To apply for jobs with us you must have the right to work in New Zealand and be logged in. You don’t need a Jobseeker profile to apply for a job on this site.
If you have a Jobseeker profile, check that it is up to date. When you apply, we look at your profile and compare it to what the employer is looking for. It helps us decide who to shortlist.
Go to Update profile to update your strengths, skills, experience and education.
Once you are logged in choose Apply for this job on the job listing. You then see the application form. Below are the steps to complete in the application form.
Your CV tells the employer about you, your skills and any experience you have. If you’re shortlisted, the CV you select is sent to the employer.
When you apply, you can choose:
To send us a CV, reply to the confirmation email you receive after you complete your application.
Choose the CV you want to send to the employer, then select Next.
A reference is someone who can talk about your work, study or character. This could be someone like a boss, tutor, teacher or coach.
When you apply you do not need to provide your reference’s contact information, you just need to select Yes or No.
If you say yes:
If you say no:
Choose No or Yes to tell us if you can provide a reference, then select Next.
We let you know if the employer needs any pre-employment checks for the mahi. This could include:
An example of important information for a role. Check the information, then select Apply.
You can apply for a job over the phone by calling the Job Search team between Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm at 0800 779 009.
To apply over the phone, you need:
You can apply for a job by visiting us at one of our service centres during our open hours.
To apply at a service centre, you need:
Once you complete your application, you receive an email confirming your application and telling you the next steps.
We then review your application. If we think you are suitable for the mahi, we add you to a shortlist. This shortlist is shared with the employer.
If you’re shortlisted, we share your job application and CV with the employer. They get in touch with you if they are interested in interviewing you.
If you’re not shortlisted, we let you know.
You need to call the Job Search team between Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm at 0800 779 009.
Before you call, you need your:
To find this information online, follow these steps:
A popup will show you who to call and the information you need to withdraw your application.
When you call us to withdraw your application, we ask you why. We do this because if you have work obligations, you must be available for mahi. You must also take reasonable steps to find suitable mahi. Withdrawing an application may result in an obligation failure, which could affect your benefit.
Go to Job applications and select Withdraw application to get the information you need when you call.
An example of the information we show you to help withdraw your application.
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