Resume & CV builder for New Zealand
In New Zealand the document is called a CV. Recommended length: 2–3 pages. Below are the conventions that decide whether your application looks local and professional — or foreign and risky. Then build yours free, with New Zealand pre-selected.
Build my New Zealand resume — freeWhat to include for New Zealand
- Name, location, phone, email
- Work eligibility — visa status matters and employers ask directly
- Skills and achievement-based experience
- Two referees are commonly named on NZ CVs (with permission) or supplied on request
What to leave out
- Date of birth, IRD number, full address, photo
Photo, language & spelling
Photo: Do not include a photo.
Spelling: New Zealand English (British-based spelling).
Documents employers commonly request
- Cover letter (expected — NZ employers read them)
- Visa/work-right evidence at offer stage
Local insight
NZ employers are informal but thorough: a genuine, specific cover letter carries real weight.
Sources
Conventions vary by employer, sector and role — always check the job ad's own instructions first.
- Unitec (NZ) — CV Guidelines — CVs no more than 2–3 pages; referees listed or 'available on request', with permission
- Careers New Zealand (Tahatū) — CV guides and templates — Official New Zealand CV guidance and templates hub