Just The Job

Careers NZ has worked with Dave Mason Productions Limited in compiling a fantastic range of short videos which cover over 300 different careers. This series, called Just The Job, has been designed as an informative and entertaining tool to help anyone gain a first hand understanding of what actually happens 'on the job'.

The entire series encompasses 6 DVD's and are all available online through TVNZ On Demand for you to view.

Catalogue and index of the available resources

They have teamed up with job search company, Jora New Zealand and now have links to jobs that are available in your area of interest. See current vacancies for each line of work, check out the number of relevant jobs in your area, create a free daily email alert or apply for your first job!

A fantastic new addition to the Just the Job website! Click here to go to Jora New Zealand

Careers NZ has a great interactive site called Career Checker. This is targeted to 15-18 year old students and has been made to help you develop an awareness of your own personal motivators, likes and abilities etc. It then guides you towards taking your first step to proactively make informed career decisions.

All it takes is 5 minutes and it could make a massive difference. Worth a look!

Jobs Galore is a bi-annual reference book of over 400 jobs in New Zealand with information about pay, job opportunities, tasks, duties and the skills and training required for each job.

With so many choices, you will have to be able to find something that fits for you.


This is an excellent resource for Year 11 students completing the Tutorial Portfolio.