NEW KIWIS // linking NZ employers with employees
who are currently outside NZ, but are committed to immigrating and working here // at no cost
NEW KIWIS
GLOBAL // EMPLOYER
NEW KIWIS // ABOUT US
The Chamber's challenge to business:
Use this recruitment tool as a way of sourcing new skills. Make your decision to do so by relying on evidence of relevant merit including skills, qualifications and experience, not on ethnic origins. We challenge you as an employer, to celebrate the cultural diversity that is New Zealand. Your reward will be in attracting a diverse talent to your workforce.
What is the purpose of www.newkiwis.co.nz?
The purpose of this site is to link the skills of migrants to job vacancies in your organisation.
What does it cost to use www.newkiwis.co.nz?
Nothing. This is a free site - there is no cost to register as a job seeker or post a job advertisement.
Who administers www.newkiwis.co.nz?
www.newkiwis.co.nz is funded by NZIS and administered by The Auckland Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is not-for-profit Business Association and an advocate of Equal Employment Opportunities. A full time site administrator is employed to maintain this web site. For more information on the Auckland Chamber of Commerce visit the info centre.
What are the services provided by newkiwis.co.nz?
Our role is one of linking skills to needs. Our focus is on introducing a suitable skill-set to a potential employer. In addition to this service, www.newkiwis.co.nz also offers many useful links and resources for job seekers. The links and resources found in the info centre are not only focused on gaining employment, but also on providing networking opportunities with other business professionals, training resources and information to help you with life in NZ.
As a employer, what are the benefits of employing a new kiwi?
Develop new business networks of overseas customers or suppliers, improvements in morale through encouraging tolerance and understanding of other cultures in the work place, specific language or professional skills.
As a new kiwi, what is the benefit of registering on www.newkiwis.co.nz?
As a leading business association the Chamber's membership base is made up of a large percentage of successful Auckland businesses. We actively promote www.newkiwis.co.nz to these potential employers and provide opportunities through the Chamber to meet and network with other business professionals. Once you have registered your skills the site offers many other useful resources and links, not to mention a job emailing service - all at NO COST.
What is the Chamber's position on Equal Employment Opportunities?
The Chamber is strongly committed to Equal Employment Opportunities. Michael Barnett, Chief Executive of the Auckland Chamber of Commerce is also Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunities Trust.
Ensuring your employment practices meet EEO guidelines is just a step in facing the reality of changing demographics in the 21st century: Our population and workforce is becoming more culturally diverse. New Zealand's leading businesses in the future will be those that have recognised this trend and taken measures to ensure they stay one step ahead of their competition.
New Kiwis provides a free employment serviceto NZ employers seeking international candidates. Unlike other New Zealand job sites, employers can advertise a position at no cost to their business, they are also able to search our database for candidates with the specific qualifications they need, therefore, avoiding a deluge of CVs from unsuitable applicants.
A partnership project between the Department of Labour and the Chamber of Commerce New Kiwis is dedicated to promoting diversity in the workplace. It is now widely recognised that a broad mix of people within an organisation, from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, is a recipe for success and invaluable for those targeting international markets.
With highly educated Kiwis heading overseas for new experiences, it can also be difficult to find people with the appropriate qualifications. We can help you find the right candidate and also provide resources and advice on a range of employment issues.
So, if you’re an employer looking for people with international expertise, register with us today.
