Career, Employment and Job Search Links Library

New Zealand General Job Search Sites

Many of these sites offer a job alert service where you can register for email notification of jobs posted on line that match your specifications.

http://nz.indeed.com/
Indeed is the #1 job site worldwide, with over 50 million unique visitors and 1 billion job searches per month. Available in more than 50 countries and 26 languages

http://jobsearch.monster.com/

http://www.seek.co.nz

http://www.finda.co.nz

http://www.search4jobs.co.nz

http://careerzone.co.nz

http://www.careerjet.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

The NZ Herald | http://jobs.nzherald.co.nz/
Employment Section Situations Vacant

In New Zealand,350,000 SMEs make up more than 99% of all businesses and account for about 60% of employment. Many SME's use local newspapers and these sites to advertise vacancies. They also tap into their networks, using word of mouth and personal rererrals to source potential applicants.

 
LinkedIn is the top career networking site and an excellent way to connect with people who can help with your job search and/or who work at a company you're interested in. In addition, LinkedIn has a Jobs section where you can search for positions by keyword and location, or use the Advanced Search option to search for listings by even more specific criteria.

 New Zealand Specialist Job Search Sites

AgCareers http://www.agcareers.com/
Jobs in the agricultural sector in New Zealand and abroad

Adventure Jobs Recruitment | http://www.adventurejobs.co.nz/ 
Employment vacancy listings for the adventure tourism and outdoor industry

Carefinder | http://www.carefinder.co.nz/for-caregivers.php
Register for jobs in childcare,home tuition, house-sitting, gardening and elder care

GradConnection | http://www.gradconnection.co.nz 
Job site connecting graduates with employers

New Zealand Government Jobs Online | http://www.jobs.govt.nz
Provides information about job vacancies and careers in the state sector

NZ Government Jobs Online | http://www.localgovernmentcareers.govt.nz/
The New Zealand Local Government's job vacancy website

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

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.

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

Real Change Jobs http://www.talentcapital.co.nz/
Talent Capital focuses on jobs at not-for-profit organisations, sustainable and environmentally responsible businesses and community organisations.

Mahi.co.nz | http://mahi.co.nz
Advertising and search support service for job seekers, recruitment agencies and employers for Māori-focused positions.

Māori and Pacific Jobs | http://www.maoripacificjobs.co.nz/
A jobs board that lists vacancies that have a Māori or Pacific focus

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

SeekIT | http://www.it.seek.co.nz
New Zealand's IT jobs, employment and career site

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

NZ Police | http://www.newcops.co.nz
Careers information about joining the NZ Police

NZ Police Support Staff | http://www.police.govt.nz/jobs/supportstaff|
Civilian support positions are also available.

New Zealand Airforce Careers | http://www.defencecareers.mil.nz/air-force
Information about joining the Airforce.

New Zealand Army Careers | http://www.army.mil.nz/careers/default.htm
Information about joining the Army.

Royal New Zealand Navy Careers | http://www.navyjobs.mil.nz/Pages/default.aspx
Information about joining the Navy.

SEARCH COMPANY JOB BOARDS
Most major companies in New Zealand have job pages on their websites and some have interactive recruitment software that enables personal interaction with candidates. Identify companies you would like to work with and check out their websites. For example all these companies advertise positions, some accept online applications and even expressions of interest for future positions. Examples:

Coca Cola Amatil
Datacom
Fonterra
Toll NZ
Telstra
Telecom
Vector
Michael Hill
Heinz Watties
The Warehouse
Auckland Airport
Air New Zealand
Fisher & Paykel
Goodman Fielder
Progressive Enterprises
Fletcher Building

 WORK FOR GREAT NEW ZEALAND EMPLOYERS

Best NZ Workplaces »
JRA Best Workplaces Survey: Each year, the JRA Best Workplaces Survey reveals the top organisations to work for in New Zealand.

Best NZ/Aust Employers»
Aon Hewitt Best Employers in Australia and New Zealand Study
This study reflects the opinions of over 124,000 employees across 200 companies in Australia and New Zealand. It seeks out and acknowledges the Best Employers in Australasia

Executive Leasing, Short and Fixed Term Contract Work

Executive Leasing is an attractive option for people who enjoy project work because of the variety and the opportunity to extend their skills and expertise into a variety of different industries.

Executive leasing is the term used to describe the short-term, assignment specific use of a highly skilled professional. There has been a huge increase in the use of leased executives by New Zealand employers in the past five years. Companies will use Leased Executives in a variety of ways: 

• To cover an unexpected vacancy in a mission-critical rolep, or a parental leave vacancy
• To cover for a position while the organisation recruits a permanent replacement
• For additional resourcing for a particular project or where specialist skills are required
• During a period of organisational change with a “no new hires" policy
• During exceptionally busy workloads

Most major recruitment companies provide contract services while some specialise in executive leasing services. Contact them directly to arrange a time to discuss if contracting would be an appropriate employment option for you.

Part Time, Temporary and Casual Work in New Zealand

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.

• 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

Australian Job Search and Employment Information

Working in Australia http://www.workingin-australia.com/jobs
Job vacancies in a range of industries including construction, education, engineering and health care, as well as information about moving to Australia.

SEEK Australia http://www.seek.com.au
An extensive listing of job vacancies available in Australia with email notification service, career development resources and training information.

Mycareer http://mycareer.com.au/
Job classifieds from Australian newspaper - the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Updated daily. Links to a selection of job vacancies.

Australian Job Search http://www.jobsearch.gov.au
An Australian Government run job database

Mining Careers in Australia | http://www.miningcareers.com/current_vacancies/
Jobs and links to employers in the Australia Mining Industry

Australian Job Search https://jobsearch.gov.au/joboutlook
Find out about job prospects, weekly earnings, type of work and other useful occupational information

Australian High Commission | http://www.australia.org.nz/wltn/LivingAust.html 
Information regarding Kiwis living in Australia

Wages.com.au |  http://www.wages.com.au/
A great resource for wages, salary, and total compensation information for job-seekers in Australia. Also has a growing list of company recruiters, jobs links, and recruiter listings. Free to job-seekers.

 
The Kiwi Aussie Exodus
Over the past two decades, the Kiwi population in Australia has exploded by 89% with more than 529,200 now living there, according to a 2010 Australian Social Trends report. The exodus shows no sign of slowing down either. On average 25,000 Kiwis a year moved to Australia from Nov 2008 to Sep 2011.

The Mining Job Boom
A predicted 89,000 mining jobs are expected to be offered in Australia in the next five years. Jobs in the industry can command salaries of between $100,000 and $200,000 for workers with electrical, mechanical, trade or engineering backgrounds.

US and Global Employment Sites

Major Job Search Sites
http://www.monstor.com
http://www.careerbuilder.com
http://www.careers.org

America's Job Bank http://www.ajb.dni.us/
A huge resource for job seekers and employers, with links to America's Talent Bank and Career InfoNet

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

Global TESOL http://www.globaltesol.co.nz
Teach and travel around the world. Training certification and employment vacancies in english as a second language.

ESL Employment http://www.eslemployment.com/
A website with listings of vacancies worldwide in the ESL and EFL teaching field

Voluntary Work New Zealand 

Voluntary work is a great way to increase your employability, expand your network and load up your CV with new skills.

VolunteerNow! http://www.volunteernow.org.nz
Search for volunteer opportunities with New Zealand voluntary agencies

Volunteer Fire Service http://volunteer.fire.org.nz
Provides information on how to become a volunteer firefighter

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

English Language Partners | http://www.englishlanguage.org.nz/
Teach English to adult migrants and refugees in New Zealand

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.

Volunteer Service Abroad Te Tūao Tāwāhi http://www.vsa.org.nz
Sends skilled New Zealand volunteers to work in Asia, Africa and the Pacific

Working Abroad | http://www.workingabroad.com/
Volunteer, professional and casual vacancies in more than 150 countries.

An employment research 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 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

Employment Related Services

Worksite | http://www.worksite.govt.nz
Useful links and the latest information on everything to do with work and training in New Zealand

Employment Relations | http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz
Provides information and support to employers, employees, unions and workplaces on employment relations matters

Work and Income NZ Online Job Bank | http://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.