08/06/2026
🚨 PLEASE READ BEFORE ASKING ABOUT JOBS IN NEW ZEALAND 🚨
One of the most common messages immigration advisers receive is:
❓"Can you help me get a job offer in New Zealand?"
The answer is No.
To apply for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), you must first obtain:
✅ A genuine job offer from a New Zealand accredited employer
✅ A Job Check token provided by that employer
✅ The skills, qualifications, experience, and other requirements specified in the Job Check
⚠️ Immigration advisers cannot obtain job offers for clients and cannot assist with finding employment. Our role begins once you have secured a genuine employment opportunity.
🚫 NEVER PAY FOR A JOB OFFER
If someone asks you to pay for a job offer, walk away.
Paying for employment in New Zealand is unlawful and, in most cases, it is a scam. Genuine employers do not sell jobs.
🔎 WHERE TO LOOK FOR JOBS
The two largest job websites in New Zealand are:
👉 Trade Me Jobs
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs
👉 SEEK New Zealand
https://www.seek.co.nz/
📄 YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER ARE CRITICAL
Many applicants spend months applying for jobs without success because their CV and cover letter are not written to New Zealand standards.
Before applying for any role, make sure you have:
✅ A New Zealand-style CV/Resume
✅ A cover letter tailored specifically to the advertised position
✅ Professional English with no spelling or grammatical mistakes
✅ Relevant qualifications and experience clearly explained
Helpful resources:
👉 NZ-Style CV Guide
https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/cvs-and-cover-letters/tips-for-creating-a-nz-style-cv/
👉 Resume Advice
https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/what-makes-a-great-resume
🛠 FREE CV BUILDERS
You generally do not need to pay someone to write your CV.
Useful tools include:
👉 Careers NZ CV Builder
https://www.careers.govt.nz/tools/cv-builder/
👉 SEEK Resume Tools
✍️ DON'T NEGLECT THE COVER LETTER
A cover letter should not simply repeat your CV. It should explain:
• Why you are applying for the role
• Why you are suitable for the position
• What skills and experience you bring to the employer
• Why the employer should interview you
Cover letter templates:
https://www.careers.govt.nz/job-hunting/cvs-and-cover-letters/templates/
📋 BE "DOCUMENT READY"
Many employers prefer candidates who can proceed quickly.
Consider having ready:
✅ Passport copy
✅ Qualifications and transcripts
✅ Employment references
✅ Police certificates (if available)
✅ Any other documents required to support a future visa application
Being document-ready can make the hiring process much smoother once an employer decides to offer you a position.
🍀 Happy job hunting, and remember:
No genuine employer sells jobs.
No genuine adviser can obtain a job offer for you.
The best pathway to New Zealand employment starts with a strong CV, a tailored cover letter, and applying directly to genuine employers.
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