Job Seekers

Waimakariri Libraries are here to support your search for work.

We have free use of computers and wi-fi, and staff who are able to help you setting up an email, writing a resume, or applying for a job online. You can drop in to use our computers anytime, and use our Book-a-librarian service to book a time with a library staff member for further assistance.

Library resources

We have some great books to help your search – try searching these topics in our catalogue or just click the links here.

Job hunting

Resumes

Interview skills

Help online

• Connected – Employment, Education and Training
• Canterbury Connected – provides regular updates on information specific to Canterbury - Jobs and Careers, Study and Training, Business Support, Events, and Additional support.
• Careers.govt.nz - help with all aspects of job hunting.
• Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) - helping 16 – 24 years find work, and will support with driving licensing and budgeting etc.

Where to apply

Most employers list their vacancies online. Some of the biggest job vacancy sites are:

• Seek
• Trademe Jobs
• Work and Income New Zealand

You can also look at the website of the workplace or organisation you are interested in, jobs will often be advertised there. Here are some examples:

• Countdown
• Defence Careers
• Downer
• Fletcher Building
• Foodstuffs
• Fulton Hogan
• McDonalds
• NZ Police
• The Warehouse

Job recruitment agencies will also have jobs listed. Some have a broad range of jobs and some are more specialised.

Here are some general ones:

• Adecco
• Ryan Recruitment
• Superior Personel

Some specialised agencies:

• Workbridge. An employment agency for those with disability, injury or health issues
• Mahi. Māori focused work opportunities.

How to apply

There are lots of online resume and cover letter examples and templates that can help you get started.

• Careers.govt.nz has resume templates and a CV builder, as well as cover letter templates. The templates will let you put in your own information to create a resume. The CV builder will ask you questions and give you help along the way.
• Seek.co.nz has resume and cover letter templates
• Use our Book-a-librarian service to get help from library staff on setting up a resume
• The Citizens Advice Bureau in Rangiora also provides a resume help service.

Study and training options

You may want to consider training or study to improve your ability to get the job you want.

Find out about study and training options at https://www.careers.govt.nz/help-finding-a-job/information/job-hunters-workbook/

Linkedin Learning is available through the library website and has free online courses which may help expand your skills while you look for work.

ARA Connect offers self-paced learning in computer skills.