Finding a job in New Zealand

Education

Education is also a sector that recruits, particularly at primary, secondary and even university level. However, recruitment is generally for teachers trained in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada or Australia.

As a result, it is difficult for other nationalities to hope to find a job in an educational institution during a WHV. In addition, you must be registered with the
Education Council of Aotearoa. Early childhood teachers are also covered by this registration.

The following sites can help you find a job in this sector:

• New Zealand Education Gazette
• Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
• Education Personnel
• Oasis Education
• New Zealand Association of French Teachers

The entertainment sector

Unfortunately, opportunities in the entertainment sector are fairly limited. For most jobs, they’re even bad. Whether you’re in video editing, working as a sound or lighting technician or production assistant, for example, you’re unlikely to find a job. What’s more, in a sector like this where networking is absolutely essential, getting a job without contacts is likely to be particularly complicated.

The following sites can help you find a job in this sector:

• MyJobSpace
• Star now
• The Big idea
• Student Job Search
• Crew Wellington
• Weta digital
• Weta Workshop recruitment
• Park Road Post production

Journalism

Opportunities in the sector are pretty poor. Getting a job in this field is all the more difficult if you have never written for the media in an English-speaking country. Many employers rely heavily on freelancers. Competition is fierce in the big cities (there are also a lot of journalists for few vacancies). On the other hand, if you absolutely want to work in this sector, we recommend that you contact local newspapers in slightly smaller towns. As the New Zealand press is facing a crisis, it may be better to turn to online media. An absolutely perfect command of English is obviously essential. You could also consider working for a media in your native language in New Zealand.

The following sites can help you find a job in this sector:

• Fairfax Media
• Journalism Education Association of New Zealand

The languages sector

If you’re thinking of working in translation, teaching or as an interpreter, the chances of getting a job are pretty slim. Not only English, but also languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, Hindi, Spanish and even French are in demand. But this activity does not generally allow people to earn a decent income. It’s best to consider supplementing your income with another job on the side.

The following sites can help you find a job in this sector:

• PacTranz
• New Zealand Society of Translators and Interpreters
• New Zealand Association of French Teachers