Services for Pacific peoples
Links to New Zealand Government Departments
The following government websites can help Pacific peoples in New Zealand improve their access to services.
Department of Labour
The Department of Labour’s website provides information on the labour market, employment conditions for both employers and employees, labour market research, and work schemes.
Department of Immigration
On the Department of Labour’s Immigration website, you will find information about life in New Zealand, applying for immigration and settling here, about education, employment and work schemes such as the recognised seasonal worker scheme.
Worksite/PaeMahi
Worksite/PaeMahi is the government’s website about all aspects of employment in New Zealand. It provides links and the latest information on everything to do with work and training in New Zealand.
Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education’s mission is to raise achievement and reduce disparity. Its website contains information on early childhood, schools and tertiary education. It features a special section on Pasifika Education.
Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders. Its website provides easy access to up-to-date information on the structure of the health system in New Zealand, on health legislation and regulations, on public health and national screening services.
Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development, Te Manatu Whakahiato Ora, provides strategic social policy advice to the New Zealand government and provides social services to more than one million New Zealanders. Its website links to:
· StudyLink (student allowances and loans)
· Heartland Services (for rural clients)
· Family and Community Services
· Ministry of Youth Development
· Office for Disability Issues
· Office for the Community and Voluntary Sector
Housing New Zealand
Housing New Zealand provides New Zealanders with access to good quality, affordable homes. It is also the government's main advisor on housing, and housing services. Its website provides information on housing schemes for new settlers, and about a free course on how to go about getting your first home.
Pacific Housing Strategy Document
Housing New Zealand is developing a Housing Strategy for Pacific People and is seeking your thoughts and ideas on what the strategy should look like.
Click here to read the discussion document and download a submission form
Department of Building and Housing
The Department of Building and Housing provides a range of building- and housing-related information, advice and services.
Ministry of Economic Development
This Ministry offers support and advice on business opportunities New Zealand and consumer affairs.
New Zealand Police
The New Zealand police website provides information, advice, resources and contacts, including those for the Māori, Pacific and Ethnic Services Management Group.
Land Transport Safety Authority.
The LTSA website provides information about driver licensing and land transport issues throughout New Zealand, including advice on road safety and security.
Career Services
The Career Services website www.careers.govt.nz gives helpful information on career pathways and study options. It includes a section directed at Pasifika, with information about career fono and workshops for senior Pasifika students around the country. It also provides a freephone number you can call to discuss careers and the skills or qualifications required, to help you with decisions about training or work.
Finding Diplomatic representatives in New Zealand
You can find the addresses of embassies and representatives of
Pacific nations in New Zealand on the following pages of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs and Trade website: