FAQ
NZ Visa Jobs FAQ for Migrants and Employers
Find answers to common questions from skilled migrant job seekers and New Zealand employers about using NZ Visa Jobs, applying for advertised roles, creating a job seeker profile, accessing the employer-searchable database, and posting job listings.
Frequently asked questions about NZ Visa Jobs
Choose a section below to find information relevant to job seekers, employers, or general use of the platform.
Questions from skilled migrants looking for New Zealand jobs
Learn how to search advertised jobs, apply directly, and make your profile discoverable to participating employers.
What is this job board, and how is it different from other job sites?
NZ Visa Jobs is a specialist New Zealand job board designed for skilled migrants and employers who are open to international talent. The platform helps job seekers find relevant employment opportunities and gives participating employers access to an audience of migrant job seekers.
Do I need a visa before applying for jobs?
No. Some New Zealand employers may consider migrant applicants before a work visa is in place. Whether a particular visa pathway is available will depend on the role, employer, applicant and current Immigration New Zealand requirements.
How do I apply for jobs?
Each advertised job has its own application process. Follow the instructions on the listing, complete the requested information and provide your CV where required. The employer determines how applications for its vacancy are reviewed and progressed.
Can I create a profile for employers to find me?
Yes. You can create a profile in the NZ Visa Jobs job seeker database. Participating employers may access the database and independently search available profiles for people whose skills and experience may be relevant to their employment needs.
If an employer is interested in your profile, they may contact you directly about their opportunity. NZ Visa Jobs does not shortlist, select or refer candidates to employers through the database service.
Will I get a job if I apply or create a profile?
No. Applying for a job or creating a profile does not guarantee employer contact, an interview, employment, visa sponsorship or a visa outcome. Employers independently decide which applicants or profiles they wish to contact and progress.
Are there any fees for job seekers?
NZ Visa Jobs is currently free for job seekers to search and apply for advertised roles and to create a profile in the job seeker database.
How do I know if an employer will support a work visa?
An employer advertising on the platform may be open to considering migrant candidates, but visa support is not guaranteed. Whether a work visa can be supported depends on the employer, role, applicant eligibility and current Immigration New Zealand requirements.
Can I use NZ Visa Jobs if I am already in New Zealand?
Yes. NZ Visa Jobs can be used by both onshore and offshore job seekers looking for employment opportunities in New Zealand.
Does NZ Visa Jobs process visa applications?
No. NZ Visa Jobs is a job board and job seeker database platform and does not itself provide immigration advice or process visa applications.
Where immigration advice is required, this is a separate service and should be provided by an appropriately licensed or exempt immigration adviser.
Questions from New Zealand employers
Find out how to advertise opportunities, receive applications and access job seeker profiles through the platform.
How can I post a job on NZ Visa Jobs?
Visit our Employer Information page for details about advertising an opportunity. NZ Visa Jobs provides the job advertising platform and can assist with listing formatting and platform setup.
Do I need to be an accredited employer to post jobs?
NZ Visa Jobs is primarily designed for New Zealand employers that are accredited by Immigration New Zealand or are actively working through the accreditation process, particularly where roles may be relevant to migrant job seekers.
What are the benefits of advertising on NZ Visa Jobs?
NZ Visa Jobs provides access to a focused audience of skilled migrant job seekers who are actively exploring New Zealand employment opportunities. Employers can advertise vacancies directly to this audience rather than relying only on general-purpose job boards.
Are there any fees for employers?
Job listing arrangements and any applicable employer charges are set out on the Employer Information page or confirmed when an employer chooses to use a particular platform service.
How can employers access job seekers?
Employers can receive applications submitted through their advertised vacancies. Participating employers may also be able to access the NZ Visa Jobs job seeker database and search available profiles using relevant employment criteria.
Employers independently decide which applicants or profiles they wish to contact, interview and employ, and manage their own employment process directly with job seekers.
Does NZ Visa Jobs shortlist or select candidates for employers?
Not through the job seeker database service. NZ Visa Jobs provides the technology platform, job board and searchable database. Employers independently access available profiles and applications and decide who they wish to contact or progress.
General platform and support questions
Important information about the NZ Visa Jobs platform and how it operates.
Is NZ Visa Jobs affiliated with Immigration New Zealand?
No. NZ Visa Jobs is an independent platform and is not affiliated with Immigration New Zealand.
Is NZ Visa Jobs a recruitment agency?
NZ Visa Jobs operates as a job advertising and job seeker database platform. Through the database service, NZ Visa Jobs does not recruit, shortlist or select candidates on behalf of employers and does not send CVs to employers as a recruitment agency.
Participating employers independently access the platform, review applications or search available profiles, decide who they wish to contact, and manage their own interview and employment process.
Can recruitment agencies use the platform?
Recruitment agencies may use the platform where permitted by NZ Visa Jobs' listing requirements and where their advertisements represent genuine New Zealand employment opportunities. They remain responsible for their own recruitment activities and compliance obligations.
How do I contact support?
Email us at nzvisajobs@gmail.com and our team will respond as soon as practical.
A job board and employer-access job seeker database
NZ Visa Jobs provides a platform where employers can advertise vacancies, job seekers can apply for advertised roles, and participating employers can access available job seeker profiles.
Employers independently determine who they wish to contact, interview and employ. Creating a profile or applying for a job does not guarantee employment, employer contact, visa support or any immigration outcome.
Still have questions?
We are here to help with questions about using the NZ Visa Jobs platform, advertising a job, applying for vacancies or creating a job seeker profile.