Our Job Seeker Service

The best Job Seeker Support you can get for your job search in New Zealand!

100 per cent tailored towards your job hunt success.

In New Zealand, we have a Hidden Job Market.

Networking and connecting are the absolute keys to your job search success.

The Hidden Job Market

Only 30% of all job opportunities are listed on job platforms or websites. The remaining 70% of roles are never advertised.

Accessing the huge potential of those hidden roles will open a whole new chapter of opportunities.  

The saying is that in New Zealand we have 2 degrees of separation.

This means that everybody knows somebody who knows somebody. Word of mouth plays an important role when it comes to finding the right fit for a position.

Getting to know the right people and becoming a part of the job market network is key if you want to unleash its full potential.

Networking is key if you are looking for a job in New Zealand
We are well connected in the New Zealand job market.

New Zealand's job market is small.

Job hunting in New Zealand is different from what you are used to in your home country.
To be successful in your job hunt in New Zealand you need to understand these differences and have a strong strategic approach.

You might only get one chance to target the employer and the role of your choice.

Do not apply a scattergun approach by sending out hundreds of job applications!

Do not use templates for your CV and Cover Letter!
Do not attach a letter from an immigration adviser to your application!

CVs and cover letters must be highly tailored and targeted to the role you are aiming for.

Partner with a job search expert on the ground in New Zealand.

Feedback and constructive advice from our Job Search Consultants with many years of New Zealand recruitment experience will make a huge difference for your job application success.

We are your partner on the ground in New Zealand:

  • A dedicated team of Job Search Professionals on the ground in New Zealand;
  • Expertise in job search techniques that work in New Zealand and will land you the job;
  • Local connections and full access to the NZIC Job Portal.

The Action Plan

Your Job Search Strategy

No job search process is ever the same and there is no such thing as a "one-size-fits-all job search strategy".

Together we will identify how we can tailor your job search strategy 100% to your individual job search needs and your overall immigration plan.

Job Search Sessions

We have identified a broad range of relevant job search topics; they will all be available to you and you can let your Job Search Consultant know what area you would like the most guidance with.

Some topics are focused on job search tools, and others on practical aspects of how you can access the job market.

  • CV optimization
  • LinkedIn profile optimisation
  • Identifying employment opportunities
  • Networking techniques
  • Connecting with New Zealand employers
  • Cultural awareness at the workplace
  • Accessing the Hidden Job Market
  • Tailoring CVs (resumes) and cover letters
  • Interview preparation
  • Getting ready for your arrival in New Zealand

Our Interactive Job Search Webinars are key components of our Job Seeker Service.

Our Job Search Webinars

Interactive - online - live!

Our Job Search Webinars are conducted in an interactive live online format.

Meet a panel of our Job Search Consultants and put your job search-related questions forward.

Hearing about the experiences of your fellow migrant job seekers on their job-hunting journey in New Zealand.

Webinar Recordings:

You can watch our webinar recordings in your own time and choose from our constantly growing range of topics.

Many clients have confirmed that they find lots of value in watching specific topics more than once.

The NZIC Job Portal

The NZIC Job Portal gives our job-seeking clients access to our existing network and connections, providing an effective tool for approaching New Zealand's Job Market.  

Our Job Aggregator

Browse our Job Board for roles that suit your professional background and fulfil visa requirements - as set out by your Licensed Immigration Adviser - and gain access to genuine job opportunities in New Zealand.

Our Candidate Pool

As a job-seeking client, you will have the option to publish your professional profile in our Candidate Pool and get in front of New Zealand employers and recruiters.

Our Fusion Service:

You can boost your job search success even more!

Our unique service fusion: Job Search and Visa Assistance

The 3 things employers ask us when we introduce a job-seeking client:

  • Does the candidate have an immigration adviser?
  • When does the candidate want to arrive in New Zealand?
  • What is their English like?

Our Fusion Service will lift your job hunt in New Zealand to a whole new level.

We will give your potential New Zealand employer the reassurance

  • that your visa process will run smoothly,
  • that you are a great candidate for their role,
  • and that they do not have to expect any unnecessary complications or delays when offering you a job.

You will not find a higher level of Job-Seeker and Immigration support anywhere in New Zealand.

Read more about this: How the Catch-22 affects your job hunt.

Feedback from our Job Seeker clients:

"NZIC was the only company in New Zealand that we could find with a comprehensive Job Search service!"

"Great to know about the connecting element of your service as this is excatly what we actually need help with for the gruelling process of job seeking from miles away!" M.Z.

"This job search team was extremely supportive. Thank you for helping me with interview preparation and so much more.I now have my dream job secured in New Zealand. I couldn’t do it without your teamwork effect. I recommend anyone to take their advice if you don’t know how to start finding a job in NZ and for your visa application." Zoey C. (Taiwan) - 5 star Google review

"Your support has been just phenomenal. You have provided exactly what I needed, where and when I needed it.
Having your precious insights and ongoing emotional support gave me the confidence to push through a really hard time. I cannot give you a big enough thank you!" F.R (Germany)

"Hi, Thank you, much appreciated! Looking back, it seems strange now to think that for every job I've ever had, all I did was send in a CV and cover letter. Obviously it makes more sense to open a conversation with someone first. However, never having done it before, I've got some catching up to do! Very best wishes, Antony"

Watch our short animation to learn more about New Zealand's Hidden Job Market.

The two most frequently asked questions:

"I am concerned about going to New Zealand with no work lined up, because I would burn through my reserves pretty fast. How can I get the assurance of knowing that I am able to work and earn in the local currency?"

Our Job Search Team will work on getting you through your job hunt as fast and smoothly as possible, starting by getting you ready long before you even arrive in New Zealand.

Building a solid base for your arrival will enable you to hit the ground running. You will save a lot of time while trying to find your feet in a new work environment. "Can you guarantee us that we will find a job in New Zealand if we are using your Job Seeker Service?"

Of course not! But you will have the strong support of a team of Job Search Professionals by your side, highly motivated to share their local expert knowledge and extremely well connected.

Are you looking for a job in New Zealand?

Ask us for a Free Assessment of your chances and join our Immigration and Job Hunt webinar.