Working in New Zealand

Finding a job, writing an NZ-style CV, tax, KiwiSaver and what Kiwi work culture is actually like day to day.

Employing staff in New Zealand: what it's really like as a small employer

What employing staff in New Zealand really involves: agreements, minimum wage, payday filing, KiwiSaver and ACC, from a small NZ employer who has done it.

Updated August 2026 · 15 min read

Finding a Job in New Zealand from Overseas

Honest, current advice on finding a job in New Zealand from overseas: the 2026 job market, accredited employers, job boards, qualifications and interviews.

Updated August 2026 · 14 min read

How to Write a New Zealand-Style CV

How to write a New Zealand-style CV that actually gets read in 2026: format, length, referees, cover letters and an employer's-eye view of what works.

Updated July 2026 · 12 min read

Income Tax in New Zealand Explained

Income tax in New Zealand explained: 2026 brackets, PAYE, tax codes, IRD numbers, the transitional resident exemption, ACC levies and GST, from people who paid it.

Updated July 2026 · 13 min read

In-Demand Jobs and the Green List Explained

What is New Zealand's Green List? Our 2026 guide explains Tier 1 vs Tier 2, real in-demand roles, and how it connects to the AEWV and Skilled Migrant Category.

Updated July 2026 · 15 min read

The Working Holiday Visa: your first step to living in New Zealand

The New Zealand working holiday visa by country for 2026: costs, ages, funds required, what work is allowed, and how to turn it into a longer stay.

Updated July 2026 · 13 min read

Going self-employed or starting a business in New Zealand

Self-employed in New Zealand: sole trader vs company, GST, provisional tax, ACC levies, KiwiSaver and hiring your first employee, from someone who's done it.

Updated July 2026 · 16 min read

What It's Really Like to Work in New Zealand

Flat hierarchies, smoko, tall poppy syndrome and leaving at 5pm. Our honest guide to New Zealand work culture, salaries and your statutory rights in 2026.

Updated July 2026 · 13 min read

KiwiSaver Pros and Cons: What Migrants Need to Know

KiwiSaver explained for migrants: who can actually join, the 2026 contribution rates, what you can use it for, and the honest pros and cons.

Updated July 2026 · 5 min read