Working with students

Brochures and resources

Our brochures and resources are intended for organisations working in career-related fields, for example, schools, tertiary institutions, libraries and some community and non-profit organisations.

Most of our publications are free to these organisations and many can be downloaded.

How to order

Download the order form, complete it and email or fax it back to us
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Phone us on 0800 222 733

Brochures

Career Services has a number of different brochures aimed at people at any age or stage of their life, from school leavers to career changers.

Explore the full range of Career Services brochures

Professional support

Career Education and Guidance in New Zealand schools
Ministry of Education publication that offers advice and support to schools on providing effective career education and guidance in years 7 to 13.

Understanding career education in years 7 and 8
A guide to help teachers design appropriate career education for year 7 and 8 students.

Career Education in Practice
A guide to assist careers advisers in secondary schools to plan and develop career education programmes.

Classroom-based activities and resources

Ko te ara mahi / Your career
Two posters that present the concept of 'career' in a Maori context for secondary students.

Career Stories
A multi-media resource designed for senior secondary and tertiary students, which builds understanding and confidence to make career decisions at school and beyond.

The Real Game
A classroom programme suitable for years 9 and 10 that introduces students to the world of work. It develops students' understanding of the options and opportunities available to them as adults, and the implications and importance of their choices.

Kiwi Cards
Sets of cards depicting Kiwis at work, suitable for years 7 to 10. The cards can be used for icebreakers, games, classroom and individual activities.

Career Kete
A collection of worksheets designed to support learning and career planning in year 9 and up.

Career activities for all teachers
A collection of career activities that teachers can use with students in years 7 to 11.

Learning and career planning
A teachers guide and plan template to help schools to implement learning and career planning for students in year 10.

Career Planit
Student workbook and teachers guide for years 7 to 9 to support career education programmes that develop students' career management skills.

Resources to explore job ideas

Jobs by Interest
A booklet to help students, job seekers and career changers start thinking about their interests and possible job ideas.

Jobs Galore 2009
A reference book of jobs in New Zealand. Includes detail on tasks and duties, skills and training required and pay and prospects for each job. Published every two years using information from the Career Services website.

Where to?
Posters and leaflets that help secondary students relate school subjects to possible job ideas.

CareerQuest
An interactive careers exploration computer program that helps people to discover and explore jobs that suit their interests and skills.

Getting the best out of Pathfinder
A step-by-step guide to using the Pathfinder tool.