Settlement programmes funded by Immigration New Zealand

Since 2002, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has been actively funding a growing number of migrant and refugee support organisations. These groups provide a diverse range of services designed to help new migrants settle in their new home.

Services offered include English language tuition, information on buying and renting homes, tax and business information, and general information about the cost of living in New Zealand.

Organisation	Services provided
Auckland Chamber of Commerce	New Kiwis website for matching your skills with employers' needs; employment seminars, workshops and one-on-one job-seeking sessions when required.
Auckland Regional Migrant Resource Centre (ARMS)	Clear point of contact for settlement information in the Auckland region.
Canterbury Employers' Chamber of Commerce	Job placement and job search support programme for skilled migrants and refugees. One-on-one case management with job seekers aimed at linking skills and work experience with employers.
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust	Runs five multi-service centres providing bi-lingual programmes, seminars, and one-on-one case management to meet the settlement needs of local Chinese migrant community.
Christchurch Resettlement Support (Phone: 03 377 0292)	Free resettlement services – social work, counselling, ongoing orientation/ESOL, health promotion for refugees and migrants. The workers are multi-ethnic qualified professionals.
Citizens Advice Bureau	Multi-lingual advice on many typical issues, for example legal or financial issues, housing or vehicle problems, education.
PEETO Christchurch	Cultural migrant orientation courses; referrals to agencies offering further training and employment opportunities; job placement; support for migrants in job search.
Refugee Services	Refugee resettlement services including housing, ESOL tuition, social services, education, health and employment.
Relationship Services	Courses on adjusting well to life in New Zealand.

Page Last Updated: 30 Jan 2007


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