A New Zealand CV is also referred to as a resume. There is no standard format for resume writing in New Zealand. However, you should use the reverse chronological order when writing a New Zealand CV. When writing the resume, you should begin with such personal details as your name, contact information and nationality. Subsequently, you should include your career objectives, educational background, special skills and professional background. You should only include information that portrays you positively to prospective employers. The CV should be simple and easy to read. Below is a sample resume illustrating the New Zealand CV format.
Sample New Zealand CV format
John Smith
673 Crown Street
South Ryde, New Zealand
johnsmith@kiwimail.com
Mobile: 2 – 657 – 9876
Career Objective
Highly skilled individual seeking position of building contractor in a first paced construction firm
Professional Experience
2005 – Present: Project Manager – King Building Contractors, New Zealand
Responsibilities:
- Budget preparation
- Preparing tender cost plans
- Ensuring the building projects adhere to by laws and building regulations
- Consulting with engineers, architects to ensure all design intentions are fulfilled
- Supervising construction sites
- Giving directions to site managers to ensure building quality standards are effectively met
2002 – 2005: Assistant project manager, Kiwi Construction Services Limited, New Zealand
Responsibilities
- Working with the project manager to ensure the construction projects meet all safety, building and construction requirement
- Negotiation with subcontractors and building owners on project costs
- Studying and reading through contract documents
Educational Background
2001 – 2002: Diploma in Drafting – New Zealand State University
1997 – 2001: Degree in Construction Management – New Zealand State University
Achievements
2007: Voted Project Manager of the Year
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Horse back riding
Referees
Available upon request
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