Id like to know if you could provide a job in New Zealand for overseas job seeker looking to work in New Zealand and what is required for that

(Please note that this is an exact copy and paste of an enquiry we recently received which is typical of approaches we get.   You are welcome to email us with this sort of question, but please be aware of the impact of your written English expression if you are applying from overseas?)

We would need to know what your skill set was, and for that we would be best to have a CV. Phoenix can really only help you if you have experience in a Chartered Accounting environment, preferably in Audit. While we do recruit accountants outside of public practice, there seem to be enough local people for employers to choose from. If you have some skill set other than accounting, you need to approach recruiters who handle your skill set and find out who needs people so much that the employer is prepared to give you a job offer to assist with points.

Once you have established that the technical skill set is right, which should not be assumed as you get more and more specific about the needs within the sector, other skills will also be required. New Zealand employers will need to know that your spoken and written English is compatible with the needs of their market. Even if English is your native language, sometime we find resistance from employers is someone's accent is so strong (to our ears!) as to make it difficult for most people to follow.

The procedure, after gaining acceptance of your CV, would normally be to then arrange a telephone conversation or a video conference. It might be courteous for you to provide a photograph of yourself so that people can imagine working with you. After that, if there is still interest in your application, you may be invited to come to New Zealand to meet a prospective employer. Whether an employer will pay for your trip depends entirely on how much they need your particular skills.