The best Job Seeker Support you can get for your job search in New Zealand.
However, the job market in New Zealand is relatively small, and job hunting here is different from what you are 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.
We have asked migrants from all over 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!”
Challenges and opportunities you will probably come across during your job search in New Zealand:
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.
Facts about the NZ job market:
Only 25 to 30% of all job opportunities are listed on job platforms or websites.
The remaining 70 to 75% of roles are never advertised.
They are "hidden" and will be filled through networking.
Tapping into the huge potential of those hidden roles (3 out of 4 of all vacancies!) 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.
At New Zealand Immigration Concepts, we are well-connected in the New Zealand job market.
We will partner with you to work on unlocking the full potential of the Hidden Job Market.
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The Hidden Job Market
How is applying for jobs different in New Zealand?
The NZIC Job Portal is a powerful tool for our Job Seeker Clients, when approaching New Zealand's Job Market.
It complements your sessions with your Job Search Consultant and provides additional access to our existing network and connections.
Our Job Board
Browse our Job Board for roles that suit your professional background and gain access to genuine opportunities to connect with employers and recruiters in New Zealand.
Our Candidate Pool
As our 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Fusion Service has evolved as a result of many years of working with migrants.
Our Job Search Consultants work hand in hand with our Licensed Immigration Advisers to boost your immigration success and help you overcome the Catch-22.
The 3 things employers ask us when we introduce a job-seeking client:
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
You will not find a higher level of Job-Seeker and Immigration support anywhere in New Zealand.
"A job search strategy that includes networking is vital to landing that New Zealand job.
So if you’re tempted to send off multiple job applications, take a step back.
Instead, spend some time getting to know the main players in your industry. Then make your move."
"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"
"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.
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