Career Coaching for Migrant Professionals in New Zealand

As a newcomer to New Zealand, navigating the job market can be both exciting and overwhelming. That’s why we offer specialised support to help migrant professionals understand the local context and translate their overseas experience into local opportunities.

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Empowering You to Navigate Your Career Journey

Career Coaching for Migrant Professionals in New Zealand

As a newcomer to New Zealand, navigating the job market can be both exciting and overwhelming. That’s why we offer specialised support in Christchurch and across New Zealand to help migrant professionals understand the local context and translate their overseas experience into local opportunities.

NZ Job Market Guidance

Understand how hiring works and where your skills fit.

Career Direction

Connect your past experience to new possibilities in NZ.

Confidence & Transition

Get support adjusting to Kiwi workplace culture.

Workplace Expectations

Learn the local “unwritten rules” for communication and teamwork.

NZ-style Resume/CV & Cover Letter

Adapt your applications for the local market.

Professional Networking

Build strategies to connect with local employers, events and platforms.

LinkedIn Support

Optimise your profile for New Zealand employers.

Interview Prep

Practice with NZ-style questions and receive personalised feedback.

Understanding how the NZ job market works

We explain local recruitment processes, industry expectations, and where your skills best fit in the New Zealand employment landscape.

Career exploration and self-awareness coaching

We help you connect your past experiences with future possibilities – and uncover options you may not have considered.

Confidence building through transition

Navigating a new culture and job market can be intimidating. Our coaching supports your emotional transition as well as your career shift.

Understanding Kiwi workplace expectations

Learn the unwritten rules of communication, collaboration, and decision-making in NZ workplaces – so you can adapt confidently.

Crafting a NZ-style CV and cover letter

We ensure your job application materials reflect local language, format, and expectations without diminishing your global experience.

Professional networking in Aotearoa

Discover where and how to make professional connections, including local events, platforms, and cultural norms around networking.

LinkedIn profile and strategy

We’ll help you present your international background in a way that appeals to NZ employers and makes you discoverable.

Interview preparation with cultural context

Practice interviews that include local-style questions and scenarios, with feedback tailored to your communication style and background.

Our Clients

Emma T. Job seeker re-entering the workforce

“Hemali’s coaching helped me turn a daunting job search into a clear, confidence-filled journey. I had been out of the workforce for two years and felt invisible to employers. Through her support, I rewrote my CV, practised interviews, and regained belief in myself. Within a month, I had interviews lined up – and accepted a role that aligns with my values.” Hemali didn’t just support my job search – she helped me rebuild my sense of identity after years of self-doubt. I never felt judged, only encouraged. Her ability to really listen and reflect back what I couldn’t see in myself made all the difference. I now feel excited about my career again, not just employed.

Ritika V. Migrant professional from India

“As an international professional, I struggled to know what local employers wanted. Hemali guided me through Kiwi workplace cultural norms, helped me understand NZ job market, assisted with CV and cover letter feedback and built my networking skills. Thanks to her, I now feel grounded in Aotearoa – and I have accepted a job that genuinely reflects my overseas experience.” Hemali’s advice was both practical and culturally sensitive which made me feel truly seen as a migrant. She helped me realise that I didn’t need to start over, just reframe my strengths for the New Zealand context. Her patience and encouragement gave me confidence I didn’t know I had.

Sofia M. Redundancy transition client

“I was unexpectedly made redundant and felt lost. Hemali didn’t just help me polish my applications, but she assisted me to rediscover my purpose, set realistic goals, and take practical steps forward. That emotional and strategic balance was what I needed most.” I was grieving the job I lost and had no idea where to begin again. Hemali offered calm, consistent support when everything felt overwhelming. She helped me map out not just what I could do next, but what I wanted to do next. I feel more aligned with myself and ready to move forward with intention.

Dylan H. Career changer exploring new directions

“Change was scary, but Hemali helped me see my strengths in a new light. Hemali’s ability to ask tough questions and dig deeper assisted me understand myself better with this I was able to discover my transferable skills that I had overlooked and felt confident to explore a new industry.” What I appreciated most was that she didn’t give me generic advice – she really helped me get to the core of what I enjoy and where I thrive. Now, I have shifted industries with a renewed sense of purpose. More than a career shift, it was a journey of personal growth for me.

We understand the unique challenges skilled migrants face, and we are here to help you align your overseas experience with New Zealand’s employment landscape – so you can thrive personally and professionally.

This stream of coaching is designed to support both the practical and emotional aspects of settling into a new professional environment. Our goal is to help you thrive – not just find a job but feel that you belong.

P.s – Career Wave provides general career advice and coaching. We do not provide immigration advice. For visa-related or immigration matters, please consult a licensed immigration adviser.

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