The most powerful Job Seeker Support you can get for your job hunt in New Zealand.
New Zealand welcomes skilled migrants.
However, job hunting here is different from what you are accustomed to in your home country, and the job market in New Zealand is relatively small.
To be successful in your search for employment in New Zealand, you really want to put your best foot forward, use your full professional potential and maximise your chances of finding a job.
You will probably say:
"Of course! Obviously, that is who they are looking for!"
and
"Of course! I am authentic and can be trusted!"
But how can you be certain that you and your professional background will be fully appreciated and understood?
Different communication styles, workplace etiquette, and even seemingly unimportant details, like a different sense of humour, can influence your job search success.
How direct is the communication style in New Zealand?
How confident do you want to come across in a professional manner without being too "full-on" or "too nice"?
The "Kiwi accent" can be a challenge, too. While many migrants have strong written English proficiency, newcomers can struggle to understand the New Zealand accent, colloquialisms and "Kiwi slang".
Being aware of those differences may make you feel less confident when you approach employers or prepare for job interviews, as you might worry that employers may take this as a lack of professional proficiency. It might be even more harmful not to be aware of those nuances.
You might wonder why you never hear back from your job applications.
It is essential to first understand those important aspects, then adopt a strong strategic approach that will work for you here in New Zealand.
Our Job Search Consultants will provide you with the local insight you will need to convince your potential New Zealand employer that you are a competent professional who will be a good fit for their team.
We have asked migrants from around the world:
“What is the most difficult part of securing a job in New Zealand?”
Their unanimous response is clear and simple: “We need connections!”
Our Job Search Professionals will play a vital role in making those connections.
"Traditionally, job seekers focus on sending out CVs (Resumes).
Here in New Zealand, a job search strategy that includes networking is vital to landing that New Zealand job.
Ultimately, your job search success will depend on your willingness and ability to make these crucial connections.
So if you’re tempted to send off multiple job applications, take a step back.
Instead, talk to us about the best way to approach the job market and spend some time getting ready to present yourself in a format that is appreciated by New Zealand employers. Then make your move."
We provide a winning combination of service components, developed over the past 20 years, and constantly evolving to adjust to changing job market conditions.
Working with our Job Search Team will make the deciding difference to your job search success.
Our Job Search Professional Katie says:
In New Zealand, employers pay recruiters to find them a candidate for a role they are looking to fill in their business.
Naturally, recruiters will represent the employer and have their best interests in mind. They do not represent you."
"We will exclusively represent you and work for you with your best interests as our priority."
Together with you, our Job Consultants will develop a job search strategy that aligns your overseas professional background with the New Zealand job market and highlights your transferable professional strengths.
We will address workplace integration and navigating cultural differences, and cover a comprehensive range of further job-search-relevant topics, including networking, interview preparation etc.
We will work with you to identify vital contacts in the job market and build a powerful professional network that will be your key to your job search success in New Zealand.
We have developed a comprehensive suite of interactive live webinars to complement the one-on-one sessions with your Job Search Consultant.
The webinars are designed as essential job search tools to give our clients further insight into what it takes to make a job hunt in New Zealand successful.
Each of these popular webinars includes an open forum with a live Questions and Answers session. You can meet fellow migrant job seekers and hear about their experiences during their job search journey.
Many clients have confirmed that they benefited from joining the webinars. They also saw additional value in watching the webinar recordings and listening to certain aspects again.
To see a full list of our current webinar topics, please complete our Free Assessment form and read through our service proposal.
The NZIC Job Board is an essential component of our Job Seeker Service. It complements the one-on-one work we do with you.
We only list authentic job openings on our Job Board.
In partnership with New Zealand employers, we are constantly committed to sourcing roles for candidates. Through our network, we identify roles that will never be publicly listed but are scheduled to become available throughout the year.
An opportunity for our clients to publish their professional profile, reach out and connect with the New Zealand job market.
Looking for a job in a new country can be a challenge.
Feedback from a Jobseeker: "While I have already begun applying for roles in my industry over the last month, I have found it challenging to get traction from offshore.
I now recognize that simply applying is not enough and that I need the professional "edge" your Premium Fusion Service provides."
The saying is that we have 2 degrees of separation in New Zealand.
What does this mean?
New Zealand is a relatively small country, and New Zealanders are generally well-connected.
It seems that everybody knows somebody who knows somebody who might have a connection or some kind of insider knowledge that might be relevant for your job search success.
Word of mouth is a trusted source, and connections play a crucial role when it comes to finding the right fit for a position.
Most migrants will need a visa to get a job, but they also need a job to get a visa. They are stuck in a Catch-22 situation.
Feedback from Job Seekers:
"I have applied for many jobs with employers on the accredited list and none of them even consider you without a visa. I have been told countless times that my CV is a perfect fit for the role, but I have to get my own visa first, which is impossible. "
"I am on the Green List, but I have been rejected by several "accredited employers" with feedback in writing that I am perfect, but they "don't sponsor visas". One HR lady did not even know that her employer was on the accredited employer list. I even offered to pay for the fees, but they said no."
Our Fusion Service has evolved over many years of working with migrants. It is aligned with the reality of the Catch-22 experience.
Our solution to the Catch-22 problem: Job Seeker Service and Visa Assistance from under one umbrella: Our Job Search Consultants work hand in hand with our Licensed Immigration Advisers.
Read more about our Fusion Service
Can an Immigration Adviser boost your job search success?
"Hi, Thank you, much appreciated! Looking back, it seems strange now to think that for every job I've ever had, all I did was send in a CV and cover letter. Obviously it makes more sense to open a conversation with someone first. However, never having done it before, I've got some catching up to do! Very best wishes, Antony"
"NZIC was the only company in New Zealand that we could find with a comprehensive Job Search service!"
"Great to know about the connecting element of your service as this is excatly what we actually need help with for the gruelling process of job seeking from miles away!" M.Z.
"This job search team was extremely supportive. Thank you for helping me with interview preparation and so much more. I now have my dream job secured in New Zealand. I couldn’t do it without your teamwork effect. I recommend anyone to take their advice if you don’t know how to start finding a job in NZ and for your visa application." Zoey C. (Taiwan) - 5 star Google review
"Your support has been just phenomenal. You have provided exactly what I needed, where and when I needed it.
Having your precious insights and ongoing emotional support gave me the confidence to push through a really hard time. I cannot give you a big enough thank you!" F.R (Germany)
"I am concerned about going to New Zealand with no work lined up, because I would burn through my reserves pretty fast. How can I get the assurance of knowing that I am able to work and earn in the local currency?"
Our Job Search Team will work on getting you through your job hunt as fast and smoothly as possible, starting by getting you ready long before you even arrive in New Zealand. Building a solid base for your arrival will make you hit the ground running.
For some clients we will be able to connect them with our contacts, and others have even obtained job offers before their arrival.
"Can you guarantee us that we will find a job in New Zealand if we use your Job Seeker Service?"
Of course not!
You will have the strong support of a team of professionals by your side, highly motivated to share their local expert knowledge and extremely well-connected.
The success of your job hunt will depend on many factors, including your cooperation with our consultants.
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