Helpful links to find work and support

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our work, study and training. 

At Level 1 you might be looking for a new job, or want to take advantage of free training into a new career.

We've gathered links to information and agencies that can help you get through the changes.

He waka eke noa. We are in this together.

Some essential services are in need of workers.

• Work and Income website - jobs you can do right now

Jobs with the government

The Government has public service jobs dealing with the COVID-19 response, as well as office roles.

• Jobs.govt.nz website - find jobs working for the public service

Jobs in health 

The Ministry of Health is looking for people to register their interest in work to help with the COVID-19 response.

• Association of Salaried Medical Specialists - vacancies for senior medical and dental staff
• BeeFound website - health jobs
• Care Direct website - healthcare and nursing roles
• Carefinder - jobs in elderly care
• Carejobz website - caring and medical jobs
• Endorse Jobs website - medical and care jobs
• Healthcare New Zealand website - find jobs in health
• Kiwi Health Jobs website - register your interest

Jobs in food and fibre

There are jobs in food and fibre, such as picking and packing fruit and vegetables.

Seasonal work

Short-term seasonal jobs in industries such as food and fibre.

• Work the Seasons website - find jobs

Possible jobs in demand

There may be an increase in these jobs:

• cleaners
• contact centre workers
• supermarket workers
• truck drivers
• warehouse workers.

Jobs are available in these industries:

• construction and infrastructure
• food and fibre (for example: farming, pruning grapevines)
• health
• information technology
• teaching
• transport and warehousing.

These links will take you through to what you need to train in for these jobs.

Find jobs in all these industries

• Job vacancy and recruitment websites

Check out how to find work, make a CV and cover letter, apply for jobs and get interview tips in our job hunting section:

• Job hunting

Download our interactive job hunter's workbook for the latest job hunting information:

• Job hunter's workbook

Recover, build confidence after redundancy and learn more about job hunting:

• Finding work after redundancy

Our website tec.govt.nz has information for all tertiary learners such as students and apprentices:

• Tertiary Education Commission website

Information on renting

• Tenancy Services website - information on rent freezes

Information on student loans and allowances

• StudyLink website - information on income relief payments

Upskilling or retraining into a new career might be a good option if you've lost your job. 

You might be eligible for free study or training fees or a scholarship towards your fees and living costs.

There are fees free training options for apprenticeships.

Find out how you can pay for your study and training:

• Fees free website - find out if you are eligible for free fees
• Find scholarship websites

Employment New Zealand has information on your rights as a worker and employer:

• Employment NZ website - COVID-19 and the workplace Financial support for businesses and employess  

Other New Zealand Government websites:

• COVID-19 website - financial support information
• WorkSafe website - for health and safety information
• Business.govt.nz - updates about COVID-19 and guidance to help businesses

Information for landlords and tenants

• Tenancy Services website - COVID-19 information

Support for retail businesses

• Retail NZ website - support and advice about COVID-19 for retailers

Support for tourism businesses and workers

• Go with Tourism website - support and advice

Find information on how you can get financial support, such as redundancy support, student loans and allowances, tax relief and wage subsidies:

• Unite for recovery website - information about financial support
• Inland Revenue website - information about tax relief
• StudyLink website - information on loans and allowances

Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi. With your basket and my basket the people will thrive.

Here is information from our basket to help you look after your mental health.

• Depression website - support and advice
• Future Learn website - free online course about mental health support for young people
• Mental Health Foundation website - support and advice
• Youthline website - support and advice

Get general information and answers to questions about COVID-19, support for your mental health and finding work:

• Unite against COVID-19  website - advice on COVID-19, mental health and finding work