Nelson Tasman Settlement Support

A Partnership between Department of Labour and Nelson City Council

Employment assistance programmes

Regional Economic Development Agency

If you are eligible to work in New Zealand, you can promote yourself and your skills online at the Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency's website. Access to the new migrant database is free and secure for both employers and candidates. Key industries in the Nelson region are profiled on the Nelson Regional Economic Development website. This outlines what jobs exist in each key industry, pay rates and how to get into those jobs.

Workforce Development Strategy

As part of Nelson Tasman’s Regional Economic Development Strategy, the Workforce Development Strategy aims to:

  • provide accurate knowledge of the labour market and skill shortages
  • ensure an appropriate labour market supply
  • ensure training is meeting industry needs
  • communicate relevant labour market information to employers, the labour force, and training providers
  • make the region an attractive place to work.

Workforce and training issues have been researched by the Nelson Regional EDA with support from the Ministry of Social Development and the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. A number of key initiatives have been undertaken to improve Nelson’s labour market and further collaborative work is in place to ensure employers and industry can engage appropriately skilled staff in meaningful employment.

Employment Profiles

The publication ‘Into The Future’ provides an overview of the employment opportunities and conditions in key regional industries. Outlining occupations, pay conditions, skill requirements and training pathways along with case studies of people in various occupations, these profiles are a valuable source of information for students making career choices and people wanting to know about employment in the region. See online at www.eda.co.nz/vacancies or pick up copies from the EDA or Nelson City Council.

Mayors Taskforce for Jobs

Nelson Tasman Connections has been developed locally to meet the National Mayors Taskforce for Jobs objective of having all 15 to 19 year olds engaged in education, training, work or other options that will lead to long term economic independence and well-being. This service is available to any young person/school leaver under 20 who would like to be linked to support from a youth service provider. More information at www.connections.gen.nz or ring the coordinator phone 00 64 3 546 2446 or email: connections@nmit.ac.nz

Career Services

Career Services offers free information, advice, guidance and strategies for effective job seeking including help with CVs. To use this service, you must have permanent residency or citizenship. Tel: 546 1630 or 0800 222 733. Level 1, NZI House, 105 Trafalgar Street. www.careers.govt.nz.