Useful Links

For an overview of the local government sector, and the legislation under which it operates, go to the Department of Internal Affairs – Local Government.

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For helpful career and study advice, visit Career Services Rapuara.

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For information on immigration, visit the Department of Labour’s Immigration website.

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The Government has funded a major initiative to encourage study in technical disciplines, including sciences, IT and Engineering. Visit the Futureintech website.

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Interested in work experience? Visit the Workchoice Day Trust website.

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Want to know more about how local government sees the world? Ask Local Government New Zealand.

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Want to help shape the places we live in? Have a look at the NZ Planning Institute’s website.

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Looking to relocate for a job? Properties for sale on Trade Me Property, N.Z.’s largest real estate website.

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Interested in working in a library? The NZ Libraries can help.

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The NZ Institute of Environmental Health can give you an overview of the environment and health protection fields.

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No leaks! Building Inspection.

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Local government is one of the country’s largest information technology users. Look at the website for the Association of Local Government Information Managers.

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Infrastructure engineering and asset management are critical to how our towns and cities operate. Ingenium is the organisation which represents all those people who manage, maintain and operate public infrastructure in New Zealand. Another group within Ingenium is the National Asset Management Steering Group (NAMS).

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To find out what it's like to LIVE, WORK and PLAY in New Zealand visit New Zealand Now.

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What training support does local government give its staff?  Check out the Local Government Industry Training Organisation website