New Zealand Jobs

Finding Jobs in New Zealand

Finding Jobs in New Zealand

Permanent Jobs in New Zealand

Finding a job in New Zealand will mean using newspapers, websites, personal contacts, approaching directly prospective employers, or recruitment agencies.

All the main daily Newspapers in New Zealand have sections advertising the latest job vacancies and these normally on line. They are a good place to see what types of jobs are available and any prospective employers or agencies that are recruiting and are worth approaching. You may often find that the advertisements stipulate that any candidates applying must have a New Zealand Visa!

• New Zealand Herald
• The Dominion Post
• The Press

Temporary Jobs in New Zealand

New Zealand at the moment is enjoying a period of low unemployment, which means that some of the lower paid jobs, short term jobs or seasonal work vacancies are difficult to fill.

Seasonal work is especially a good source of work for backpackers and travelers - even if not strictly legally.

New Zealand has a very popular Working Holiday Scheme that allows people between 18 and 30 from reciprocal countries to travel and work in New Zealand for up to one year. There are a number reciprocal countries from Europe, Asia, S.America and N.America. Read More.

Speaking English
Employers will require that you understand and speak English. The standard of English demanded by employers will be much higher than the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score required for permanent residence.

Your skills and qualifications

Trade and academic qualifications are evaluated by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) who determine whether the overseas qualification is comparable to its New Zealand equivalent.

Teaching Jobs

Primary and secondary school vacancies are advertised in The Education Gazette, which is published by the Ministry of Education. Alternatively you can Visit TEACHNZ which is the primary source of information for teachers in New Zealand.

Executive placements

Executives and professional management positions are normally the realm of recruitment agencies.

Bank Account and Inland Revenue Tax

Once you have a job in New Zealand you will need to open a bank account and get yourself an Income Tax Number.

Read More about Income Tax Numbers

We’ve got the advice you need to help you make your move to New Zealand and to find that Job in New Zealand.