Employment Services - support for members
Are you a Foundation member thinking about returning to the workforce, or going for your first job? Do you need employment advice? The RNZFB Employment Service is here to help.
Who we are
- The RNZFB's Employment Services team covers the whole of New Zealand, with Employment Consultants based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin.
What we do
- The RNZFB offers services and support to employers, job seekers and current employees experiencing sight loss.
- We help break down barriers to participating in the workforce, including advising on how jobs can be adapted at little or no cost, so that blind, deafblind and partially sighted people can do the same jobs as everyone else. Such adaptions may involve making changes to the physical working environment, assessing and reallocating tasks, or providing specific equipment for the person to do the job.
- Assist students make appropriate study and employment choices.
- Train and support members wanting to enter the workforce or keep or adapt a job following sight loss.
- Assist members to find meaningful employment.
- Help to develop CVs, identify training needs and liaise with relevant agencies.
- Provide assistance in making funding applications for employment or study related supports, such as equipment.
- Help to ensure both employee and employer receive appropriate training.
How to get in touch
Phone 0800 24 33 33 to be put in touch with the nearest Employment Consultant or contact us at the following email address: employment@rnzfb.org.nz
Other information
If you'd like more information about the Employment Service, you could also read Working it out: An introduction to the RNZFB Employment Service.
If you are looking for work, you might like to read our list of handy career related links, including sites which lists jobs online, or have employment information and advice.