The Go-to Resource for Japanese Jobs in New Zealand
This list was curated by Abhijoy Ghoshroy (LinkedIn)
Table of Contents (updated: 1/2024)
- Recruiters/ Job Information
- Business Organizations/ Networking
- General/ Visa Information
- Cultural Organizations
- Education
- Japanese Language
- Trivia/ Fun Facts
If you want to work specifically in Japan, don’t forget to check out the Japan Resources page.
Regardless of the country you want to live in, be sure to see the Online Resources page for informative websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, apps, and more!
Sponsors
Recruiters/ Job Information
Browse through Japanese job listings across various domains and industries.
- careerjet – Find suitable Japanese company jobs in New Zealand
- JET Programme New Zealand – Get to know about the programme, applications open in September each year. Information also hosted on the Embassy websites of Japan in New Zealand.
- Jobs in NZ @ New Zealand Recruit
- Jora
- Seek – Japanese Jobs
Other information related to networking opportunities are as follows:
Business Organizations/ Networking
- JETRO New Zealand
- Japan New Zealand Business Council
- Auckland JETAA
- JETAA Wellington
- Enabling Business – Promoting business between the 2 nations.
- Market Overview @ Tourism New Zealand
- Business NZ – Major Japanese Companies in Wellington
General/ Visa Information
- Embassy of Japan in New Zealand – Official information across categories like visa, culture, education, New Zealand-Japan relations, foreign policy & affairs, foreign investment, various exchanges and initiatives between the two nations etc. Browse through the introduction provided on the website along with other fascinating information on Japan. All this and more, keep exploring.
- Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland
- Consulate Offices in New Zealand – Contact details
- New Zealand Embassy in Japan
- Bilateral Relations
- Useful Links – Find a gamut of information relating to Japan.
Cultural Organizations
- Japanese Society of Auckland – Promoting mutual friendship among members.
- New Zealand-Japan Society of Auckland: A two-way bridge between Japan and New Zealand.
- JSANZ – Working together on projects and activities that promote and strengthen Japanese language education in New Zealand.
- Friendship Communities – Embassy of Japan in NZ: Find information on different Japanese communities & friendship societies in New Zealand.
Education
- MEXT Scholarships – Everything you want to know about MEXT
- Japan Study Grants – AsiaNZ.org – Assisting students with useful study grants.
Japanese Language
- Euroasia – New Zealand’s premier private provider of Japanese language services. Multiple options available.
- Language Trainers, NZ – Tailored Japanese training on a one-on-one or small group basis. Trial classes available.
- Listen & Learn, New Zealand – Study online with live Japanese lessons
Language Schools in Auckland
- Japanese Tutor Ayana – Book a trial lesson today!
- Language Classes at NZJapan – Enrolments open
- Learn Japanese in Auckland @ Language Hub – Demo class available, get started today!
Degree Programs
- Top Courses Abroad – Universities offering Japanese language programs (general information).
- The University of Auckland – Undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral study options.
- Department of Global, Cultural and Language Studies – University of Canterbury: Multiple educational programs on offer.
- University of Otago – Department of Languages & Cultures
- University of Waikato – Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
- Massey University – Bachelor of Arts (Japanese)
JLPT Certification
- List of Overseas Test Site Cities and Local Host Institutions – Test Centres in New Zealand (Oceania). This website also includes information on the JLPT examination, learning materials, and interactive learning tools. More than useful for language learners across all levels.
- JLPT New Test Timings – New exam section timings for N4 and N5 starting December 2020.
Trivia/ Fun Facts
Be sure to connect with Abhijoy Ghoshroy on LinkedIn. If you have any other suggestions to be added to this list, please submit them here.
Don’t forget to check out the other Resource pages, too! The Japan page is all about working in Japan. The Online Resource page is all about culture, language and job search tips, regardless of your home country.
