SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP FOR IMMIGRANT ENGINEERS

OUR MEMBERSHIP

SIGIE provides a strong network for immigrant engineers to meet new people and to share work opportunities. It provides professional development, employment and career counselling to support immigrant engineers to settle in to life and work in New Zealand.

SIGIE currently has over 1000 members worldwide and offers great benefits such as full day workshops, regular webinars and great connections with other like-minded immigrants.

Check the membership, it's free to join!

As a member you will:

Be part of a community for immigrant engineers
Have access to free or discounted training events
Be invited to a range of social and professional networking opportunities
Have the support of the SIGIE Committee to help you settle in New Zealand

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Upcoming Events

Sat, 12 Apr
Career Skills and Job Search Workshop
Online and Wellington
More information
12 Apr 2025, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Online and Wellington
Join the Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers at their upcoming ‘Career Skills and Job Search Workshop’ in Wellington. Learn how to showcase your expertise, navigate the job market, and take the next step in your engineering career!
Date and time is TBD
Business Presentation Skills Workshop by JR Talks
Auckland CBD, location TBC
Details
Date and time is TBD
Auckland CBD, location TBC
We are excited to announce the upcoming in person 2-day Business Presentation Skills workshops by JRT. These workshops aim to increase your presentation skills, techniques, and build your confidence while having fun! The workshops will be held in July and September.

WHO WE ARE

The Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE) evolved from an Engineering New Zealand initiative to provide training courses for immigrant engineers in New Zealand.

WHAT WE OFFER

SIGIE will do its best to assist immigrant engineers in their search for the professional employment. We offer regular events to help you connect with like-minded engineers new to New Zealand, and much more.

OUR COMMITTEE

The SIGIE committee is made up of 13 engineers from all stages in their career. They all volunteer their time to support and deliver great resources for their members.