Finding a Job
in New Zealand
New Zealand's job market is small and heavily network based. To succeed in your job hunt you need local expert knowledge and a partner on the ground.
Find out about our bespoke Job Search Service for migrants to New Zealand, and how working with our Job Search Coaches will magnify your chances of finding a job in New Zealand
Getting job search ready as you prepare for you move to New Zealand will put you in control of your job hunt success.
The key elements for your job search in New Zealand:
An impressive New Zealand style CV
Access to the 'Hidden Job Market'
Key aspects of job searching in New Zealand and tips from our team of Job Search Professionals, recommended specifically for newcomers to the New Zealand job market.
Job Search tips from our Job Search Professionals:
Job Interviews and 'The Big Question'
Online Networking in New Zealand
Writing a convincing Cover Letter
Check your Social Media presence
New Zealand employers wanting to employ migrants need to go through the process of becoming accredited by Immigration New Zealand.
We assist NZ employers with this process.
To ensure that critical services can be provided in New Zealand and to support New Zealand employers who are experiencing difficulties with filling their job openings, New Zealand is inviting 'critical workers' to enter the country while our borders still remain mostly closed.
Health Professionals
Border exceptions for 'Other Critical Workers'
Approved classes of 'Other Critical Workers'
Border exceptions for Teachers
Visas for partners of Teachers
Read more about the challenge of finding a job in New Zealand if you do not have the neccessary visa yet, and find out how we can help you overcome this common Catch 22 dilemma.
In New Zealand we have a Hidden Job Market.
70% of all job openings are never advertised.
Find out how you can access the huge potential of the hidden job market.
NZ Employers are urgently looking for skilled migrants to fill job openings.
Our job board is here to connect employers with migrants.
Employers can list their openings at no cost to them and migrants have a chance to view those listings and show an interest in any of the roles, no strings attached.
Here you can find answers to common questions we get asked by migrants about job hunting in New Zealand.
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Anna was worth her weight in gold---she was fantastic at helping me format my CV and search for jobs that suited my skill set. In the end, I got a great job in a great city. Carsten and his team were very thorough and helpful when it came time to apply for and get our visas. They are now helping us with our resident visas, and I'm certain that the process will be the same. I'd recommend them highly.
Dr. Hallwass handled our application to immigrate professionally, giving us a clear picture of what was required, updating us along the way and providing excellent follow up service on our arrival in New Zealand. We are delighted with his professionalism and thoroughness. He comes highly recommended.
NZIC guided me all the way through getting my first work visa to permanent residency. Their job seeking support was key when I first arrived in NZ, communication was always easy and clear. I'm very thankful for their help and definitely recommend their services.
Dear Jannie, just want to drop a note to thank for your everything. Your help is much appreciated! You are a wonderful and professional job search coach! I am so lucky to have you supporting me!
