There are plenty of job hunting resources available if you're relocating to New Zealand.If you want to find open positions, register with job search sites.A 2 to 3 page CV contains concise descriptions of your skills and experience.If you get called for an interview, research your potential employer and practice answering questions.Before planning your relocation, check your eligibility for a visa.Once you land an offer, you can apply for a visa and look for jobs.
Step 1: Before you start looking for a job, explore your visa options.
Before you start to plan your relocation, make sure you fit all the requirements.Depending on your industry, nation of origin, and other factors, you can apply for a variety of visas.It might take some research to figure out the right visa.You can use the NZ government website to check your eligibility and find the right visa option.
Step 2: Look for jobs that are in high demand.
There are more jobs in medicine, engineering, and information technology.It will be easier to find a job and get a visa if you work in a high demand field.Try to be flexible and apply your skills to an industry with a shortage of skilled workers.Agriculture, construction, finance, healthcare, and hospitality are some of the industries with skilled worker shortages.There is a list of industries on the New Zealand government website.
Step 3: Job search websites can be used to create accounts.
Job search websites can be used to find a job in New Zealand or abroad.You can find links to industry-specific job postings on the New Zealand government website.Seek and Trade Me are the most popular websites.Newkiwis.co.nz is a job search service for migrants.
Step 4: You have to register with a recruitment service.
Many companies use recruitment agents to find and screen employees.There are links to general and industry-specific recruiters on the New Zealand government website.Register with a few recruiting agents.Employers don't like it when recruiters submit the same person for a job.
Step 5: You can build a professional network by volunteering.
Many jobs in New Zealand aren't advertised, but online resources are an important part of a job hunt.If you can, visit New Zealand to volunteer with a non-profit with volunteer opportunities related to your skills and industry.Volunteer opportunities in New Zealand can be found at http://www.volunteeringnz.org.You can learn about unadvertised job openings by meeting new people and building a professional network.Volunteering can show potential employers that you can adapt and thrive in New Zealand.
Step 6: As a visitor, apply for jobs and attend interviews.
While you cannot work on a visitor's visa, you can look for jobs and interview during your visit.As a visitor, you can help build a professional network.You will be able to apply for a work visa once you have secured a job.If you live abroad, phone and Skype interviews can reduce your travel expenses.
Step 7: Prepare for at least 6 months of job hunting.
Whether you are a recent graduate or moving somewhere else, be patient and persistent.Don't get discouraged, most job hunts take 6 months to a year.If you are moving, make sure you have plenty of time to find a job and get an offer.
Step 8: A master of English.
A mastery of English is required in order to work in New Zealand.Most visas have an English language requirement.If you are a native speaker, you should take some time to learn the New Zealand accent.Work Talk is a tool designed to improve communication between New Zealand employers and employees from other cultures.
Step 9: You can create a New Zealand-style curriculum vitae.
Instead of listing every position you have held, your CV should be short and to the point.It should include your contact information and relevant skills.You should include examples of how you applied your skills in the past.In one line or sentence, describe how you increased profit margins and reduced expenses at a past job instead of just listing "purchasing" and "inventory control" as skills.If you aren't a native English speaker, have someone look at your CV.CV examples and templates can be found here.
Step 10: You can send a cover letter.
You should include a cover letter with your CV that concisely explains why you want the job, what you can offer the employer, and how you have applied key skills at other positions.The cover letter should be short.Aim for 3 to 4 paragraphs of 2 to 3 sentences.Do your best to find the hiring manager or the position's supervisor.Instead of writing "To whom it may concern" in your cover letter, address it to them.
Step 11: Contact information should be included for two references.
Contact information for at least 2 references is expected of you by your potential employer.Let your references know what positions you're applying for, and send them your CV so they know which skills you want to promote.References should not be included for every position you've held.If you have a solid reason, you can include more than 2 references.If you have 3 relevant past jobs with different responsibilities, you could include a reference for each.
Step 12: Before an interview, do your homework.
You will not be called in to interview for every application you send.Research the company, its leaders, what it does, and its values when you land an interview.Think of questions you could ask your interviewer.You could ask about how a product is made, or how you can help the company improve its performance.
Step 13: Practice answering questions.
Practice talking about your skills at past jobs by studying the job description and required skills.Think of questions your interviewer might ask, and have a friend ask you questions to practice.They might also ask you about your strengths and weaknesses, where you see yourself in the future, and other more general questions.
Step 14: Relax during the interview.
At the interview, be positive and friendly.To stay calm, take slow, deep breaths and think for a moment before you speak.Try to be collected and confident during the interview.Staying relaxed will help you come up with better answers and show your interviewer you'd be a positive addition to their team.
Step 15: Emphasize your self-management skills.
The average workplace in New Zealand has around 14 employees.There are times when you have worked closely with a small group of people.In New Zealand, independence is a common trait.Discuss how well you managed your time without someone looking over your shoulder.
Step 16: You have to meet health and character requirements.
You'll need a doctor to examine you and issue a medical certificate that shows you're in good health, don't have a communicable disease, and are physically fit to work in New Zealand.You can't get a visa if you've been deported or sentenced to a year in prison in the last 10 years.
Step 17: Once you have a job offer, apply for a work visa.
Before you can apply for a work visa, you need a job offer.Almost all visa applications can be submitted online.You can explore your options with interactive tools on the New Zealand government website.The full guide to work visa applications can be found here.
Step 18: If your job is on a skills shortage list, you should apply for an essential skills visa.
If you have a job offer in an industry with a skilled worker shortage, you can apply for an essential skills work visa.If your employer can show that it had to hire migrant workers after making a genuine but unsuccessful effort to recruit New Zealand residents, you will also qualify.An essential skills visa can be valid for up to 5 years.After 2 years in an industry, you can apply for a permanent residence visa.Check your eligibility and apply for an essential skills visa.
Step 19: See if you are a good fit for an accredited employer visa.
If you have a long-term job offer from an accredited employer, you can apply for this visa.You can apply for permanent residency after working for 2 years with an accredited employer.You can find a list of accredited employers here.
Step 20: If you're under 30 you can apply for a working holiday.
You can apply for a working holiday visa without a job offer if you're between the ages of 18 to 30.You can stay in New Zealand for a year if you're from the UK or Canada.During your extended stay, you'll still be able to make some money, even though it's your primary reason for staying.
Step 21: Your family should apply for visas.
Your partner and children will need to apply for their own visas because your work visa won't cover them.If your partner has also received a job offer, they will need to apply for a visitor visa or their own work visa.Children need to apply for a student visa if they are in school.English language requirements must be met by adults and children.Health and character requirements must be met by your family.Only your work visa can be valid for your family visas.The New Zealand government has a website where you and your family can apply for family visas.
Step 22: You have to pay your immigration fee.
Fees and immigration levies vary greatly, and the amount you owe depends on a number of factors.Depending on your country of origin, you may be able to get fee waivers.For citizens of Japan, Mexico, and the United States, fee waivers for work visas are available.You might be able to get waivers for your industry, employer, and visa type.You can use this tool to calculate your fees and levies.
Step 23: Wait for the application to be processed.
Send your required documents and pay your fees after filling out your application.There are different processing times for visa types.You will hear back within 3 weeks for a temporary work visa or a working holiday visa application.A resident visa application can take a long time.