We get thousands of applications each year and the ones that stand out are:

- Tailored - look at the position description and align your key skills and experience with what we’re looking for

- Simple - make sure it’s easy to read - it doesn't have to win design awards

- Concise but specific – for example, include the month that you started and finished in a job (rather than just the year), provide examples of your skills/achievements

- Has been proofread and the spelling checked

Stuck? Check out the CV builder and tips at careers.govt.nz

You can also read our tips for putting together a great application with us.