Tuesday, February 07, 2012
 

 
Volunteer as a Mentor

Thank you for your interest in being an OMEGA mentor. A mentor commits to having one-on-one meetings with a skilled immigrant mentee over a four-month period (16 hours over 16 weeks).  During this time the mentor helps him/her to navigate the job search process by sharing their knowledge and experience of their industry and the Kiwi work culture. In doing this, there is no pressure or expectation on the mentor of having to find a job for the mentee. OMEGA provides orientation and ongoing coaching support for all mentors, as well as a closing feedback session. 

Typically, a mentor helps the mentee:

  • Identify skills required by market demands;
  • Align CV content to sector requirements;
  • Proceed with accreditation or skills upgrading;
  • Gather information on local industries and employers;
  • Prepare for the interview process;
  • Identify and seize employment or job training opportunities; and
  • Build a professional network.

Mentors benefit from the Mentoring Programme through learning to develop their coaching, communication and leadership skills. They expand their capability to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures; motivate and support others to reach their potential; and become more aware of the job market and industry trends.  Since mentoring can be a two-way experience, additionally mentors can gain access to international markets and further learn international methodologies relating to their industry. And of course last but not least, is the feel-good factor of helping someone out.

 

Here is what we look for in a Mentor:

  • Employed or self-employed in New Zealand for at least three years;
  • Demonstrated links to business networks and/or professional associations within New Zealand;
  • Access to information relating to current labour market demands, context, trends and required competencies and skills;
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills;
  • An appreciation of employment issues related to internationally trained professionals;
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity and awareness; and
  • Able to commit to the full programme (one hour per week over 16 weeks).

To volunteer to be a Mentor please complete the form below.  In doing so, you acknowledge that OMEGA will email you from time to time in relation to OMEGA and the work it undertakes.  You will have the opportunity to unsubscribe from any general emails OMEGA sends you within the email itself.

If you are a skilled immigrant in New Zealand, and feel you would benefit from meeting with a mentor, apply here to OMEGA’s Mentoring Programme.

 

To apply to become an OMEGA Mentor please fill in the following form. Thank you.

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Work History

 

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We match skilled immigrants with business professionals who share the same skills and industry knowledge.  In addition to answering the questions above, you may wish to attach a copy of your CV to help the matching process.  This is entirely optional and any CVs received will be held in the strictest confidence and be used solely for the purpose of matching you with suitable Mentees.

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