Our Job Seeker Service

The best Job Seeker Support you can get for your job search in New Zealand.

100 per cent tailored towards your job hunt success.

Networking and connecting are the absolute keys to your job search success in New Zealand.

New Zealand welcomes skilled migrants.


However, the job market in New Zealand is relatively small, and job hunting here differs from what you are probably accustomed to in your home country.

To be successful in your search for employment in New Zealand, it is essential to understand these differences and adopt a strong strategic approach.

You need local expert knowledge: A partner on the ground in New Zealand.

At NZIC, we are your partner on the ground in New Zealand.

Networking is key if you are looking for a job in New Zealand

Your Job Search Strategy

No job search process is ever the same, and there is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all job search strategy".

Together, we will identify how we can tailor your job search strategy 100% to your individual job hunt and your overall immigration plan.

Job Search Sessions with your Job Search Consultant

Through our work with our Job Seeker clients, we have identified a full range of relevant job search topics that will boost your job search success on different levels.

Present yourself as the strongest candidate you can be.

The competition amongst job applicants is fierce.

To get you ready for your job hunt, we will ensure that you can present yourself as the strongest candidate possible in the New Zealand job market.

We will ensure that your professional profile impresses New Zealand employers and stands out from other job applications.

Identify and target the right roles and access the job market.

Further steps will include identifying key employment opportunities, and targeting suitable positions, as well as practical aspects of accessing and connecting with the job market.

Sessions will be tailored to your individual preferences and requirements.

Our Job Search Consultant says:

"New Zealand's job market is small. You might only get one chance to target the employer and the role of your choice!

  • Do not apply a scattergun approach by sending out hundreds of job applications!
  • Do not use templates for your CV and Cover Letter!
  • Do not attach a letter from an immigration adviser to your application!
  • CVs and cover letters must be highly tailored and targeted to the role you are aiming for."

In New Zealand, we have a "Hidden Job Market".

The saying is that we have 2 degrees of separation in New Zealand.

What does this mean?

Because New Zealand is a relatively small country and New Zealanders are generally well-connected, it seems that everybody knows somebody who knows somebody.

Word of mouth is a trusted source, and connections play a crucial role when it comes to finding the right fit for a position.

As a result, only 30% of all job opportunities are listed on job platforms or websites.

The remaining 70% of roles are never advertised, they will be filled through networking.

Get access to the Hidden Job Market

For your job search success, it will be crucial that you can access the Hidden Job Market.

Tapping into the huge potential of those hidden roles will open a whole new chapter of opportunities for you.  

Getting to know the right people and becoming a part of the job market network is key if you want to unleash its full potential.

You can watch our short animation to learn more about New Zealand's Hidden Job Market and fully understand the importance of networking for your job search success:

Our interactive Job Search Webinars

Interactive - online - live!

Our Job Search Webinars are an excellent tool for you to stay connected with us while you prepare your arrival in New Zealand. They are conducted in an interactive live online format.

Meet a panel of our Job Search Consultants and put your job search-related questions forward.

Hearing about the experiences of your fellow migrant job seekers on their job-hunting journey in New Zealand.

You can watch our webinar recordings in your own time and choose from our constantly growing range of topics.

Many clients have confirmed that they find lots of value in attending our webinars and in watching specific topics more than once.

The NZIC Job Portal

The NZIC Job Portal gives our job-seeking clients access to our existing network and connections, providing an effective tool for approaching New Zealand's Job Market.  

Our Job Board

Browse our Job Board for roles that suit your professional background and fulfil visa requirements - as set out by your Licensed Immigration Adviser - and gain access to genuine job opportunities in New Zealand.

Our Candidate Pool

As a job-seeking client, you will have the option to publish your professional profile in our Candidate Pool and get in front of New Zealand employers and recruiters.

Handshake The Job Portal

Our Fusion Service:

You can boost your job search success even more!

The 3 things employers ask us when we introduce a job-seeking client:

  • Does the candidate have an immigration adviser?
  • When does the candidate want to arrive in New Zealand?
  • What is their English like?

Our Fusion Service will lift your job hunt in New Zealand to a whole new level.

We will give your potential New Zealand employer the reassurance

  • that your visa process will run smoothly,
  • that you are a great candidate for their role,
  • and that they do not have to expect any unnecessary complications or delays when offering you a job.

You will not find a higher level of Job-Seeker and Immigration support anywhere in New Zealand.

Read more about this: How the Catch-22 affects your job hunt.

Feedback from our Job Seeker clients:

"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)

"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"

The two most frequently asked questions:

"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, one of them being the degree of your cooperation with our experts.

Are you looking for a job in New Zealand?

Ask us how we can give your job hunt the deciding boost and join our Immigration and Job Hunt webinar.