals/looking-for-work
Where to find job listings
Jobs are advertised in a number of places, so it’s worth
keeping an eye on all of the following. In most cases, you can
set up alerts to send you an email when new jobs – in your
skill area, region or both – are listed.
TARANAKI.INFO WEBSITE
The Taranaki Jobs website, facilitated by Venture Taranaki, lists
vacancies in the region, and has nearly 1,000 registered local
employers. You can load up your CV for potential employers to
look at by registering as a job seeker for free.
www.liveandwork.taranaki.info
SEEK
Seek is one of the key online job listing sites, and is worth
checking regularly. You can search listings by industry, region,
keyword and salary band. By registering, which is free, you can
receive alerts about new jobs. www.seek.co.nz
TRADE ME JOBS
Trade Me Jobs offers a range of search options across region,
industry and salary. www.trademe.co.nz/jobs
TARANAKI DAILY NEWS
Local newspapers can also be a good source of job opportunities
that aren’t always listed online, check Saturday’s paper.
Recruitment agencies
Recruitment agencies are also worth considering. Often this
will involve a meeting where you discuss the opportunities
you are looking for, and your career path so far. Each agency
tends to specialise in a few core industries or type of work,
so it is worth picking the one or two agencies that best
reflect the type of job you want.
ADECCO
Temporary and permanent placements in a range of industry
sectors. Tel: 06 759 4343 www.adecco.co.nz
AGRIPEOPLE
Rural industry recruitment and staff management.
Tel: 06 928 5636 www.agripeople.co.nz
AIR ENERGI
Oil & Gas, Engineering & Construction recruitment specialists.
Tel: 06 757 3106 www.airenergi.com
ALLIED WORKFORCE
Temporary staff placement into the labour, manufacturing and
trades industries. Tel: 0800 522 687 www.awf.co.nz
CARRINGTON O’DEA
Focuses on the New Zealand engineering industry.
Tel: 06 757 5775 www.carringtonrecruitment.com
DARE CONTRACT SERVICES
Place contract and permanent personnel in the resources sector.
Tel: 06 759 0159 www.darecontract.co.nz
EXPERIENCE EXPRESS
Focus on getting mature jobseekers into work, training or other
activities. Tel: 06 769 5292 www.expexp.co.nz
PTO.
GMA CONSULTING
A national executive search and selection organisation.
Tel: 06 758 0930 www.gmaconsulting.co.nz
JOBSQUAD
Address: 32 Leach Street, New Plymouth. Tel: 06 758 9542
270 Broadway, Stratford. Tel: 06 765 5250
22 Union Street, Hawera. Tel: 06 278 3156
www.cab.org.nz
COMMUNITY BUDGET ADVISORY SERVICE INC
“Placing people first.”
Tel: 06 758 6338 www.jobsquad.nz
Supply the oil and gas, power, infrastructure and rail sectors
worldwide. Tel: 06 758 6329 www.nesglobaltalent.com
A free confidential, non-judgemental budgeting service, includes
handy hints and tips on how to be proactive with your budgeting.
Address: 32 Leach Street, New Plymouth. Tel: 06 758 5996
22 Union Street, Hawera. Tel: 06 278 8448
www.familybudgeting.org.nz
ONSITE RECRUITMENT
INLAND REVENUE
NES GLOBAL TALENT
Specialise in industrial and commercial recruitment.
Tel: 06 968 4510 www.onsiterecruitment.co.nz
PEOPLETIME
Recruiting for all levels in a variety of industries.
Tel: 021 633 194 www.peopletime.co.nz
PROGRAMMED INTEGRATED WORKFORCE
Temporary and permanent placements in a range of industries.
Tel: 06 758 9086 www.programmed.co.nz
SKILLED OFFSHORE
Provide offshore manning, catering and vessel management
services to the oil and gas industry.
Tel: 06 769 6930 www.skilledoffshore.com
TARANAKI RECRUITMENT
Locally owned and operated Taranaki recruitment agency.
Tel: 06 758 6517 taranakirecruitment.co.nz
TRADESTAFF
Provide temporary and permanent placements to the trades
industries. Tel: 06 769 5725 www.tradestaff.co.nz
Self employment
Another option could be to start your own business.
To help you assess and progress your business ideas,
Venture Taranaki offers a free, confidential one hour
Business Start-Up Clinic every Wednesday in New Plymouth.
Bookings are essential. Contact Kayleen on 06 759 5163 or
startup@venture.org.nz.
Other support
The New Zealand Inland Revenue website provides information
and services related to taxes and specific social policy services
including Working for Families Tax credits, income tax, child
support and student loans.
Address: 54 Gill Street, New Plymouth. Tel: 0800 227 774
www.ird.govt.nz
LIFELINE
Provides a free 24hr telephone counselling and support service.
Tel: 0800 LETS TALK or 0800 LIFELINE
www.lifeline.co.nz
TARANAKI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A membership organisation that offers a range of business
services, networking opportunities and advice.
Address: 9 Robe Street, New Plymouth. Tel: 06 759 9080
www.taranakichamber.co.nz
TARANAKI COMMUNITY LAW TRUST
An independent organisation providing free legal help for
members of the public. Helping people work out what their legal
problems are and working through the different choices and
solutions available.
Address: 65 Devon St West, New Plymouth. Tel: 06 759 1492
www.communitylaw.org.nz
VENTURE TARANAKI
Venture Taranaki is Taranaki’s regional development agency, and
works with businesses from start-up to export growth. Venture
Taranaki offers extensive business growth services. Contact one
of the team on 06 759 5150 or email info@venture.org.nz.
www.taranaki.info
WORK AND INCOME
A range of community support services are available to you
and your family, offering information, support, advice and
referral services.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Free and confidential information, advice and support covering
employment, Justice of the Peace, legal, budgeting, finance
and tax services as well as emergency food assistance and
consumer advice.
Work and Income will work with you to identify your needs,
match you to appropriate vacancies and support you with your
search for work. They may be able to provide financial assistance
if you’re struggling to support yourself or your family, if you’re not
currently working or if you are on a low income.
Address: 54 Gill Street, New Plymouth. Tel: 0800 559 009
1/15 Union Street, Hawera. Tel: 0800 559 009
www.workandincome.govt.nz
9 Robe Street | PO Box 670 | New Plymouth 4340
Phone: 06 759 5158 | Email: talent@venture.org.nz
Whilst Venture Taranaki has made every effort to include all Taranaki organisations and companies currently trading, we are not claiming this list to be exhaustive and take no
responsibility for any omissions. Venture Taranaki always recommends the use, advice and assistance of professional services to ensure you meet your obligations.