09/08/2026
Planning to move to New Zealand and wondering how to secure a job from overseas?
Don’t just apply randomly to hundreds of jobs. Start by understanding where your skills fit in the New Zealand job market.
A few important things to check:
New Zealand Green List – Check whether your occupation is on the Green List and what qualification, registration, experience and pay requirements apply.
Official Green List:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/green-list-occupations-qualifications-and-skills/green-list-roles-jobs-we-need-people-for-in-new-zealand/
Accredited Employer List – When applying for jobs, check whether the employer is accredited by Immigration New Zealand to hire migrant workers.
Check accredited employers:
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/approved-employers/accredited-employer-list/
Getting a job in New Zealand from overseas is not impossible, but you need to be strategic about which jobs you apply for, how you present your experience and which employers you target.
I have discussed my “Gold Standards” for finding a job in New Zealand in much more detail on my YouTube channel, Rajni’s Good Life. Do check it out if you’re serious about finding a job in New Zealand.
Save this for your NZ job search and share it with someone planning to move to New Zealand.
