September 2011

For whoever needs employment in New Zealand

My wife and I longed to enjoy our family life in New Zealand, a beautiful country with great outdoor living.
To realize this dream an offer of employment by a New Zealand employer was a requirement.
Janneke Hordijk of New Zealand Job Search has helped us. As to date I have been employed for 2 months with the company that Janneke has found for me.

The search for a New Zealand employer started in December 2010 but got really going when Janneke stepped in, which was about a month or so later.
Time and energy was dedicated to our wishes, experiences and expectations.
A NZ style CV and a dedicated search area for industry and positions was the first service.
Mid March there were three firm contacts and later that month I flew to New Zealand for three job interviews.
All interviews were spot on as to my experience and local needs. This was a pleasant experience, as New Zealand was far from home.
The result was excellent, I was hired on the spot!

I would like to recommend Janneke to everyone who looks for employment in New Zealand.
You will get a clear and personal service, which enhances your chances for success.
When you decide to use Janneke's service, be prepaired, for she delivers!

Herman Hoedemaker - Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand

September 2011

With my Silver Fern Job Search Visa, I had 9 months to find employment in my field of expertise, Psychology.
After 7 months of unsuccessful trying I decided to engage a professional job search company, for time was running out fast.
Janneke started to work for me immediately, and contacted a whole list of potential employers in a very short time.
She applied to positions that I had never thought of and would have overlooked. And one of those positions was the one for me: Outcomes Broker for Spectrum Care and it is just unbelievable how well this job suits me. Better than I dared to dream of.

It was truely a pleasure to work with Janneke, who has such a positive approach and who is so pro-active.
The time pressure was enourmous, and she managed to stimulate my motivation and self-confidence.

I am most grateful for her help and honestly, this was the best choice that I could have made. I now hold a 2 year work visa, and that is what I came for, and Janneke's contribution was vital, for which I thank her.

Belinda Verrijdt - Auckland

September 2011

Only in New Zealand will you find the level of commitment that Janneke offers.
Otherwise, you may seek recruitment agencies that are interested in making a profit but not in helping you solve your employment issues.
Searching for a job is never an easy task and trying to do so in a foreign country only aggravate the matter - it is a journey riddled with obstacles.
Employment is a social activity and to be isolated is the greatest drawback.

Some people are lucky to have friends or relations that provide support as well as hints and tips on obtaining employment.
But not everyone can rely on such acquaintances to unravel the intricate process of job hunting.
It was while doing research on job opportunities in New Zealand that I came across the New Zealand Job Search website.
I instantly realized my dreams of improving my career prospects were on the right track. In fact, from them I have seen the type of assistance that I have not seen in my own country.

James Camilleri, from Malta to New Plymouth

November 2010

My experience with Janneke and New Zealand Job Search is a very positive one.
It is a joy to work with someone who is personally involved, as Janneke is. I could call her any time, also on those moments when I missed my family and needed a friendly voice.

The cover letters she made were specifically for the positions we applied for and my CV was specified to the NZ market, and as a result I received many positive reactions from employers.
All this work resulted in a job interview, prior to which we discussed the requirements for this vacancy and how to anticipate questions from the employer.
It is important to prepare well for an interview, in which you must convince the employer of your skills and talents. In the end, it is you who must leave a good first impression, hopefully resulting in a second interview, or even better, a job offer.
A four week search and sending my CV to numerous companies resulted in two interviews, after which I was offered a position. My job search and Janneke were a truly pleasant experience.

Wenny Lubbers, Operations Manager at Versatile, Pukekohe

Email address available for further reference.

February 2009

Hi Janneke,

The first month in my new job is a fact and it has been very special.
I was happy with all your good advice and I remembered your wise words: take your time, listen well and don't be so direct (a Dutch characteristic!), and all will be great!
All is great, my co-workers have accepted me as one of their own and we can have fun, also about language differences (I'm still learning Kiwi-English!).
I'm so happy that you have helped me to find a position that so suits me and also the way in which you provided your service and helped us through the entire process of visa, moving and settling in, with advice and humour.
You were always there, you could always be reached. And you have always provided a clear and fast answer to all our questions.

Your advice and directions were always clear and practical. You showed confidence in our own ability and your down to earth approach was just what I needed, even your 'attitude' advice.

We have rented a lovely home at the edge of a forest and within walking distance to the beach, our dream location!
And just as you predicted, when our belongings arrive there will be that moment to sit down, open a bottle of wine and feel at home.
That moment is very close now, Janneke, and I would love to share the bottle with you! Whenever you visit Christchurch, you and your family will be more than welcome!

Nisargo van de Meent, Christchurch

Email address available for further reference.

June 2008

After months of unsuccessful searching for employment I found the New Zealand Job Search website on the Internet.
As I needed an offer of employment to finalize my visa application, time was running out and I hired Janneke to help me.
She presented me to potential employers in such a favorable way that her job search resulted in several job interviews at my desired location, the North Shore, where my family lives.

I now hold a permanent position with the potential to grow, and my visa application has been accepted. Thanks, Janneke!

Rohit K., Albany

April 2007

Hi Janneke,

You told me from the start that there would be work for carpenters but I didn't expect to be offered a well-paid position in Tauranga within 24 hours after arrival in New Zealand!

This was the top one on the long list of potential employers that I received from New Zealand Job Search Ltd.
After the initial excitement and relief of having found a position so quickly, I had a look at some of the other companies who were interested to see me.
And it was there that I found the job I didn't think still existed: building 100% wooden houses at NZ Log Chalets.
After an interview at the workplace I was convinced that this is what I would like to do! Work which requires all my skills as a carpenter and where I can help create a quality product of which I can be proud.
So thanks heaps for finding my dream-job!

Jan Heikoop, Rotorua

January 2007

Thanks Janneke, for finding the right job at the right location!

Jan van der Spoel, North Shore

July 2005

We are very happy with Janneke's successful job search assistance; within 2 weeks she found an employer who was willing to hire me (Mark) after a telephone interview while still in Holland.
She was also very helpful with finding us rental accommodation, after we stayed with her and her family for several weeks, and she introduced us to the local community.

Janneke and her entire family are migrant-friendly people, who welcome new immigrants and visitors to their home, and we will surely remain friends!

Thanks, Janneke!

Anna & Mark Waldus, Northland

December 2004

We met Janneke via her website when our migration process wasn't going as well as we had hoped for.
Due to changes in the migration law we needed a job offer from a New Zealand employer to be able to apply for visa.

For us, coming from a non visa waiver country (India), it was very difficult to find an employer without being able to attend job interviews in person.
Janneke managed to find several employers willing to offer a position, her job search assistance was more than succesful, and we recently were granted New Zealand permanent residence!

Devender & Mahesh Dhurvas, Christchurch