A New Zealand-style CV. Built around your international experience.
A specialist in your industry rebuilds your overseas CV from scratch for New Zealand employers, after a one-to-one consultation. ATS-optimised, first draft in 3 business days and unlimited revisions until you're happy.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews60,000+ careers since 2011
Your CV is written for the role you want next.
Every CV People CV starts with a one-to-one consultation with your industry specialist. They draw out your story, ask the questions a template never would, and write your CV from scratch around your real achievements. No AI, no templates.
Make your international experience count in New Zealand.
Since 2011, CV People has enhanced 60,000+ careers across 920+ professions. If you're bringing your career to New Zealand, here's how we help your CV read the way local employers expect.
Specialist writers
A team of 65 CV writers, interview coaches and career coaches across 16 specialist departments. We match you with a specialist in your industry, wherever in the world you've worked.
New Zealand job market specialists
We specialise in New Zealand hiring practices and employer expectations, so your CV follows the conventions local recruiters are used to reading. We never outsource.
International experience in context
Overseas employers, job titles and projects can be unfamiliar to NZ recruiters. We add the context they need - the size of the organisation, your scope and your results - so your experience is easy to judge.
Overseas qualifications, clearly shown
We set out each qualification with the institution, country and year. If you've had your qualifications assessed or recognised, we show that clearly too.
LinkedIn for your NZ network
Building a professional network in a new country takes time. We can align your LinkedIn profile with your new CV, so New Zealand recruiters and contacts see one consistent, professional story.
Interview guarantee
98% of clients secure more interviews within 60 days. If you don't, we rewrite it free.
Moved to New Zealand and not getting interviews?
If any of these situations sound familiar, this is what we fix.
Your CV follows another country's conventions
A photo, date of birth, marital status, nationality or religion are standard on CVs in some countries, but New Zealand employers generally don't expect them. We leave out the personal details that aren't needed and keep the focus on your skills and results.
Your CV isn't optimised for ATS
Many employers and job boards filter applications with applicant tracking systems before a recruiter sees them. Complex layouts, tables and unfamiliar job titles can trip them up. We build every CV to pass ATS cleanly for your target roles.
Your international experience isn't landing
Recruiters may not recognise your previous employers, or how your role compares with a similar one here. We frame your experience in terms New Zealand employers recognise, so its value is obvious from the first page.
Your CV lists duties, not achievements
New Zealand CVs are achievement-focused. A list of responsibilities doesn't show what you delivered. We draw out your results in your consultation and lead with them, in a clear reverse-chronological format.
Four steps to a New Zealand-ready CV.
Assessment and strategy
Your writer reviews your current CV against New Zealand conventions and researches the roles you're targeting - the skills, experience and achievements NZ employers look for - and maps out what your new CV needs to show.
One-to-one consultation
Usually around an hour by phone or Zoom. Your writer draws out your strengths, results and goals, and the context behind your overseas roles and qualifications.
Your CV, written from scratch
Your writer drafts your CV from scratch in reverse-chronological order, with NZ spelling and a clean layout, and ATS-optimises it for your target roles. First draft within 3 business days of your consultation.
Follow-up and revisions
A follow-up call to go through the draft together, then unlimited revisions until every part of it reflects you and your goals.
Your overseas experience needs context, not just translation.
An employer, job title or qualification that's well known where you trained may mean little to a New Zealand recruiter. The detail that makes it count - the size of the team, the budget you managed, the result you delivered - is usually something you've never written down. So before a word is written, your consultant sits down with you one-to-one.
"Louise took the time to understand my experience and career goals, and completely transformed my CV into a clear, impactful and professional document. My LinkedIn profile now looks polished and market-ready."
Over 60,000 careers enhanced since 2011.
98% of clients secure more interviews within 60 days. Rated 4.9/5 from 737 Trustpilot reviews.
★★★★★4.9/5 from 737 reviews"Purvak was really helpful, he asked insightful questions during the consultation and produced an impactful finished result to a high standard, unlocking and highlighting my key strengths within a short turnaround time."
"I worked with Sarah and had an amazing experience, very happy with the results! She understood my background and current transition to another sector perfectly, and quickly transformed my CV, cover letter, and LI profile for my new goals."
"Lorraine has been professional, patient and amazing in transforming my CV, cover letter, and LinkedIn. Upon first couple of changes, I have seen positive changes to my job applications."
"Within two weeks of Tim updating my CV, I landed a job. The first role I applied for using my new CV was actually my dream role. I was invited to interview and ended up getting the job straight away."
"I was struggling to get interviews but within days of sending my updated CV I got called for 4 interviews."
"He was professional, friendly and had fulfilled the expectation that I wanted for my CV and cover letter."
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 it free.
Full money-back guarantee
Changed your mind, or landed the job before we start work on your documents? We offer a full, no-quibble money-back guarantee.
100% satisfaction guarantee
Unlimited revisions, so you can engage our service knowing you'll leave with a CV you're completely happy with.
Frequently asked questions.
Should I include a photo or personal details on my CV?
No. New Zealand employers generally don't expect a photo, date of birth, marital status, nationality or religion on a CV. We leave out personal details that aren't needed and keep the focus on your skills, experience and results.
How long should a New Zealand CV be?
Usually two to three pages for experienced professionals, in reverse-chronological order with your most recent role first. Academic CVs are longer.
Should I include referees?
Most New Zealand employers check references, and a referees section is common on NZ CVs. We usually include two referees, or note that referees are available on request if you'd rather not share their details yet.
How do you present overseas qualifications?
We list each qualification with the institution, country and year, and add a short explanation where the name may be unfamiliar to NZ employers. If you've had your qualifications assessed or recognised, we show that clearly.
What is an applicant tracking system (ATS)?
Software that most job boards and employers use to filter applications. The recruiter sets the key requirements for the job and the ATS reads your CV to decide whether a person ever sees it. If you're applying for roles you're qualified for and getting templated rejections or no feedback, your CV is likely being filtered out by the ATS. We build every CV to get past it for your target roles.
Do your CV writers have experience in my industry?
Yes. We have 65 specialist consultants across 16 departments and 72+ industries, and we've enhanced more than 60,000 careers in over 920 professions. We match you with a specialist in your industry who also specialises in the New Zealand job market.
Can you also help with my LinkedIn profile?
Yes. A strong LinkedIn profile helps you build a professional network in New Zealand and makes it easier for recruiters to find you. We can align it with your new CV so your story is consistent, with a professional photo on LinkedIn rather than your CV.
How do I get started?
The easiest first step is a free CV review - upload your current CV and a specialist in your industry will tell you exactly what needs to change for New Zealand employers. You can also book a free consultation call, or call our team on 0800 454 857 (Mon - Fri, business hours).
Do I need a CV or an academic CV?
Most clients need a CV. An academic CV usually runs to 5 pages or more and includes publications, research, teaching and awards. If you don't work in academia or research and don't have those sections now, a CV is the better fit. Learn about academic CV writing.
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