Job Seekers
Seniors@work Facts
- Seniors@work is the only jobsite focusing solely on finding work opportunities for those of us in our 50's and over.
- Seniors@work was founded by a Senior for mature, reliable workers with real life experience, and many organisations we have spoken to have expressed interest in hiring more Seniors via this site.
- Seniors@work can assist you in finding suitable work opportunities and match your unique set of skills and experience with employers who are looking for those skills.
Just wanted to let you know I discovered info about your website on the weekend and have followed up today.
So far I have found your website very helpful and after reading your hints re CVs have revamped mine and have tried to take away unnecessary info and dates - great tips !
Thanks for your efforts - your help and advice is much appreciatedGreg Whyte – Sep 2020
Talofa Ian
Thank you for taking the time to send this out. Doing a very good job for us oldies and watched/read the news items you highlighted below.
From a personal perspective, I have heard more from you than the many (well over 80 applications since June) in the last 2 weeks than from any other employment agency.
Keep up the good work for us seniors.Fa’afetai, Afa Farane – Sep 2020
Seniors@work have touched on something dear to my heart as we are working on attracting and retaining more mature workers.
Nikki Howell, Head of People & Capability, AA Insurance
Work Readiness Package
Upon registering with Seniors@work, you will immediately gain access to our Work Readiness info pack. This incorporates a wealth of advice and tips for you. It includes general advice for older workers together with pointers and advice for writing a CV, covering letter and job interviews. Log in and access the Work Readiness pack through your account. There is also a questionnaire we strongly recommend that you complete which will certainly assist you to be work ready
Workforce Facts
- New Zealand has the second highest participation rate of workers aged 55-plus in the OECD.
- An increasing number of Kiwis remain in the workforce past 65 and it is not uncommon to see 70 to 75-plus year olds still working productively.
- As a population, New Zealand workers are healthier than their parents at the same age and therefore many choose to continue to contribute to society and the workforce.
- There are well over 300,000 New Zealanders over 50 who are currently working.
- There are many organisations and employers looking for people with skills and experience to join them – just because you might be over 50 doesn’t at all mean that they are not interested in you.
Upon registering, you will immediately gain access to our skills register. This is a way of fast-tracking the recruitment process and highlighting all available jobs and immediately available profiles. Tailor your profile to enable employers to find you fast.
Click the link below to find out more about how it works.
We have commissioned a non-HR Vector project team to review a strategy for retaining and attracting over 50’s.
Paul McCloskey, Group Manager HR, Vector
