Friday, December 13, 2013

Study and Work in New Zealand with Dominion!


As mentioned in a previous post, it's now easier for students to work and study in New Zealand.  Students who study 20+ hours per week for at least 14 weeks at a Category One school are now allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week.  To support these new changes and to make it even easier for our students to find work, we have put together some helpful packages that are available from January:

Job Seeker Package - FREE
  • Job skills workshops including how to write a CV and prepare for interviews
  • Regular information sessions covering opening NZ bank accounts and registering for a tax number, where to find jobs, and information on labour laws such holiday entitlement and minimum rates of pay
  • CV checking service
  • List of current job vacancies within key industries
  • Short courses information such as barista (coffee making) training and cocktail making
 
Job Seeker PLUS Package - $250
 
Includes all the services available on the standard Job Seeker Package, plus up to 3 one-to-one sessions with our highly skilled marketing department. Individual sessions can cover:
  • Careers guidance
  • Looking for vacancies
  • Contacting employers
  • Practicing interview/telephone skills, etc.
 
Please note for both the Job Seeker and Job Seeker PLUS packages:
  • Students must study a minimum of 20 hours per week for at least 4 weeks.
  • Students must have the correct visa and right to work in New Zealand
  • Students must be at least 18 years old.
  • Job placement is not guaranteed.
  • Open to all levels of English.
 
Job Placement and Internships
 
For students who are looking for professional work experience related to their qualifications and/or job history, our partner Internex is very experienced in this area and can offer job placements and internships around New Zealand. Internships can be done in:
  • Business administration
  • Media
  • Tourism
  • NGO
  • Sports Management
  • Law
  • Sciences
Job placements can be arranged in a number of areas including hospitality and retail. Please note that this package is for students with an Upper Intermediate level of English or above only. Terms and conditions apply. Prices are available on request.
For further information on any of our study and work packages, please contact us now marketing@dominion.school.nz.

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