Mazlinah Binte Haji Mohamad Noor applied for over 200 teaching jobs and has been unsuccessful. Photo / Brett PhibbsPrimary school teacher Mazlinah binte Haji Mohamad Noor never thought she would struggle to find work when she moved to Wellington in 2017 - especially when New Zealand is facing a teacher shortage. Mazlinah Binte Haji Mohamad Noor's husband David Blocksidge started keeping a record of emails and rejections to the job applications. Mazlinah Binte Haji Mohamad Noor's only permanent job since moving to NZ 13 years ago was at an Islamic school. "I've tried changing my name in my application to Mazlinah Blocksidge, but I can't run away from my Muslim name in my teaching certificates and licence," Mazlinah said.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 18, 2021 01:41 UTC