CV for New Zealand 🇳🇿
Employers in New Zealand expect a cv of at most 3 pages, written in British English, with dates as MMM YYYY. A photo is never. Below are the exact conventions, and 7 verified openings currently listed on Veyra.
Document name
CV
Maximum length
3 pages · 650–1000 words
Photo
Never include one
Dates & spelling
MMM YYYY · UK English
Personal details to include
- • City
- • Phone
- • Visa status
- • Referees available
Leave these off
- • Photo
- • Date of birth
Including these can create discrimination risk for the employer, and many will discard the application rather than handle it.
Section order that reads correctly here
- 01 — Professional Summary
- 02 — Core Skills
- 03 — Professional Experience
- 04 — Education
- 05 — Certifications
- 06 — Projects
- 07 — Languages
Getting through the screening system
- • Smaller market — many employers read CVs manually, so clarity beats density
Local market notes
- • Referees on request is standard
- • Cultural fit and community involvement are valued
Wording locals expect
Resume→CV
References→Referees