Applying to work at Massey - Tono mahi ki Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa

Submitting an application

Select the position you wish to apply for, select apply and follow the steps to submit your application.

You can apply for more than 1 job at the same time. Make sure you submit a separate application for each job.

Applying from overseas

Applications are accepted from all around the world. Closing dates and times are based on New Zealand time, so allow for time differences when submitting your application.

If you do not currently have permission to work in New Zealand, you will need to have the appropriate permission in place before you start work.

Immigration criteria and process will depend on whether the position is considered a skill shortage area by the New Zealand Immigration Service.

Find out more on the Immigration New Zealand website.

Application closing times

Closing times vary, so make sure you submit your application before the closing date and time shown on the job advertisement.

Covering letters and CVs

Address your covering letter

Address your covering letter to ‘To whom it may concern’ unless the contact person's name is included in the advertisement.

What to include in your application

You will need to include written evidence about your:

• experience
• performance
• skills
• knowledge
• qualifications.

Relate these to the key accountabilities and personal specifications in the job description and advertisement.

We're looking for evidence that you meet each of these important requirements for the position. Make sure this is clearly shown in your covering letter and CV.

Referees

Adding and updating referee details

If you want to change your referee details after submitting your application, email us at recruitment@massey.ac.nz.

We'll only contact your referees with your prior consent.

Personal information

Your information is collected for the purpose of assessing your suitability for employment with Massey University. If your application is successful, it will be retained on your personal file, otherwise the information provided by you in your application will be destroyed.

Health information is required to assist the university to meet its obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act and to assess your ability to do the job.

Managing your application

Withdraw an application

You can withdraw your application in MyWorkspace.

MyWorkspace

Hearing back from Massey

You can expect to hear back from us within 1 to 4 weeks after the closing date.

We aim to complete recruitment as quickly as possible. The process may take longer when we receive a large number of applications or need more time to shortlist candidates.

Unsuccessful applications

We review all applications after the closing date. If your application has been unsuccessful, we'll let you know by email.

Feedback on unsuccessful applications

Due to the significant number of applications that Massey receives, we're unable to provide individualised feedback to applicants who did not reach the shortlisting stage.

In most cases, not being shortlisted means that due to the number of applications received, managers were able to very closely match the requirements. Sometimes applicants with relevant experience are not able to be considered for interview.

Pre-employment checks

Depending on the position, you may need to complete pre-employment checks such as:

• Criminal and traffic convictions (security)
• Credit history
• Health assessment

You'll be advised in advance either through the advertising of the position, job description or by the interview convener if the position you're applying for requires any of these checks.

Contacting you

We'll use the preferred contact method you provide in your application.