There are several ways of finding work in New Zealand – through newspapers, websites, personal approaches to employers, and agencies. You can try any or all of these methods to help you find work.
All the daily papers carry a Situations Vacant section advertising job vacancies.
The largest listings can be found in:
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday editions carry the most extensive job vacancy sections.
Professional journals
Job vacancies are listed in most professional journals. For further information, check the websites listed under New Zealand Registration Boards.
Career opportunities in education
Primary and secondary school posts are advertised in The Education Gazette, published by the Ministry of Education.
Vacancies within universities and polytechnics are advertised in major papers and on the websites of individual institutions.
University websites are listed in Education.
For primary and secondary school teaching positions visit TEACHNZ or freephone: 0800 832 246 (0800 TEACHNZ).
Executive placements
Executive and professional management positions are generally handled by private recruitment agencies. Most international placement agencies are represented in New Zealand.
Work and Income
On behalf of the New Zealand Government, Work and Income provides a free job-seeking service for unemployed residents. (Check the 'Government' section of the White Pages for details of local Service Centres).
Websites
Working In - Lists job opportunities for people moving to New Zealand.
www.nzrecruitme.co.nz - Is a free recruitment service for people who are outside New Zealand. We connect your skills with the needs of New Zealand employers. You can register as a jobseeker and put your CV/resume online for New Zealand employers to browse.
www.newkiwis.co.nz - Is a nation-wide website free to all migrants who are resident in NZ and eligible to work here. NZ Employers (including recruitment companies) post vacancies and/or search the database for the skilled staff they require. You register your CV and employers will contact you directly or via us. You can also access job vacancies on the website as well as employment tips and techniques, and other useful information.
New Kiwis is a partnership project between the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Labour.
