Chat online about your career options
Looking for information or want some personal help? Chat online to one of our staff to get independent advice to help you with career planning. We can also:
- answer any questions you have about the website
- suggest online tools that can help you take the next step in your career planning
- provide help relating to jobs, training or general career questions.
Our chat hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 2pm on Saturdays.
If during your chat session it seems as though you need more help to clarify your career needs, this may lead to a full career guidance session online.
I've been offered career guidance online, but I'm not sure. What are the benefits?
Career guidance via chat may be right for you if you:
- want help from a career consultant but don't like using the phone
- are not sure of your career direction or plans
- need a little more time to reflect while considering your career options
- want to keep a record of the career conversation for future reference.
If you're not comfortable talking with us online, you can either call us on 0800 222 733, or email us at careers@careers.govt.nz.
Who will I be chatting with?
We have career consultants from around New Zealand available to help you.
Brigette Shutkowski
“With a passion for working alongside people, I value building relationships and working collaboratively – helping people reach their potential and generate their own solutions. I have done this through working with people in face-to-face career conversations, telephone guidance and group workshops.”
“Working in careers, I like the idea of learning and practising curiosity – learning through trying something out, or just asking a question.”
Key areas of interest: Working with people online and working with people who are keen to explore new ideas and make the most of their lives.
Qualifications:
- Graduate Diploma in Career Development (AUT)
- Professional member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand
- Diploma in Occupational Therapy, NZROT.
Richard Sevicke-Jones
“I have several years experience as a careers practitioner in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. My first job in the careers area was working for the Connexions youth service in the UK, and I have a real passion for enabling youth to develop their career aspirations. I am also actively involved with Māori, Pasifika, and migrant career events.”
Areas of interest: Working with youth; online career guidance.
Career qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Postgraduate Diploma in Guidance
- Qualification in Careers Guidance (UK)
- Currently working toward a Master of Public Policy.
Daniel Hawke
“I feel privileged to have the opportunity to connect with people and assist them in making meaningful life decisions. Career decision making is far more than choosing an occupation, it’s about planning for the life you want to live.”
Areas of interest: Youth, people wanting to make a change.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Diploma in Career Guidance
- Currently working toward a Diploma in Youth Work.
Liz Holland
“I enjoy assisting people of all ages and stages in life in either finding employment in their areas of interest or suitable training options.”
Key areas of interest: Helping people make decisions about the next best step for them.
Qualifications:
- Associate Certified Coach recognised by the International Coach Federation
- Diploma College of Radiographers (London)
- Master in Health Science (Honorius Causa)
- Member of Career Development Association of New Zealand
- Qualified interpreter of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.
- Member of International Coach Federation.
Mariella Trynes
“I believe in the importance of openness, honesty and integrity in any client relationship. I have been with Career Services since 2004, providing services for clients of all ages and career stages.”
Key areas of interest: Helping people achieve their full potential.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Arts and a Masters of Arts majoring in psychology
- Professional member of the Career Development Association of New Zealand
- Member of the New Zealand Psychological Society.
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” - Henry Thoreau
Pat Cody
What he says: “I enjoy working with people’s potential – exploring how they can develop and enhance their career by making better decisions.”
Key areas of interest: Supporting employees who are facing job restructuring and assisting others who are making career transitions into employment and training. Has also enjoyed working with elite athletes.
Career Qualifications:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Guidance)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Career Planning
- National executive representative for the Career Development Association of New Zealand.
