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An Overview of New Zealand Career Development Services

Career development services have existed in New Zealand since the early part of the 20th century. In many aspects, the profession has developed in New Zealand parallel to the development of career guidance and counselling in other Western countries but New Zealand also represents a unique context. In acknowledgement of the distinctive characteristics of New Zealand career services, this article will provide an overview by reviewing the history of New Zealand career services, discussing theoretical influences over time, providing the context for career development in New Zealand, examining some of the unique influences on career services and identifying current challenges for the delivery of career services in New Zealand.