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Blindness working for you


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With the right training and technology there are very few jobs blind, deafblind and vision-impaired people can't do.

Think outside the square and imagine the possibilities...

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  • Valuable assets
  • Above average attendance
  • Lower employment turnover
  • Funding for equipment and modifications
  • Diversified workforce

Find the right person for the job

Let the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind's Employment Service be your partner - our Employment Service is just like any other recruitment agency, except we work to help blind, deafblind and vision-impaired New Zealanders achieve their career aspirations and help you fill vacancies.

Blind, deafblind and vision-impaired people learn techniques and skills so they can work just like anyone else. So don't think "could I do that if I was blind?", ask us to find the right person for you.

Any industry, anywhere

Regardless if you're a small local business or a large national corporate, our Employment Consultants cover Cape Reinga to the Bluff, offering an individualised service to help you find the right person for your team.

Embracing diversity

Enhance your workforce, create a positive reputation, increase profits and bring richness to your organisation by employing a diverse workforce. Diverse teams work together more effectively and efficiently, employees stay longer and are more dedicated and your business will better reflect and serve your customer base. Talk to one of our Employment Consultants who will explain how diversity can work for you.

From farming to physio, journalism to gardening, the Boardroom to bakery... There are not many jobs blind, deafblind and vision-impaired people can't do.

Photos of blind people in various types of employment.
  • Legal secretary
  • Call centre operator
  • Butcher
  • Physiotherapist
  • Lawyer
  • Factory worker
  • Teacher aide
  • Accountant
  • Probation officer
  • Support worker
  • Grounds person
  • Baker
  • Hairdresser
  • X-Ray technician
  • CEO

What we can offer you:

  • Professional employment service
  • Motivated jobseekers keen to work in a range of fields
  • Access to government funding and support for equipment and modifications to the workplace
  • Assistance with on-the-job training
  • Well matched, reliable employees
  • Awareness training

Advantages and benefits:

  • Worry free recruiting
  • Ongoing support
  • Diversity in your labour force
  • An enhanced community image

Let us get working for you!

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The RNZFB's Employment Service is all about support - support in finding the right person for your vacancy and providing ongoing support for success.

Contact your local Employment Consultant. We might just have the right person ready and waiting!

Contact us:

Phone: 0800 24 33 33

Email: employment

Website: www.rnzfb.org.nz

Related Links

RNZFB Employment Services
Employer awareness
Employment rights