Jobs, study and training support

We're on hand to help you connect to a wide range of employment, education and training support and advice.

Selwyn Libraries have partnered with My Career Match to provide free online career and resume services that will help you discover your ideal career – and write a resume to help you get the job.

We also offer free online courses and content via the LinkedIn Learning platform.

We can also help you get job or study-ready with the following in-library services:

Useful resources and assistance

Connected.govt.nz

Connected is an all-of-government service led by the Ministry of Social Development. It includes a website, phoneline and face-to-face service to help people access support and see the full range of assistance that’s available across government.

The service will help a wide range of New Zealanders find the advice and support they need, including businesses, people looking for help to find a job or who are worried about keeping the one they have, and those looking for education and training advice and opportunities.

Canterbury | Connected provides regular updates on information specific to Canterbury, including jobs and careers, study and training, business support, events, and additional COVID-19 support.

Careers NZ

Create your own CV, discover the jobs and careers that match your interests and find the education and training you need.

Local Government Careers

New Zealand local councils offer a huge range of jobs and career opportunities. Councils have jobs for engineers, planners, environmental health officers, building consents officers, librarians, animal control officers and many more.

Mahi

Promotes jobs throughout NZ with connection to te ao Māori and is the most complete listing of Māori-focused positions available.

Stellar Jobs

Job listings for design and IT professionals in New Zealand

Apprenticeships

Interested in doing an apprenticeship but not sure where to start? This site covers everything, like finding a modern apprenticeship coordinator to get you started.