EMPLOYMENT

Employment support for sponsored refugee families

Outcome 3 – Establishing a life in Aotearoa New Zealand

The resettled family is confident and has freedom to explore Aotearoa New Zealand, including accessing community activities, medical care, language skills, education and employment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

(from Immigration New Zealand Refugee Sponsorship Guidance for Community Organisations)

Assistance is provided regarding access to employment, including development of curriculum vitae, and education, recognition of qualifications etc.

Consider the needs and aims of any resettled individuals relating to employment.

Ensure someone is available to introduce family members to their local Work and Income office. Have you made preparations for an interpreter to be present if required? They may be able to assist with referrals to services that support in developing curriculum vitaes, vocational courses or other training schemes.

Have you identified the relevant authorities, e.g. NZQA, who can assist with assessing qualifications, qualification transfers etc.?

Have you identified any initial volunteering opportunities etc. in the community that may be of interest?