If you’re thinking of coming to New Zealand to work for a few years, or maybe even to settle, you’ll need a work or resident visa. To get that – you’re likely to need a job.
To get a visa you’ll likely need a job, so finding work is the first step.
Job vacancies haven’t quite regained pre-global crash levels, but they’re at their highest since mid 2008. Unemployment was down to 6.2% by September 2013, well below the OECD overall average of 7.9%. And business confidence is at a 20-year high. Being overseas isn’t a major handicap if you’re looking for work in New Zealand.
Getting job-ready
A little forward planning and preparation will save a lot of time, frustration and stress in your job hunt.
On this page
- Do some homework
- Finding work
- Regional opportunities
- Prospective employers
- Qualifications
- Occupational registration
- Allow enough time
You need to get an idea of the sort of jobs that are available in New Zealand, and whether your skills will fit. You may find there’s no direct equivalent for your current job here which will mean reviewing your core skills and finding other jobs where they will be relevant.
You also need to research what New Zealand employers look for in job applications and how to present yourself in the best possible way.
The Careers New Zealand webpage for migrants is a good starting point for preparing for your job search.
Do some homework
Start by doing some research into which industries and sectors are important here, and which ones are needing skilled people. Our Job Market page will give you a good overview.
Then, dig a little deeper using the Careers New Zealand Jobs database. You can search for specific job titles or professions and get information about pay, job opportunities, and the entry and qualification requirements in New Zealand.
If there isn’t a role exactly like yours, then this site is an excellent place to check out other areas of work where your skills and experience may fit.
The Careers New Zealand website lists various privately-operated job vacancy websites you can visit to see what sorts of jobs are available. You should also check the TradeMe jobs and Seek websites.
If you’re coming to New Zealand as the partner of someone with a skilled migrant or work visa and want to try something new, the Careers New Zealand website can help you come up with interesting job possibilities to explore.
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