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Helping skilled migrants find employment in the Waikato and in New Zealand
A service of the Hamilton Multicultural Services TrustLearn more about us below

Helping skilled migrants find employment in the Waikato and in New Zealand
A service of the Hamilton Multicultural Services TrustLearn more about us below
About Us
Migrant Employment Solutions is a FREE service providing tailored employment solutions for new skilled migrants and employers who are looking to fill vacancies. Our service, delivered across the Waikato, is funded by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Office of Ethnic Communities. Migrant Employment Solutions aims to match the skills of international talent with the needs of New Zealand businesses. The Migrant Employment Solutions team offers a one to one service with advice on the New Zealand job market and workplace, CVs, cover letters and interview preparation, workshops and a support network.
Clients and outcomes up to 2020

Ref: Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust 2017-2020 Migrant Employment Solutions Statistics

Ref: Client and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey, 2019
Job Seekers
Helping skilled migrants find employment in New Zealand
Migrant Employment Solutions is a free face to face employment service to help you prepare for the New Zealand job market. Our service, delivered across the Waikato, is tailored to meet the individual needs of our clients to help them find a job that suits their skills, experience and qualifications.
We can help you if you have:
- NZ citizenship, NZ residency or
- Full and open work visa
- Post-study work visa
- Student visa
- The right to work in New Zealand and you or your partner’s employment has been affected by Covid-19
Please contact us to confirm your eligibility.

We offer:
- CV and cover letter advice for the current job market
- Assistance to transfer your skills and experience into the NZ workforce
- Interview preparation
- Career information
- Support into work
- Workshops and network support
Testimonials
“I would like to express my gratitude to the MES team who helped me with career guidance and successfully secure the role with a leading investment company in NZ.
I would like to extend a big thank you for the professional service provided by the team. They did an amazing job!”
“I would say that Migrant Employment Solutions was the best mentoring experience in search of work that I had in my life. I would like to thank my eternal guardian angels.”
“I visited the Settlement Centre after I received my partner visa to get job search advice. I had been waiting to receive my work rights for six months, therefore I was not a part of the society during that time. The MES team helped me to tailor my CV according to New Zealand standards and gave me emotional support as well. I found a job soon after and I am really thankful to them for mentoring me in a professional and personal manner. Thank you!”
Helpful Websites
These websites have up to date career and employment advice as well as plenty of new job vacancies:
- seek.co.nz/career-advice
- careers.govt.nz
- careers.govt.nz/work-connect
- newzealandnow.govt.nz
- mbie.govt.nz
- immigration.govt.nz
- connected.govt.nz
- employment.govt.nz
- worksafe.govt.nz
Employers and Recruiters
Next time you have a skills gap do not hesitate to contact us
We have skilled migrants from a wide range of professions already living here, looking to enter the NZ job market. These workers bring a different set of skills and experience to the workplace as well as an opportunity to increase workplace diversity and develop international connections.
We offer:
- A professional and experienced employment service including post-placement support
- No placement fee

Testimonial
“The team at Asset Recruitment frequently works with the Migrant Employment Solutions team – they refer some great candidates to us, many whom we’ve been able to place in temporary and permanent positions. Each member of the team is easy to deal with, honest and informative – we love working with them! It’s a great partnership that results in securing employment for some great migrants!”
Contact Us
Susan Wright
Employment Coordinator
Mobile: 027 700 2273
Email: susanw@hmstrust.org.nz
Ellena Butcher
Employment Support
Mobile: 021 440 082
Email: ellenab@hmstrust.org.nz
Aude Vanoverschelde
Employment Support
Mobile: 027 880 2708
Email: audev@hmstrust.org.nz
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Hamilton Multicultural Services Trust
Settlement Centre Waikato
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