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Last Modified: 19 January 2010
Community Services
Settlement Support
Are you new to New Zealand? Do you have a work permit, permanent residence, or a student visa? Have you arrived in New Zealand in the last 2-3 years?Upper Hutt Settlement Support is here to help you with local information about living and settling in New Zealand.
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What is Settlement Support?
Settlement Support New Zealand consists of a national network of 18 Settlement Support initiatives around New Zealand.Their job is to provide a local point of contact for new migrants and refugees - like you - to connect you with local agencies and referral services that can support you to settle quickly into your communities and workplaces.
The national network of 18 offices is funded by the Department of Labour.
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How Can Upper Hutt Settlement Support Help You?
It's not always easy to find the information you need about employment, education, health services and many other aspects of living in New Zealand. The biggest challenge is knowing where to find this information.Our Community Information Sheets help you know how to get assistance on a range of topics and what help you're entitled to.
Settlement Support New Zealand provides easy access to information about settling in your new community. Examples of information you might find helpful include:
- Employment services
- English Language Partner (previously 'ESOL Home Tutor')
- Health Services
- Housing information
- Education services
- Social services
- Community support
And anything else you need to know about living in New Zealand.
Workshops are held locally for newcomers to New Zealand and service providers. For information about upcoming workshops or events please email us.
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Introducing: Sydney Hon - Settlement Support Officer
Sydney Hon
Settlement Support Officer
After graduating from her degree, Sydney decided to stay in New Zealand under a graduate work permit. She got involved as a volunteer and did some temporary work assignments before attaining her first full-time position in New Zealand.
She understands the ups and down of trying to get into employment when someone is lacking local work experience. She appreciates the chances given to her and in return, she is pleased to contribute her experiences, knowledge and skills to help others in settling into New Zealand.
Sydney looks forward to providing information and support to help you settle into the community and life in New Zealand.
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Are you an organisation providing services for migrants and refugees?
Upper Hutt Settlement Support also works with organisations providing services to migrants and refugees. We hold regular information meetings and workshops to assist services in the work they do. We also provide community information sheets on local services for migrants and refugees – please let us know if you are not currently listed.Contact us
The Settlement Support Office is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30am – 4.30pm.Contact the Upper Hutt Settlement Support Officer by:
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(04) 527-2799 settlement@uhcc.govt.nz |
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Links to Other Useful Websites
Banking- www.anz.co.nz
- www.asb.co.nz
- www.bankonbudsman.org.nz
- www.kiwibank.co.nz
- www.nationalbank.co.nz
- www.tsbbank.co.nz
- www.westpac.co.nz
Childcare
Driving
Education
- www2.careers.govt.nz/education_training_info.html
- www.englishlanguage.org.nz
- www.minedu.govt.nz
- www.upperhuttcity.com
Employment
- www.careers.govt.nz
- www2.careers.govt.nz/new_to_nz
- www.jobs.govt.nz
- www.mclass.wellington.net.nz
- www.seek.co.nz
- www.trademe.co.nz
Note:
Hutt Valley residents can also receive personalised one-to-one careers counselling and guidance at the Naenae Community Link Centre (currently on a Wednesday), located at 2a Vogel Street Naenae.
This can be arranged by making an appointment via the 0800 222 733 number or by visiting the Naenae Community Link Centre to make and appointment.
ESOL Providers
Health
Housing
- www.flatfinder.co.nz
- www.hnzc.co.nz
- www.homelet.co.nz
- www.realestate.co.nz
- www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-property/index.htm
Qualification
Taxation (IRD)
For more information about Settlement Support in Hutt Valley please visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/ssnz
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Emergency Information
| For EMERGENCY call 111 |
Information to give when you call 111
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| For non emergency call 04 527 2300 |
Upper Hutt Police Station 863 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt www.police.govt.nz |
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