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Career change

Navigate career transitions with advice from others who've made the switch.

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Anon892080 · 26d ago

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I am an experienced Teacher Aide, and I have worked for the Ministry Of Education for 30 Yrs, covering many different roles in a school environment. I have been blessed to work with students over the years. I am now 62 this year, and I don’t have very good mobility, I’m a little slow at walking. I manage to get feedback, some interviews, and I have been transparent in my application forms. But still no job.

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Ruslan (Rus) · 25 Jan 2026

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Hey team, two quick questions. 1. It seems FIFO roles in Australia are getting harder for Kiwis, as travel (e.g. Christchurch–Perth–regional sites) is costly and employers prefer local FIFO/DIDO. Does anyone know companies that still hire Kiwis? 2. Do employers now prefer younger workers over those with multiple degrees, skills, and life experience?

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Ahad · 26 Aug 2025

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It's been a long time i am trying to change my career field but due to having no experience, no companies takes any interest and gets an easy response of others are having more experience that's why we can't process your application further. i have started some part time studies just to get some skills and hope to get a job but let's see if that will work. As i don't think it will but hopefully

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Anon815811 · 19 Feb 2026

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I have a question for those working a four-day work week. I've heard about how NZ companies are adopting the 4-day week, but how do you fit everything into four days? How does you get everything done? Do you get the same pay?

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Anon263539 · 16 Feb 2026

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I'm in my late 40s now and want to move from marketing into a more 'meaningful' job, like education or a research-based position. I'm happy to start from entry level in a new field, but I'm worried ageism will make it impossible to get hired. Given I would have to study for a few years, is it realistic to start fresh in my 50s?

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Sparsh · 6 Feb 2026

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My name is Sparsh Sharma and I am currently working in hospitality in Auckland. I am looking for a career change into the finance industry. I would like some guidance on how i can get these finance based jobs. Currently applying for them hasn't been good, not to sure what employers are looking for.

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Benn · 27 Jan 2026

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Applying for a range of roles as looking to pivot, to get little to no feedback of how my application doesn’t suit or how could improve my applications for future when I have ample experience to match most applications is so frustrating. Replying to not successful emails to get the cold shoulder. Any advice? Recruiters, up your game please!

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Muhammad · 21 Jan 2026

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my name Sajid I want to Accredited employer for new Zealand seasonal visa agriculture farming and I have 10 year experience farming agriculture i am aa hard working person

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Cam · 19 Jan 2026

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I’ve been a primary school teacher for close to 10 years and I’m after a career change. Has anyone done something similar and has any advice or recommendations?

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Anon170100 · 1 Dec 2025

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I'm in my 30s and working in hospo for more than 10 years now - had a moment of "what am I doing with my life?" recently. I don't have any other work experience though I do manage a small team so I have that in my favour. I would like any type of office job! I'm not fussy - just normal hours and not dealing with customers. What are some free or cheap online courses I can do in my spare time for getting started?