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Supporting your people through change
Outplacement, career coaching and workshops that treat people well when it matters most. Human, expert and backed by more than 20 years of practice.
WHO WE ARE
We start with the person
Change at work is emotional, whether it is a restructure, a redundancy, a role that no longer fits, or a team finding its feet in uncertain times. How your organisation shows up in those moments is remembered long after the change itself.
CareerEQ is a New Zealand career specialist practice. Since 2000 we have worked alongside employers, HR teams and managers to look after people through growth and through change. Our coaches are qualified career practitioners, with professional memberships including CDANZ, and our team includes a psychologist.
The EQ in our name is deliberate. We bring emotional intelligence to every conversation, because people make their best decisions when they understand themselves.
20+ Years
supporting employers
1:1 Qualified coach
for every person
NZ Coaches nationwide,
in person or online
HOW WE WORK
Human first
Career change is personal. We start by understanding the person and what they are going through, build a safe and trusting space, and then move to a practical plan and a way forward.
Proven tools
Our own online career assessments, including CareerIntelligence, plus licensed tools such as MBTI, used by a coach who knows how to interpret them.
Whole of career
From first job to retirement, we understand the whole journey and bring that perspective to every transition.
What we do for organisations
Every engagement is shaped around your people and your situation. These are the four areas employers most often come to us for.
Redundancy and outplacement support
Career coaching and development planning
Decision support during restructuring
Workshops and manager capability
Individual and group programmes that give people leaving your organisation emotional support and a practical path to their next role. Options range from on-site support on announcement day to two months of wrap-around coaching.
A confidential, external coach for employees at a career crossroads, in a role that has stopped fitting, or with potential that needs direction. Coaching helps each person clarify their goals and build a practical development plan.
Neutral, expert facilitation for people weighing up whether to apply for a new internal role, take redeployment, or accept redundancy. Usually two sessions bring the clarity they need.
Practical sessions on managing change, career planning in uncertain times and job-search strategy, plus training so your managers and HR team can hold good career conversations themselves.
Why employers should choose us
01
Independence
People open up to a neutral, confidential coach, and that honesty is where progress starts.
02
Depth
Qualified practitioners, our own assessment tools, and coaching shaped around each person.
03
Flexible and easy for HR
One person or a whole site, in person or online. One point of contact, clear reporting on uptake, and confidentiality for each person.
04
Care for the people who stay
Restructures affect everyone. We can support remaining teams and the managers leading them.
WORKING WITH US
What to expect
We keep it simple for you. One conversation to understand the situation, a plan that fits, and coaches who take it from there.
01
Talk to us
A short call to understand what is happening, who is affected, timing and any sensitivities. No obligation.
02
Agree the plan
We recommend programmes by role and level, confirm in-person or online delivery, and agree what we report back to you.
03
Be there on the day
If you want us on site for the announcement, we brief your managers beforehand and are available to people straight afterwards.
04
Match and start
Each person is matched with a coach and contacted within two working days. First sessions are booked at their pace.
05
Keep you informed
You receive regular updates on uptake and progress at a level that respects each person’s confidentiality.
06
Close well
Every programme ends with a clear next-step plan for the individual, and a summary for you of what worked and what we noticed.
“I have a job! I had my interview yesterday and was successful. I owe my success to you and our sessions.”
Coaching client, after redundancy
The best time to plan support is before you need it
Whether you have a restructure on the horizon, a team going through change, or one person who needs a good conversation,
we are happy to talk it through. A short call costs nothing and usually saves a lot.