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Work Connect

Helping migrants learn how to find work in New Zealand

Do you employed skilled migrants? Do you want to enhance your recruitment and retention of your migrant staff?

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So what is Work Connect?

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Work Connect

• Work Connect teaches how to

look for jobs and working in New Zealand workplaces

• Focus on more than skills and

qualifications by understanding the person better.

• Understanding cultural

practices around approaching employers and in the workplace.

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Who fits the criteria?

Four client groups:

• 1. Skilled principal migrants (permanent and temporary

residents) who are not in employment and who are underemployed.

• 2. Partners and the adult children of skilled principal

migrants.

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Graduate international students on a Post Study Work visa (or in the process of applying for the visa) who hold a level 7 or above qualification

• 4. Others (e.g. Australians, Entertainer visas, Silver Fern

visa etc.)

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Tailored and flexible programme

Post-programme support is provided on completion of the programme as required.

So what does this look like?

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What does it look like – workplace culture differences

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The top 10 skills and attributes

1. Work ethic 2. Verbal communication skills 3. Energy and enthusiasm 4. Analytical and critical thinking 5. Problem solving 6. Teamwork 7. Interpersonal skills 8. Written communication skills 9. Self-management

• 10. Initiative and enterprise

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Crafting your personal brand

• Brand Me now

What you bring to New Zealand (knowledge, experience, skills, values, aspirations, enthusiasm, work ethic, and commitment).

• Explore opportunities

Understanding what job roles you might fit best in New Zealand.

• Online presence

LinkedIn profile, CV and cover letter is developed for the New Zealand market.

• Personal presentation

Verbal skills and social intelligence – ability to negotiate meetings and conversations with New Zealanders. Can perform well in interviews. Able to understand the New Zealand accent and be understood by New Zealanders

• Brand Me New Zealand

Consistent across all platforms. Works within the New Zealand context.

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Behavioural interviews – STAR method Situation Give the context of your situation. Task Explain the task you were required to complete. Action Describe the specific actions you took to do the task. Result Describe the result of your actions.

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1:1 resources

For more information

Name: Gary Basham Tertiary Education Commission Email Gary.Basham@tec.govt.nz

So can we support the partners

• f your skilled migrant staff?

Think about how this might work for you and get in touch