IF YOURE HERE TO STAY WERE HERE TO HELP

The Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty Newsletter connecting migrants and their families to local information and service providers for settlement needs
Newsletter November 2013 Volume 8, Issue 11
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

From the SSNZ Team in the Western Bay of Plenty The Future of Settlement Support; Job Search Tips Cultural Clipboard
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to encourage business growth and new developments in our region. This promises to be a fascinating and informative occasion and one which will offer inspiration to employers and other interested parties to take forward into 2014. For more information or to register for the event, contact Carol or Helen on 07 579 6532 or at ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz JOB MENTORING - English Language Partners and I have recently completed the second 10 week coaching series of job search preparations for new residents this year. We are looking for new volunteers to train in this most rewarding activity. To encourage and mentor some of our most promising candidates for a few weeks can be the final touch for successful applications. If you have patience and expertise to share and give a boost to a newcomer job seeker, please contact us. We give training and a mentoring guide package at Settlement Support NZ.

Networking and Social Connections

Carol Andersen SSNZ Co-ordinator Email: ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz Visit: www.migrantsupport.org.nz Connecting Migrants Locally" Helen Gould Settlement Support NZ Information & Communications Officer Email: ssnzio@ymcatauranga.org.nz

Tena koutou katoa - (Greetings to everyone) Enticing business and skilled workers to the Bay of Plenty has been at the heart of much of what Priority One has been working on over the last 12 months the Wish You Were Working Here website features mainly ex-pats who have returned to the Bay to live and work, showing others that a balance between career and lifestyle is achievable. Simultaneously the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce has been offering advice, training packages and support to new and established businesses in our region. As we read more and more about the shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand, these services are emerging as exactly what this region needs. And as Immigration New Zealand increasingly targets skilled migrants to fill the gaps, these two economic development agencies can play a key role in attracting overseas workers and supporting them in to employment or business once they are here. On 5 December, Settlement Support Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty will be hosting a Local Settlement Network lunch to update stakeholders on what is happening in the region in relation to our migrant population. Guest speakers at the lunch will be Andrew Coker, CEO of Priority One and Max Mason, CEO of the Tauranga Chamber of Commerce. They will talk to the meeting about the skills needed now, and in to the future, from locals, ex-pats and migrants
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TWO FREE ENGLISH [Immersion] CLASSES: The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic is offering a 17 week, three days a week FREE English language programme to residents and citizens beginning in February visit www.boppoly.ac.nz or ring 07571 0190 for more information. English Language Partners is offering up to 20 hours a week of FREE English tuition for permanent residents. These classes are NZQA accredited and credits can be gained. Phone: 07 577 6734 for further details.
Nga mihi

Carol and Helen

Settlement Support Team
Ph 07 579 6532 or Mobile 027 578 9272

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The Future of Settlement Services and End of Year Job Search Tips
Settlement information services funded by Immigration New Zealand will look different in the future You may recall that earlier this year a review of SSNZ was undertaken. While the review found that SSNZ had achieved what it was set up to deliver and that clients were highly satisfied with the service, it also identified that the delivery model is no longer sustainable in a changing economic, social and immigration environment. A new service delivery model for settlement information services was proposed. Immigration New Zealand has recently released more detail about how the service will look in future. All new migrants and their families will continue to have access to free settlement information and services, and employers will be assisted to plan for and retain the skills their business needs to grow. However, the way these services are delivered will change and Immigration New Zealands priorities for its settlement services are: reaching more migrants in more places, and better supporting employers to retain their skilled migrants. The Holiday Season is a Great Time to be Searching for a Job Many job searchers believe the time from November until the New Year is not a good time to search for work. But they could not be more wrong! Businesses are gearing up for the start of 2014 and may need additional staffing to get things wrapped up for the end of the year. Some companies are beginning to forecast staff requirements for January and February and have already initiated the recruitment process, weeks before Christmas arrives. So dont give your job search a holiday! Five Reasons the Holidays are Great for Job Searching: 1. During the holiday season the number of available jobs increases as employers are looking for seasonal help. Competition decreases, because job seekers are side-tracked with the seasonal celebrations. The timing to find a job could not be more perfect. Hiring managers use the end of the year as a time to meet their recruitment budget, seeking cover for employees' annual leave with the help of new/temp staff, or to boost staffing numbers for the new year. Recruiters are trying hard to meet/exceed their end of years sales figures and are busy trying to place people in jobs before the start of the new year. Holidays bring parties and special events which is a great opportunity to network. You never know when people who hold the key to your next job are present. Try to look and act professional at all times. Try to listen carefully to the conversation and pick up on leads or problems a fellow guest is talking about. This could be the open door leading you to your next job.

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Details of the new model are currently being finalised, but the overall intention is that Immigration New Zealand will deliver most of the components of the new model telephone and email contacts, website services, as well as a team of Retention Specialists who will be dedicated to assisting businesses, sectors and local economic development planning. A face to face information service will be purchased from an external information agency, yet to be determined. The new model is planned for implementation from 1 July 2014 and, until then SSNZ Tauranga Western Bay of Plenty will be operating as usual. Settlement services will continue to be available from our office, and in addition www.ssnz.govt.nz is available for current and reliable information about living and working in New Zealand to help new migrants to plan their move and settle well. For more information or any comment and suggestions, please get in touch with us in the first instance, or you can email Immigration New Zealands National Manager for Settlement judi.altinkaya@mbie.govt.nz
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Boost up your employability by making sure your profile on www.newkiwis.co.nz is perfect. Remember our employers can search for you, download your CV and contact you directly. They do not need to advertise. Employers love our no cost recruitment service so make sure you either end 2013 or start 2014 on a high - by attaining your goal of securing a job.

Cultural Clipboard New Zealand

Employers Corner
Being Kiwi
What makes a New Zealander tick? According to sociological and psychographic research company Practica, there are seven things which typify the Kiwi psyche and they are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Love of the land and outdoors Independence Masculinity of expression (not anti-feminist but blokey and stoic) Sports mad Friendship Easy going Sense of humour

In an article in the New Zealand Herald we learn that there are 12 things which make our country the place it is and why migrants are so attracted to it, these are: * THE GREAT OUTDOORS: Camping, fishing, skiing, surfing, tramping, bungy-jumping, white-water rafting make us a nation of adventurers * THE BACH: The quintessential Kiwi accessory - the house by the beach we all aspire to own, giving us time away from the stresses and strains of everyday life, where children are barefoot and carefree and life is simple * BACKYARD GENIUSES: It's not just the number eight fencing wire mentality, but cars that float, treatments for blindness and disease on a global scale, tranquilliser guns, spreadable butter - oh, and chocolate fish. * THE BEACH: They've been voted some of the best in the world, and everyone's got their favourite. * GOOD AS GOLD: Generally speaking, Kiwis are so laid-back they could be horizontal. We're optimistic that everything will turn out fine in the end, we can laugh at ourselves and visitors love our friendly, welcoming nature. * TOLERANCE: New Zealand has an easy going approach to multiculturalism * BUZZY BEES: They're a national icon, a little reminder of that classic Kiwi childhood. * ICE CREAM: Hokey pokey, goodie gumdrops - the best ice cream in the world. * JANDALS: Not thongs, not flipflops jandals. The original Japanese Sandals, they were invented here and made for the beach, the backyard, a quick trip to the shops and even work. * SEAFOOD: The freshest and most plentiful of anywhere in the world - succulent prawns, mussels and oysters, whitebait fritters and just-caught fish *FISH & CHIPS: The best holiday food ever, a guilty pleasure for some, but you can't go past fresh seafood, a nicely-battered piece of fish, handfuls of hot chips and oodles of tomato sauce. * WINE: And not just some world-beating wines, but fabulous wineries in breath-taking locations, serving food to die for, and let's not forget summer's food and wine festivals!
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LTURAL Networking and Social Connections

For other Whats On events in the region, please visit the websites below for lots of activities for all the family
Tourism BOP Events Visit their website at: http://www.bayofplentynz.com For Arts and Culture events visit www.creativetauranga.org.nz For other things to do, places to go, places to shop and eat, try this website www.bestoftauranga.com For information about Katikati and Te Puke and whats on, visit http://www.tepuke.co.nz/ http://www.katikati.org.nz/ Look at the Community newspapers each week. Theyre really comprehensive and contain sections about Whats On in the region A great way to meet others City On its Feet is co-ordinated by Nicki Miller. There is a group to suit you daytime, after work and even for pram walkers! Visit their website for lots more information www.cityonitsfeet.org.nz Or call them at Phone: 07 578 9610 Baywide Community Law Service FREE Immigration Clinic every Friday, 63 Willow St. 571 6812, appointments are necessary. Clinic every Tues at Te Puke Clinic, 573 5614 and every Thurs at Katikati, 549 0399 Wednesday Walking Group Every Wed at Palmers Garden Centre, Welcome Bay. Leave at 9am for walks of approx 1 hour. Slow, medium, & quick walkers. Cost Free, apart from coffee afterwards. Occasional walks outside the district. All welcome. Mike at 07 543 4733 or email: pellmell@ihug.co.nz TAURANGA TOASTMASTERS http://www.taurangatoastmasters.co.nz Where: Lyceum Club, 68 First Ave, Tauranga Time: 7.30 pm every Tuesday except during the Christmas and New Year period Members and guests are encouraged to arrive at 7.15pm Guests are Welcome. At our friendly club evenings you will be able to meet our members and see for yourself how our club operates. We are very supportive and there is never any obligation to do anything you choose not to do and we will support and encourage you to achieve the goals you have set yourself.

TAURANGA JAPANESE KIDS LIBRARY TANPOPO

Mokuyou-Tanpopo Story time & play for small kids Every Thursday 10.00am-12.00pm For more info contact Miki Murase Phone: 07 571 8822

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL WOMEN [Including Interested NZ Women] WING Womens International Network Group
meets each month, usually on the last Friday. Venues alternate around Tauranga and Papamoa. If you would like to join this group email the Coordinator, Dawn Picken at pickendawn@gmail.com Or phone Settlement Support NZ Ph: 07 579 6532

Carol Andersen or Helen Gould

Papamoa Mumz: A great place to make friends cost = a koha [donation] A safe, child friendly area Coffee / morning tea Every Monday during term time (excluding Public Holidays) 9.30am to 11am Papamoa Support Centre 95 Hartford Ave Papamoa 3151 Phone/Fax: 07-5747170 Email: family.psc@orcon.net.nz

Te Puke Toastmasters Club: meets weekly Meets at the Constables Gallery Commerce Lane, Te Puke 7pm - 8.30pm. Contacts; Kitty & John : 533-1620 Yi : liangyibeautiful685@yahoo.com Delwyn : 027 425 3526
Become a Volunteer Job Mentor for Settlement Support We are looking for patient and compassionate people to help support our migrant job seekers. If you think you have the skills we are looking for, are a people person who is keen to help and have a few hours a month to spare, get in touch with us. Phone or email Helen on 07 579 6532 or ssnzio@ymcatauranga.org.nz

LIONS CLUB Tauranga City Sunrise: Do good and have fun Meeting Times st rd 6.30am 1 and 3 Tuesday of the month Oak Tree Restaurant, Tauranga RSA, 1237 Cameron Rd , Tauranga Club President: Brian Hammond Phone: 07 5715258 Mobile: 027 441 3931

SSNZ Contact Centre YMCA Tauranga Phone: 07 579 6532 428 Devonport Road Mobile: 027 578 9272 . TAURANGA Fax: 07 577 6475 Email: ssnz@ymcatauranga.org.nz For local settlement information, visit:
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