Whether you are planning to work for a few years or settle in New Zealand, you will need to get a job to have a work or resident visa. Working Holiday Visa can also be a way to get a foot in the door because you will be able to prove your skills first to convince your employer to
sponsor you and get a work visa which happened to me 🙋.
All employers in New Zealand are allowed to hire people from overseas if they are not able to find New Zealanders to fill the job. Some companies are accredited employers with Immigration NZ which means it is easier for them to hire from overseas. This page will provide a practical information to help you find a job in New Zealand.
- Find job opportunities available
- Create a New Zealand CV style
JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Job opportunities are different per region so better think first where do you want to live in New Zealand (small town or city). You could research what jobs are available on where through job vacancy listings and recruitment websites like as follows:
If you know exactly which company you want to work for, go directly to their website and contact them. You may also look for New Zealand accredited employer in your industry because if they need your skill, you may get a Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa. 
In the Philippines, my sister was able to find her job through Work Abroad website and she was sponsored by her employer to come here in New Zealand. Of course, always validate with Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) the authenticity of the agency.
CREATE NEW ZEALAND CV STYLE
New Zealand employers like short, easy to ready curriculum vitae (CV) and only want to see the relevant information like:
- technical and personal skills
- work experience
- evidence of how you have applied your skills
- education and qualification
- community and volunteer experience
Most employers will also expect a cover letter with your CV to know why you think you are ideal for the post. The letter should include:
- brief introduction of yourself
- summary of your main appropriate skills and experience
- statement why you are the right person for the job
Common mistakes when writing a New Zealand style CV
- Though it is important to make a good impression of yourself, you should not appear too boastful about your achievements
- Don't use the same CV in every job application. New Zealand employers are expecting you to adjust your CV to highlight the skills relevant to the job you are applying
If you are ready to start developing your CV and Cover Letter, see sample templates in Career's website.
OUR TESTIMONY
I submitted more than 200 job application and was only contacted by 5 employers within 6 months before I got 2 job offers from Auckland and Wellington. I am turning 2 years in my current employer here in Wellington with my Work to Residence Visa and awaiting for my Residency Visa application approval.
My younger sister was denied to her first visa application to New Zealand. She tried to apply a Working Holiday Visa for 3 consecutive years and Silver Fern Visa before it was permanently closed last 2019 but was not a success. Now, she's here Auckland with all expense paid by her employer and did not pay placement fee.
"God has perfect timing; never early, never late.
It takes a little patience and it takes a lot of faith but
it's worth the wait."
Opportunities just don't happen, you create them. And remember that you will only fail when you stop trying. 😉
If you are excited to see the #JoyInNewZealand and curious about the cost of living here, I will share it on my next blog post so catch up soon! 💃
You are most welcome. :)
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