EmployNZ staff can refer you to national and local Support Services if you approach us. This directory has been provided for you so that you can self-refer to the range of support services in NZ and our local towns.

This is a range of organisations that specialise in supporting youth and students and we have arranged them so that you can sort them using the categories along the top of the page. If you do not find what you are looking for please let us know and we will help get you the information you need.

National Disabled Students’ Association

The National Disabled Students’ Association (NDSA) is a non-partisan national body that represents disabled tauira, and aims to challenge the collective barriers facing disabled tauira within the tertiary education space.

New Zealand Union of
Students’ Associations

The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) has a long and proud history of supporting students. Since 1929, they’ve tirelessly advocated and represented students in universities and polytechnics across Aotearoa New Zealand.

OUTline

OUTline provides support and appropriate information in a safe & friendly atmosphere. They offer New Zealand’s only nationwide specialist 0800 telephone support and counselling service for gender identity and sexual orientation issues.

Email: info@outline.org.nz

Call: 08006885463

Address: OutLine Level 2, 31 Hargreaves Street St Marys Bay Auckland 1011

InsideOUT

InsideOUT is a national organisation which works to make Aotearoa a safer place for all young people of minority sexualities, sexes and genders to live and be in.

Email: hello@insideout.org.nz

Call: 273314503

Ethnic Communities

The Ethnic communities Data Dashboard is an interactive tool that allows you access to information on ethnic communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Email: info@ethniccommunities.govt.nz

Call: 0800656656

NauMai NZ

NauMai NZ is for international students studying or about to study in New Zealand. It’s an opportunity to get useful information to help you experience our land, lifestyle and culture, and navigate daily life along the way.

Tenancy Services

Tenancy Services has information and resources to help tenants and landlords act with confidence, build good relationships, and solve any problems that may arise during your tenancy.

Call: 0800836262

Samaritans

Samaritans operates a 24/7 crisis help line. Their phones are operated by volunteers from the community for the community.

Call: 0800726666

The Lowdown

The Lowdown is a website to help young New Zealanders recognize and understand depression or anxiety.

Call: 0800111757

Text: 5626

Gambling Helpline

Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour free-phone service that you can call to receive immediate support, as well as referral and information services for gambling problems.

Email: info@gamblinghelpline.co.nz

Call: 0800654655

Text: 8006