What paper size does a New Zealand CV use?

A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in New Zealand. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.

What date format should I use on a New Zealand CV?

DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in New Zealand expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.

What language should my New Zealand CV be written in?

Common defaults are en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting New Zealand recruiters.

What information should I NOT put on a New Zealand CV?

Recruiters in New Zealand typically don't want: photo, dob, age, marital_status, religion, gender. Including these can trigger equality-law concerns or just feel out-of-place. CVJinny strips them by default.

Does CVJinny work for New Zealand job applications?

Yes — CVJinny is built for New Zealand (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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What New Zealand recruiters expect

NZ Human Rights Act 1993 parallels the AU Fair Work Act. 2-page CV standard. Use Kiwi English (organise, colour). Mention residency / work-permit status only if asked; otherwise omit. NZD for any salary.

Local job titles we know

educationTeacher (Teaching Council registration)
educationLecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor / Professor
educationPrincipal / Tumuaki
educationHead of Department / Deputy Principal
financeChartered Accountant (CA ANZ)
hospitalityGeneral Manager / Hotel GM
hospitalityExecutive Chef / Head Chef
hospitalityFood & Beverage Manager

What we KEEP OFF your CV in New Zealand

Under local anti-discrimination and data-protection law we strip these fields automatically:

no photo
no dob
no age
no marital status
no religion
no gender

Trusted government sources we cite

Main job sectors in New Zealand — official market overview— Immigration New Zealand (INZ) — Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

New Zealand CV — frequently asked questions

What paper size does a New Zealand CV use?: A4 is the standard paper size for CVs submitted to recruiters in New Zealand. CVJinny renders every output at this size automatically.
What date format should I use on a New Zealand CV?: DD/MM/YYYY is the convention recruiters in New Zealand expect. CVJinny formats every date this way — never raw ISO timestamps.
What language should my New Zealand CV be written in?: Common defaults are en. CVJinny supports every locale and lets you draft in your strongest language while targeting New Zealand recruiters.
What information should I NOT put on a New Zealand CV?: Recruiters in New Zealand typically don't want: photo, dob, age, marital_status, religion, gender. Including these can trigger equality-law concerns or just feel out-of-place. CVJinny strips them by default.
Does CVJinny work for New Zealand job applications?: Yes — CVJinny is built for New Zealand (and 90+ other countries). Every output honours local recruiter expectations: format, phrasing, compliance, photo policy.

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