Supporting new migrant employees as they make the transition into New Zealand life can make a difference, both to your employee and their family, and to your business.
Read our case studies and find out how employers across the country have benefited by recruiting migrants and helping them to settle in.
“It’s about taking a genuine interest in people.” This approach is part of Hayes International’s success in attracting and retaining migrants in their workforce. Overall, diversity brings advantages, “However, employers also have to understand they can’t expect people to hit the ground running. There is sometimes a large investment of time and effort in the process and a few hiccups should be expected along the way”. Read more...
The New Zealand Refining Company’s success in recruiting and retaining migrant employees is based on having detailed policies that clarify what they can expect of their relocation experience. The transition is fully supported by a settlement specialist who designs a customised orientation and assistance package, meeting the specific needs of the migrant employee and their family. Read more...
This business owner recognises the importance of supporting new migrant employees through their transition into the New Zealand workforce. Keeping a clear focus on building a compatible team means that all staff contributes to helping new employees settle in and make their home in New Zealand. Read more...
Waitemata District Health Board (DHB) is the biggest DHB in New Zealand and has a specialised Customer Care Team that supports new migrant employees from recruitment through to their first day at work. The team works hard to ensure a smooth transition for employees and their families, and helps the DHB to retain valuable staff. Read more...
