About us:

English Language Partners Wellington has operated in Wellington since 1974 as a community-based not-for-profit organisation providing English language and social support for the effective resettlement of former refugees and migrants. The Job Mentoring Service was established in 2001 in response to a concern about the level of unemployment among our learners and in the migrant population as a whole. Job Mentoring Service has established itself as a significant employment-support service in Wellington and has achieved an excellent record of supporting migrants into employment and further study and training opportunities.

How does the Job Mentoring Service work?

We have a team of trained volunteer mentors who come from a range of different jobs with diverse qualifications and backgrounds, and have experience working in New Zealand. We will match you with a job mentor, who will be able to provide you with individual (one-to-one) mentoring. Your mentor will help you with your plan to find work, provide advice and support while you are seeking and applying for jobs, and help address any issues during your job search. Our service can also help you to develop your CV and cover letter, prepare for interviews, and build your professional network. As well as supporting you on your way to find paid work, we will help connect you with other services in the community and build your network and relationships.