Career, Employment and Job Search Resources
NZ career and job search sites and employment related resources organised into the following categories:
- NZ Job Search Sites
- NZ Part Time and Casual Work Employment Sites
- NZ Employment and Career Services
- Australian Job Search and Employment
- US and Global Employment Search
- Voluntary Work with NZ Organisations
- Voluntary Work Abroad
- Psychometric Employment Testing
Disclaimer: The information presented on this page has been compiled by Excellerate to assist you with your career planning and job search. No endorsement is made of the services, nor is warranty given as to the completeness or accuracy of the information provided by the sites listed. Each link will take to you the site where you should use your discretion when providing personal details or actiing upon the information provided.
New Zealand Job Search Sites
Many of these sites offer a job alert service where you can register for notification via email of jobs matching the specifications you post on-line.
Main Job Search Engines
http://www.seek.co.nz
http://www.finda.co.nz
http://www.search4jobs.co.nz
http://myjobspace.co.nz
TradeMe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-me-jobs/index.htm
Rapidly becoming one of NZ's most popular job search and employment advertising sites
Careerzone http://careerzone.co.nz
Consolidates all of the listed jobs from many of NZ's professional recruitment and search companies recruiters into a single site
Careerjet.co.nz http://www.careerjet.co.nz
Careerjet jobs search engine for New Zealand where you can search jobs from more than ten thousand web sites
SeekIT http://www.it.seek.co.nz
New Zealand's IT jobs, employment and career site
Work and Income NZ Online Job Bankhttp://job-bank.winz.govt.nz
Find current vacancies using the Online Job Bank. WINZ can help you with employment and self employment. They can also provide provide support or financial assistance.
New Zealand Government Jobs Online http://www.jobs.govt.nz
Provides information about job vacancies and careers in the state sector
Workbridge http://www.workbridge.co.nz
Workbridge is a professional employment service for people with all types of disability, including people who have lived with the long-term effects of injury and illness.
Zest4life http://www.zestforlife.co.nz
Recruitment website of five district health boards (DHBs) in the central North Island of New Zealand
Good Works - Jobs with a Purpose http://goodworks.co.nz
Health Jobs Not-for-Profit Jobs Government Jobs Community Jobs for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Mahi.co.nz http://mahi.co.nz
Advertising and search support service for job seekers, recruitment agencies and employers for Māori-focused positions.
Skilled New Zealand http://www.skilled.com.au/nz
Specialist trades and maintenance workforce solutions for Australian and New Zealand industry. Expertise in manufacturing, construction, warehousing, trades, transport, office and other areas
Executive Leasing, Short and Fixed Term Contract Work
Contract work has a lot more to do with a lifestyle choice than making bucket loads of money. It give you the freedom to work in a way that suits you. You may be paid on an hourly, daily or weekly rate most often by the the recruitment agency who invoices the company you've been contracted to work for. Contract positions are usually related to:
Organisational change with a “no new hires" policy
Cover for a position while the organisation recruits a permanent replacement
Additional resourcing for a particular project or where specialist skills are required
Cover for a parental leave vacancy
Exceptionally busy workloads
Almost all major recruitment companies provide contract services while some specialise "executive leasing" services
NZ Pages http://www.nzpages.co.nz/business_and_economy/employment/recruitment_companies
Directory listing of links to NZ recruitment companies
Part Time, Temporary and Casual Work in New Zealand
Part time, temporary and casual work can ease the financial pressures while you're looking for permanent employment in your perfect job.
It's an option to consider when you want to balance your parental responsibilities with earning some income and keeping your skills up to date.
Part time jobs give you an entry into the organisation where you can tap into the underground job market ie jobs that are only advertised "internally"
Part time jobs can help you to determine if you like the work and/or the organisation
Part time work can help you build your skills and experience
Part time and temporary work can lead to full time employment
Temporary and Part Time Recruitment Agencies
Although recrutiment agencies handle part time positions the following companies specialise in temporary labour
http://www.labourhire.co.nz
http://www.manpower.co.nz
http://www.coverstaff.net.nz
http://www.staffbank.co.nz
The Odd Job http://www.theoddjob.co.nz
A job search website specialising in odd job and part time work for kiwis and oversea workers
Picknz http://picknz.co.nz
Information about seasonal horticultural work in New Zealand. Includes information on accomodation and guidelines for employers who are seeking seasonal workers
Seasonal Work NZ http://seasonalwork.co.nz
Search facilities to find seasonal jobs and information on work permits, travel and accomodation.
Talented Mums http://www.talentedmums.co.nz
Talented Mums places skilled mothers looking for part time work and employers together.
NZ Nannies http://www.nznannies.org.nz
Specialize in placing Au Pairs from around the world with New Zealand families, and placing New Zealand Nannies with families around the world! Also offer permanent and temporary nannies and babysitters for New Zealand families.
Hospitality Industry http://www.hhes.co.nz
Hospitality and Tourism is a major industy. This agency provides New Zealand, Australia and South Pacific recruitment services for management, specialist chef, front of house and kitchen staff for short or long term assignments.
Employment and Career Services
Careers Service-Rapuara http://www.careers.govt.nz
Provides advice for career options, information about the job market and about courses and training for job seekers. It offers comprehensive information about jobs and industries and is linked to a huge range of recruitment agency sites. Lots of great links and sites, so check them out in detail
Worksite http://www.worksite.govt.nz
Useful links and the latest information on everything to do with work and training in New Zealand
Modern apprenticeships http://www.modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz
Aimed at young people between the ages of 16 and 21, Modern Apprenticeships combines on-the-job learning with academic work towards a National Certificate in a chosen industry
Employment Relations http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz
Provides information and support to employers, employees, unions and workplaces on employment relations matters
Australian Job Search and Employment Information
With so many Kiwis hiving across the Tasman each year here's a few useful links to employment and job search sites.
Australia
http://www.seek.com.au
http://www.careerone.com.au
http://www.jobsearch.gov.au
Australian Job Search https://jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook
Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information.
US and Global Employment Sites
Major Job Search Sites
http://www.monstor.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.careers.org
Global TESOL http://www.globaltesol.co.nz
Teach and travel around the world. Training certification and employment vacancies in english as a second language.
Work in the USA at and American Summer Camp http://www.ccusa.co.nz
Work Experience USA - If you are a tertiary student then you can Work anywhere in the USA over the Summer break
Voluntary Work New Zealand
Voluntary work can be hugely beneficial. It's a great weay increase your employability, expland your network and load up your CV with new skills. In fact a survey found that among 200 of the UK’s leading businesses:
73% of employers would employ a candidate with volunteering experience over one without
94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
58% say that voluntary work experience can actually be more valuable than experience gained in paid employment
94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted.
Or you can just hang out with likeminded individuals and feel good about yourself
Volunteer Fire Service http://volunteer.fire.org.nz
Provides information on how to become a volunteer firefighter
VolunteerNow! http://www.volunteernow.org.nz
Search for volunteer opportunities with New Zealand voluntary agencies
Department of Conversation Volunteers http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/summary.aspx?id=38741
opportunities for conservation projects with the Department of Conservation.
Conservation Volunteers http://www.conservationvolunteers.org.nz
List of nationwide projects covering: Sustainability and Eco diversity, Wildlife and habitat, Planting and restoration, Research and field work, Botanical and Organic centres
Refugee Services http://www.refugeeservices.org.nz/how_you_can_help/volunteering_with_rms
Refugee Services is Aotearoa-New Zealand's principal refugee resettlement agency
Voluntary Work Overseas
The Global Volunteer Network (GVN) http://www.volunteer.org.nz
Offers volunteer service opportunities in community projects throughout the world through partner organizations in 21 countries. The network continues to expand with new programs currently being researched and assessed.
Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi http://www.vsa.org.nz
Sends skilled New Zealand volunteers to work in Asia, Africa and the Pacific
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