How do I join the CareersNZ talent pool?

You join the pool for free by building a profile and choosing your region and sectors of interest. Employers then see a privacy-minimal card and can invite you to apply, but your contact details stay private until you decide to apply.

Does it cost anything for candidates?

No. Joining and staying in the CareersNZ talent pool is free for candidates.

What can employers see about me?

Only a first name, your location, any licences or endorsements, and a short bio. Your surname, email and phone number are never shown until you choose to apply.

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Get found, without giving up your privacy

Join the CareersNZ talent pool and let the right employers come to you. You stay in control of your details, and you decide which roles are worth applying for.

What you get

Free to join and free to stay in the pool
Your surname, email and phone are never shown to employers
You are only ever contacted about roles in the sectors and regions you chose
You always make the first move by applying, so there are no cold calls
Update your details or withdraw from the pool at any time

How it works for you

You build a simple profile and pick your region and the sector or sectors you want to work in. Employers see you as a short card with a first name, your location, licences and a brief bio. When one likes your fit, they invite you to apply. Only then, and only if you choose to go ahead, does the employer receive your details. It is job seeking without the spam.

Who it suits

CareersNZ works for school leavers taking a first step, career changers moving into a new sector, and experienced people who want to be found quietly without their current employer seeing them on a job board. Because the pool covers every major New Zealand sector, you can also mark yourself as open to more than one.

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Common questions

How do I join?

Build a profile, choose your region and sectors, and you are in the pool. Employers can then invite you to apply, with your details staying private until you do.

Does it cost anything?

No. Joining and staying in the pool is free for candidates.

What can employers see?

Only a first name, your location, licences and a short bio. Never your surname, email or phone until you apply.