What does a standard New Zealand CV look like?

A standard New Zealand CV is two to three A4 pages, reverse chronological, with a short personal statement, key skills, work history with achievements, education and referees. It is plain and easy to scan, without a photo or detailed personal information.

A typical order:

• Name, phone, email, city or region, LinkedIn.
• Personal statement or profile: three or four lines.
• Key skills: six to ten relevant skills.
• Work history: most recent first, with dates, employer, title and bullets.
• Education and training.
• Licences, certificates and memberships.
• Referees, or a note that they are available.

The New Zealand Government's job hunting pages link to official help on writing a CV and cover letter, which is a good place to check local expectations. Tailor your CV to each job, especially the key skills and personal statement.