Wellington is home to many corporations and central government agencies offering a diverse mix of work opportunities. About 15,000 people are employed in core public services in the Wellington region. Other major employment sectors are property, business, retail, health and community services.
The region’s economic strength centres on its high-growth sectors – creative industries, niche manufacturing, education, biotechnology, professional services, information communication technology and government.
Key Industries - Regional Economic Development Agency website
Job Hunt
You can easily start your job hunt before you depart for New Zealand.
Most jobs are advertised in the Dominion Post and posted on recruitment websites and other jobs websites. Check industry journals for job vacancies. If you have contacts through friends or family in the Wellington region, ask them to let you know of any positions they might hear about.
Regional EDA
The Regional Economic Development Agency (Regional EDA) is a publicly-funded agency that assists businesses seeking to establish and develop in the Wellington region. It is in constant contact with Wellington employers and recruiters and seeks interest from skilled migrants through its jobs database.
Migrants looking for work in the Wellington region can register on Regional EDA's jobs database, which is specifically for jobs in the Wellington region. Employers and recruitment agencies use this database when searching for candidates for positions in priority categories.
Regional EDA's migrant attraction programme helps to smooth the way for migrants and expatriates to settle in Wellington by providing information and advice.
Recruitment Agencies
There are over 100 employment agencies in Wellington, and these can be found in the Yellow Pages. Check their websites for advertised positions. You can apply online or at least send your CV for consideration.
Recruitment agencies generally handle executive and professional management positions. They recruit staff on behalf of businesses, and are paid by them. They protect businesses’ interests by only forwarding the details of the most suitably qualified candidates.
Newspapers & Journals
Wellington’s daily newspaper, the Dominion Post, carries a 'Situations Vacant' section advertising job vacancies with extensive listings on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
In addition, industry journals are published by industry and trade bodies.
Applying
You can almost always apply for jobs by email.
Most employers will expect your application to include a covering letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and references. Most employers prefer CVs between two and four pages – no longer. Your CV should include:
- contact details
- residence status, such as permanent residence or work visa
- qualifications and computer skills
- professional or trade skills
- work experience and achievements
- referees (written references).
Salaries
Wellington’s workforce is more highly educated and better-paid than New Zealand as a whole, according to Statistics New Zealand’s last census.
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