Useful links
Links to websites with helpful information and resources for people in the careers field.
On this page
Information and resources for career educators
Resources for schools
ActUp
A New Zealand site offering roleplays used for introducing students to career related topics and issues.
Career Education and Guidance in New Zealand Schools
A Ministry of Education publication which aims to assist schools to effectively integrate career education into everyday teaching and learning.
CWA Education Web
An extensive collection of resources, information and links, all of which are targeted at teachers, educators and students involved in New Zealand education.
Te Kete Ipurangi
A bilingual portal established by the Ministry of Education that showcases an extensive range of educational material for teachers, school managers and the wider education community.
Teachers@Work
A resource to help teachers find educational resources on the Internet.
General resources
Curriculum Corporation
An Australian site providing educational resources and services.
O*NET
Information about the O*NET database of job descriptions that replaces the United States' Dictionary of Occupational Titles.
OZJAC
An Australian careers and courses database.
World of Work Map
The World of Work Map, designed by ACT Inc, is a free resource that clusters occupations into 26 job families for exploration. It is based on John Holland's theory of career personality types.
Publishers of resources
Goal Line Careers
Goal Line Careers develops, writes and markets career educational resources used in a number of New Zealand schools.
Learning Media
A major publisher of educational resources in New Zealand, including the new 'Guidelines for Career Education'.
Career industry organisations
- Career industry organisations can be a source of vital help and support
New Zealand
Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ)
CDANZ functions as a national voice for its members, a diverse range of people working in the careers and related fields.
Careers and Transition Education Association (Aotearoa) NZ Ltd (CATE)
CATE offers support and advice to both new and experienced careers and transition educators.
New Zealand Association of Counsellors Inc
An organisation that aims to promote quality training, supervision and professional development for people in the counselling field.
International
International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (IAEVG)
The International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance website has information about IAEVG, conferences, publications and resources.
The Australian Association of Career Counsellors (AACC)
An Australian organisation of practitioners who provide careers services for people seeking to enter the workforce or change work-life direction.
The Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE)
CACEE is a non-profit partnership between employer recruiters and career professionals in Canada. It provides information, advice and professional development opportunities.
National Career Development Association
A US site featuring a wide range of information and links to other relevant sites.
Career Convergence
A free web magazine for career professionals, produced by the US National Career Development Association.
National Centre for Vocational Education Research
Australia's principal provider of vocational education and training (VET) research and statistics.
National Employment Counseling Association
A US site aimed at career development professionals and those who have an interest in employment-related service or research.
National Guidance Research Forum
A British site that aims to bring together research and practice in guidance to increase effectiveness.
General help
Citizens Advice Bureau
Information on a range of topics relating to rights at work.
Department of Labour - employment relations
Basic information on the rights and obligations of employers and employees.
Human Resources Institute of New Zealand
The professional organisation for people who are interested or involved in the management and development of human resources.
