Application Forms

• POL675 External Application Form in Microsoft Word format
• POL675 External Application Form in plain text format
• POL675 External Application Form in Adobe PDF format

Application Help

• Application step by step checklist
• Information for Applicants
• Preparing a letter of application
• Preparing a chronological CV

Requirements for working in New Zealand

To work in New Zealand a person must:

• be a New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Residence Permit holder, or
• be an Australian citizen or an Australian resident who holds a current Australian Resident Return Visa, or
• have lawful authority to work in New Zealand which includes a Work Permit with conditions that allow the holder to work in the position applied for, or
• have a variation of condition to a Visitor or Student Permit that allows such work.

People in New Zealand on a Working Holiday Scheme Permit are not permitted to take up permanent employment.

The process for obtaining a Work Permit is explained at www.immigration.govt.nz

Non-New Zealand citizens

You must hold a New Zealand Residence Permit to be appointed to a permanent position.

To gain a fixed term position you need either a New Zealand Residence Permit or a current Work Permit appropriate to the position.