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about work and training in New Zealand
Talk it over
"Sometimes it can be hard to make a commitment outside of work. You can't really just tell someone giving birth, 'I've got to go, bye!' "
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Featured career
Emergency Management Officer
Emergency management officers provide communities with a co-ordinated response plan for emergencies such as floods and earthquakes. They also help communities recover from such events.
Find out more about becoming an emergency management officer
Featured real-life story
Mike Williams, Oceanographer
"I spend three to four weeks a year in Antarctica. The work is easy to do once you've done it a few times - the challenge is the environment."
Featured tool
Work-life balance
How's your work life balance? Take our quiz and asses your situation.
What's new
Job hunting tip of the week
It can be difficult to remain positive if you have been job hunting for a long time.
You can keep your spirits up in a range of ways. For example, take time to do those things that make you happy and relaxed, like exercise, seeing friends, and enjoying hobbies.
Volunteer at an event
Interested in volunteering at an event? You can gain valuable skills and experience, as well as making useful contacts.
Register with VolunteerNet for a chance to volunteer at a range events, including fundraising days and sports events.
Career Services a finalist at Plain English Awards
Career Services was announced as a finalist in the best public sector/non-government organisation plain English website category at the WriteMark Plain English Awards.
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