658 Mentoring Matches
370 Volunteer Mentors
145 Companies represented by Mentors
65 Countries represented by Mentees
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BNZ, Vodafone, Rapport and Parker Hannifin NZ are four companies which are tapping into the experience and international value-add that skilled immigrants have to offer. Since making a first break into the Auckland job market is not an easy process for a newly arrived skilled immigrant, these appointments have added value both ways.
OMEGA works to see the greater Auckland region prosper by fully engaging the contributions of skilled immigrants, and by helping bring an end to workplace skill shortages.
"OMEGA mentoring gave me a deeper insight into both Pakeha and Maori culture – what to expect, what not to be surprised by, and where the potential for culturally based pitfalls are. It painted for me a four-dimensional picture of New Zealand life, made it real, and showed me the space where I can successfully fit in. Most of all, it gave me positive feedback and helped me build confidence to achieve my goals in New Zealand." Mira Peter – Mentee & Senior Research Fellow
"Looking at the needs of New Zealand and Auckland over the long term, immigrants arrive here with hope, and what they get is barriers – obstacles to achieving their aspirations. So with relatively minimal time and energy from myself, I can change someone else's life. It is part of my personal values." Rick Ede – Mentor and CEO, Unitec
OMEGA is helping to keep the promise – the promise made to:
The work of OMEGA is made possible through generous funding partnerships with several New Zealand organisations.