Country guide · Updated 15 October 2026
New Zealand CV format
New Zealand CVs follow conventions close to the UK and Australia: A4, British-style spelling, no photo, and referees commonly listed at the end.
The essentials
- Two to three A4 pages
- British-style spelling
- A short profile at the top
- Work visa status, if relevant
- Referees at the end, with their permission
Official advice
Careers.govt.nz (Tahatū Career Navigator) is New Zealand's official careers service. For visa questions, use Immigration New Zealand.
Set your country to New Zealand in the builder to apply these conventions.
FAQs
Should I write 'CV' or 'résumé' for New Zealand jobs?
'CV' is the usual word in New Zealand.
Sources
Links checked 15 October 2026.