CV writing for government and public sector professionals who serve with purpose.
Our public sector specialists write CVs and competency-based applications that meet the exact standards of New Zealand government recruitment.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews60,000+ careers enhanced since 2011Our government and public sector CV writing is for you if any of these sound familiar.
You're a public servant targeting your next role or a step into leadership
You've built real policy, program and stakeholder experience - but your CV isn't framed around the capability frameworks and language selection panels are looking for.
You're moving between agencies or into the private sector
Transitioning between agencies, or taking your public sector expertise into consulting or corporate - and your CV needs to reposition your experience for a different audience.
You're getting silence from applications
Your experience is strong but you're not progressing past the initial screen. Government hiring is heavily criteria-driven and ATS-filtered - the issue is almost always how your capabilities and achievements are framed.
We specialise in government recruitment.
Government recruitment is unlike any other sector - merit-based assessment, capability requirements, competency-based questions and the Public Service Leadership Success Profile all shape how applications are evaluated. Our public sector specialists position you precisely within these frameworks.
Government recruitment frameworks - inside out
Our public sector specialists write to the Public Service Leadership Success Profile and the capability-based language government selection panels respond to.
Public-to-private transitions - and back
Moving from government to the private sector - or returning - requires a specific translation of your experience. We position public sector impact in commercial language, and vice versa.
Competency-based responses that answer the question
Government competency-based questions call for a specific writing form - not a narrative essay, not a CV summary. Our specialists structure every response to address each competency with evidence and impact.
Matched with a public sector specialist
Central government, local government, Crown entities, NFP and defence all have distinct recruitment cultures. We match you with the specialist in your area of the public sector.
Specialists in every area of the public sector.
Our public sector specialists have written for professionals across central and local government, Crown entities, NFP leadership, defence, and the broader public sector in New Zealand.
Example roles - not an exhaustive list. Don't see yours? Get a free CV review and we'll match you with the right specialist.
Simple, personal, built for public sector professionals.
No handoffs. No junior staff. Your public sector specialist, your career and a proven process.
Start with a free review
Upload your CV for a free same-day review, or book a free consultation call to talk through what you need.
Matched with your specialist
We match you with the public sector specialist for your area and the roles you're targeting.
One-to-one consultation
A deep Zoom session exploring your career, your capability evidence, and your target roles - including any competency-based application requirements.
Delivered and refined
First draft in 3 business days. Unlimited revisions. Backed by our 60-day interview guarantee.
Complete peace of mind with our triple guarantee.
60-day interview guarantee
98% of clients secure more interviews within 60 days. If you don't, we rewrite and retarget your documents free of charge.
Full money-back guarantee
Changed your mind, or landed the job before we start work on your documents? No problem. We offer a full, no-quibble money-back guarantee.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Unlimited revisions. You finish the process with a CV you're completely happy with.
Frequently asked questions.
Do your CV writers have experience in the public sector?
Yes. Since 2011 we've grown our team to 65 specialist CV writers working across 72+ industries, and we've written more than 60,000 CVs for over 920 professions. We match you with the specialist who has the most relevant public sector experience for your role.
How long does it take?
Your first draft is delivered within 3 business days of your consultation call, which is usually scheduled for the next business day after you book. Express 1 and 2 business day turnarounds are also available.
Who will be working on my CV, and how do we communicate?
A consultant who specialises in the New Zealand job market works with you from start to finish. It starts with a one-to-one consultation by phone or Zoom, typically around an hour. After that you can reach your consultant by phone, Zoom or online chat in your account.
Will my CV get past applicant tracking systems (ATS)?
Yes. Most employers and job boards use ATS software to filter applications, and most applications are filtered by these systems before a recruiter sees them. Every CV we write is ATS-optimised with the keywords and formatting your target roles are screened for.
Can I request revisions?
Yes. Revisions are unlimited. Your consultant delivers requested changes by 5pm the following business day, and we keep going until your CV is exactly right.
In our clients' words.
We've helped over 60,000 clients since 2011. This is what public sector professionals say about working with us.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 reviews"Angela H did an amazing job on my resume, cover letter and key selection criteria. The service was very quick, especially when I gave the work close to the deadline."
"Starting my second career, I had no idea how to tie in my previous working life with a very different second career. Kerri succeeded in reflecting me perfectly on paper and making my previous experience seem indispensable to my new career path."
"Salam was fantastic. She was able to understand my needs and the types of jobs I wanted to apply for. Within one week I had a recruiter respond to my new CV and cover letter."
CV People public sector specialist vs generic and AI CV services.
Government and public sector CVs are uniquely complex. Public Service capability frameworks, role-level language, and the transition between agencies or into the private sector all demand a public sector specialist - not a generic writer or AI tool.
Not sure where to start? Your free review tells you everything.
No commitment, no pressure - a detailed assessment of where your CV stands today and exactly what needs to change. We only recommend our services when we can deliver a measurable result.