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See official job-search sites ↗New Zealand Job Search Guide
Jobs in New Zealand 2026
Find the best places to search for New Zealand jobs, including part-time, no-experience, remote, government and accredited-employer roles.
Official sources checked: 17 September 2026 at 10:57 am NZST · 5/5 reachable
Start hereSearch job sites → verify employer → applyIf you need a work visa, verify the exact job and employer before paying anyone or making travel plans.
Where to search
Best places to find jobs in New Zealand
Work and Income recommends searching by location or industry and currently lists major general and specialist job sites.
SEEK, Trade Me & Indeed
These are among the general job sites currently listed by Work and Income. Search by role, location, work type and keywords.
Tahatū Career Navigator
Government career guidance for identifying skills, exploring careers and preparing job applications.
Open Tahatū ↗Government Jobs NZ
For public-service vacancies, use jobs.govt.nz or the dedicated Webfit News government-jobs guide.
Find NZ government jobs →Popular job searches
Part-time, no-experience and remote jobs NZ
Part-time jobs NZ
Use part-time and location filters for regular reduced-hour work. Students may also be eligible to use Student Job Search.
No-experience jobs NZ
Search “entry level”, “trainee”, “junior” and “no experience required”. Focus your CV on transferable skills, reliability, availability and licences.
Remote jobs NZ
Search remote or hybrid filters and confirm whether the role is employee or contractor work and whether the employer imposes location restrictions.
Seasonal jobs NZ
Work and Income highlights seasonal work as a dedicated job-search category, including roles around New Zealand.
Jobs with a work visa pathway
How to find accredited employer and “visa sponsorship” jobs
In New Zealand, “visa sponsorship” is often used informally. For the AEWV route, the actual requirements include a genuine full-time job offer from an accredited employer and an approved job check for that role.
1. Verify the employer
Immigration New Zealand’s accredited employer list is updated daily. Search by company/trading name or NZBN.
Check an accredited employer ↗2. Check the job offer
An AEWV offer must be full-time, at least 30 hours a week, current when you apply, and meet the applicable job, pay and employment-law requirements.
3. Never buy a job offer
Immigration New Zealand says employers or agents cannot charge you for a job or pass recruitment costs to you. Treat requests for payment for a job offer as a major warning sign.
4. Check the visa itself
The AEWV currently costs from $1,540, can allow up to five years depending on the job, and 80% are processed within eight weeks.
Check official AEWV requirements ↗Before accepting a job
Know your New Zealand employment rights
Written employment agreement
Employees are entitled to a written employment agreement and minimum employment rights cannot simply be signed away.
Minimum wage
Check the current legal minimum before accepting an offer.
Check Minimum Wage NZ 2026 →Migrant workers have rights
Immigration New Zealand states migrant workers have the same minimum employment rights as New Zealand workers.
Official sources
New Zealand job and immigration sources
Immigration New Zealand — How to find a job in New ZealandOfficial New Zealand source
Open official page ↗Work and Income — Where to look for jobsOfficial New Zealand source
Open official page ↗Tahatū Career Navigator — How to look for jobsOfficial New Zealand source
Open official page ↗Immigration New Zealand — Accredited employer listOfficial New Zealand source
Open official page ↗Employment New Zealand — Employee rightsOfficial New Zealand source
Open official page ↗FAQs
Jobs in New Zealand questions
What are the best websites to find jobs in New Zealand?
Work and Income currently lists job-search options including MyMSD, SEEK, Trade Me Jobs, Indeed, JOBSPACE and specialist sites. Tahatū Career Navigator also provides government career and job-search guidance.
Can I get a job in New Zealand with no experience?
Yes, some entry-level, trainee, retail, hospitality, customer-service, warehousing and seasonal roles accept applicants with limited formal experience. Employers can still require licences, availability or role-specific skills.
How do I find visa sponsorship jobs in New Zealand?
For the common Accredited Employer Work Visa route, look for genuine full-time vacancies and verify the employer on Immigration New Zealand’s accredited employer list. The specific job must also have the required approval and meet visa rules.
How many hours must an AEWV job offer provide?
Immigration New Zealand says an Accredited Employer Work Visa job offer must be full-time and provide at least 30 hours of work a week.
Can an employer charge me for an AEWV job offer?
No. Immigration New Zealand says employers or agents cannot charge a migrant fees for a job or make the worker pay the employer’s recruitment costs. Job-offer scams are a known risk.
Where can I find New Zealand government jobs?
Use the official jobs.govt.nz portal or the Webfit News Government Jobs NZ guide, which points to current public-service vacancies.