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How to Find a Job in New Zealand
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How to look for a job in NZ
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Jobs in New Zealand
Since 1999 New Zealand
has enjoyed a sustained period of economic growth (Wikipedia
- New Zealand). As of
August 2005 the official unemployment rate in New
Zealand was 3.7%. For the most up-to-date unemployment
statistics see
Statistics New Zealand.
The major industries in
New Zealand are agricultural, manufacturing, and
services. Tourism and consultancy are growing sectors (MarketNewZealand.com).
Many large international companies (eg in the finance
and services sector) have offices in New Zealand. Search
individual company websites or go to
Wikipedia - List of New
Zealand Companies
for more information.
The
New Zealand Immigration
Service
website produces an ‘Immediate Skills Shortage List’ and
a ‘Long Term Skills Shortage List’.
These lists are useful ways of identifying potential job
opportunities in New Zealand. In August 2005 the website
highlighted the following shortage skills areas:
- agriculture;
- building;
- health and community
services;
- manufacturing;
- utilities (gas,
water, electricity).
It is advisable to check the New Zealand Immigration
Service website for the latest information on skill
shortages.
Working conditions are
generally good and the website of the
Department of Labour - New Zealand
even has a section on work life balance. Employees are
entitled to three weeks of holiday a year, rising to
four weeks a year in 2007.
Language requirements
New Zealand’s two main
languages are English and Maori. Most jobs advertised
will require good oral and written English. |
