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Employment support from APM

Finding work looks different for everyone. 

Some people are ready to start applying today. Others may need support to build confidence, improve health and wellbeing, gain experience, or explore career options first. 

APM works alongside job seekers of all ages and backgrounds to help them move towards employment, education, training, and long-term career success. 

Let’s find the right path for you

We provide different employment programmes to meet different needs. 

Whether you're receiving a benefit, managing a health condition, preparing to leave school, or looking for your next opportunity, we'll help connect you with the right support. 

Programs and services

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APM Work Assist

Support to help you prepare for, find and keep a job. Work Assist helps eligible job seekers build confidence, develop workplace skills and connect with employers. Your employment consultant will work with you to create a plan that matches your goals, strengths and interests.

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Work Assist Health

Support for people whose health condition, injury or disability is affecting their ability to work. Work Assist Health helps people identify barriers to employment and access personalised support to improve work readiness and employment outcomes. Support may include health-related interventions, wellbeing support, job planning and ongoing guidance.

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Employment Services in Schools (ESIS)

Helping young people prepare for life after school.ESIS supports secondary school students with disabilities, health conditions, learning support needs, or other challenges as they transition from school into further education, training or employment. We work alongside students, whānau, schools and support networks to help young people build confidence and plan for the future. 

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Community Job Coaching

Ready to take the next step towards work? If you're aged 18-24 and have been receiving a benefit for three months or more, our fully funded employment programme can help you build confidence, gain valuable skills and connect with opportunities that lead to long-term employment.

Why choose APM?

Personalised support

Everyone's employment journey is different. We tailor our support to your needs and goals. 

Experienced Consultants

Our team understands local employment opportunities and can help you explore suitable pathways. 

Connections to employers

We work with employers across New Zealand to help connect people with opportunities. 

Practical help

From CVs and interviews to confidence building and career planning, we'll support you every step of the way. 

Support for young people

We help students prepare for life after school and plan for successful futures. 

Focused on long-term success

Our goal is to help people build confidence, gain skills and achieve meaningful employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're looking for work, planning your future after school, or need extra support to achieve your employment goals, we're here to help. 

Let's find the right pathway for you.