ION is an online community of innovators, entrepreneurs, mentors and investors focussed on the technology sector. ION assists with business development, facilitates mentorship, and builds collaborative relationships between innovators, entrepreneurs and investors in the high technology arena.

ION also hosts New Zealand's leading online public discussion forum in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.We are currently supporting the "Migrant Networks Research Project" in conjunction with the AsiaNZ foundation. By using the online community we hope to connect to recent or intending skilled migrants or business migrants and learn more about how they network to find jobs, start businesses or make social contacts. There are links to resources on the forum and where possible we make helpful introductions.

Both migrants and New Zealand business people are warmly invited to participate in a virtual discussion within New Zealand's Innovators Online Network community forum - ION (www.ion.net.nz).  It is hoped that migrants will interact not only with each other, but also with local businesses as well as various agencies that support migrant integration. The discussion will be facilitated by a web-moderator in order to pool expertise and develop a peer-support group across New Zealand. Connecting to the migrants' own global networks will be a key feature of the online discussion.

For more information, contact:

Project Coordinator Dr Robin Janson - 07 858 2284 or 021 151 0834

Online Facilitator Paul Spence ¨C 04 478 0527 or 0274 737 314

Asia:NZ Researcher Leonie Moxon  ¨C 04 471 2320 or 027 242 6684

The Auckland Regional Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with Career Services, Rapuara,  The Auckland Chamber of Commerce, and Work & Income NZ invite you to participate in their informative and interactive workshops First Steps to Employment in New Zealand which are held weekly.

These workshops provide job search skills/getting a job: An overview of the NZ Business culture and Employment Environment; Employment English needs; What support can you expect from Work & Income?; Job search skills; Pathways to follow up; Interactive workshop to draw up your individual employment plans in NZ.

Presented by a range of experienced presenters from ARMS, Career Services, WINZ, Chamber of Commerce etc.  Workshops are held at Three Kings, ARMS Centre, Three Kings Plaza every Tuesday 9.30 am to 3 pm (please contact 09 625 2440 for details) and at ARMS Manukau Centre, 6 Osterley Way, Manukau City every alternate Wednesday, 9.30 am to 3 pm (please contact 09 263 5490 for details). Eligibility: all migrants seeking professional employment in New Zealand who have permanent residence or a work permit.

Migrant Action Trust believes that meaningful economic, social and political engagement of migrants and refugees leads to their healthy integration into society. 

Its 3 programmes provide services to individuals, micro-enterprise owners and self-employed,  and community groups.

The first programme encourages well-settled migrants to help job seeking migrants. Services include Employment Support Group,  Micro-enterprise, Mentoring, Voluntary Work Experience, Jobsearch Support at the Libraries, E-jobsearch Assistance,  Job Alerts, Employment Relations, Advocacy, Individual Career Counseling, Professional Migrant Groups and Specialised Training/Workshop.  Currently being developed is the Migrant-Specific Employment Training

MAT believes that it needs to support migrants at the next level once they are employed hence the programme Assimilation to Integration.  This programme includes Conscious Parenting, Individual Counseling for family and other related issues, Household items to news settlers, Youth Programme,  Understanidng the Treaty of Waitangi and the Maori Culture and Issue-based forum.

Supporting Groups is the 3rd programme aimed at helping community groups so they can have more time helping their own communities settle in the New Zealand. 

The Common Office & Resource (COR) Service falls under this and provides office space and resources for the use of groups so they can concentrate on doing what they are good at.  The resources also include making use of staff and volunteers to assist groups in organizational, admin and finance, grant application, marketing and public relation, event and project management and other office services.  

For more information visit the website www.migrantactiontrust.org.nz

Why not attend our First Steps to Employment workshop which is free to all migrants and refugees seeking professional employment in New Zealand.

These interactive workshops cover essential topics, job search skills and advice for job seekers, including:

l    New Zealand culture and market

l    Language and literacy for the workplace

l    Assistance available through Work and Income NZ

l    Developing your own individualised Employment Plan

Our workshop presenters include staff from Career Services, Work and Income NZ, the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and ARMS.

Where: ARMS Manukau Centre, 6 Osterley Way Manukau City

When: Wednesday (fortnightly)

Time:  From 9.30am - 2.30pm.

Please bring your own lunch, tea and coffee will be provided.

As a representative of the PHP UG in Auckland, I would like to invite you to our regular networking event.

When:             Please contact us for dates

Where:            NatColl office, NatColl building
Cnr KRoad & Symonds St, 3rd/4th floor
Auckland

                        021 5678 53

Website:         http://php.meetup.com/10/events/

The PHP meetup is an opportunity to network with other PHP programmers and entrepreneurs. You are most welcome to come along. Please register on the above website.  Also, there is a New Zealand-wide mailing list, organised on www.phpug.org.nz. I recommend to subscribe, as there are job opportunities coming up there regularly. Please contact Jochen on (021) 5678 53 or by email: jd@automatem.co.nz with any questions.

An opportunity for South Africans, and Kiwis, to network. Organised by the NZSA Business Council and SANZ, the business breakfasts feature prominent speakers and give guests an opportunity to do some interactive networking Contact: George Deeb on (09) 489 3188.

JOB SEARCH WORKSHOPS

Migrant Services North Shore working in partnership with Work and Income NZ, Career Services, and Migrant Action Trust invites you to participate in these free workshops to assist you in developing your Job Search Strategy leading to employment.

Contents:

New Zealand styled CV

Transferable skills vs Qualifications

Job Search Strategy

Interviewing Techniques

Websites and other information

Date:   Please contact us re workshop dates   

Time:   10.30am – 2.30pm

Venue: 

Level 2, Community Services Building

7 The Strand, Takapuna  (Between Takapuna Library and CAB)

*Handouts provided. Bring pen, paper and CV

* Coffee, tea and snack will be provided

Call to register:  

Tel 09 486 4081   Fax: 09 486 4823

Email: linleem@arms-mrc.org.nz

Do you have a Business or are you planning to start one?

Kiwi Career Success programme.

This service is FREE to migrant job seekers and is here to help you start your successful Kiwi career.

For the KCS workshop please check if you have a work permit or PR to be able to enrol into this course and make you have your CV registered on our New Kiwis Website - www.newkiwis.co.nz and let us know if you would like any further assistance with your job hunting.

Places are reserved for those New Kiwis actively seeking meaningful employment in Auckland. Are you unemployed or under-employed, in a job that is not utilising your real talents? Then register today for one of the limited places.

Here’s how we can help:

§         Practical job search advice on the New Zealand job market for migrants new to New Zealand or for those who are underemployed

§         Assist you to create a great, Kiwi-style CV

§         Help you to answer those tricky interview questions

§         Research your industry and occupation

§         Share your experience with other New Kiwis

§         Access job vacancies

§         Develop a winning job search strategy just for you

Here’s what you do:

§         Attend 2.5 days training.

§         Attend optional monthly follow up workshops.

§         Come with a committed and positive attitude.

Programme Times:

Day 1:    9.30am to 4.00pm

Day 2:    9.30am to 4.00pm

Day 3:    9.30am to 1.00pm

Programme Dates (choose one):

 KCS 2010 – 05: 13 – 15 September

 KCS 2010 – 06: 27 – 29 September

 KCS 2010 – 07: 11 – 13 October

 KCS 2010 – 08: 26 – 28 October

 KCS 2010 – 09: 08 – 10 November

 KCS 2010 – 10: 22 – 24 November

 KCS 2010 – 11: 06 – 08 December

And every fortnight throughout 2010

Register   Choose one of the course dates and register your place with Jeffrey Lim Email:  kcs@chamber.co.nz Phone:   (09) 306 6134

Location   Auckland Chamber of Commerce Level 1 100 Mayoral Drive Auckland City

Moving to the other side of the world can be a great adventure, but it’s also a major life change. That’s why at Bank of New Zealand we have a great range of banking products and services to make the financial side of your move as smooth as possible. Plus, wherever you choose to settle, you’ll never be far from Bank of New Zealand. We have 180 branches, more than 400 ATM cash machines, and secure Internet and Phone Banking services so you can do your banking from just about anywhere. To find out how you can be better off with Bank of New Zealand visit www.bnz.co.nz