How much does a CV writer cost in NZ (2026)?

School leavers

Graduates

Professionals

Managers

Executives

Related prices

The consultation call

Every consultation call is 1:1, by phone or video. For school leavers we talk through school, jobs, sport, volunteering and interests, so nothing useful gets missed. For graduates we cover study, placements, projects, part-time work and the roles you want. For professionals we talk about your experience, strengths and the roles you're aiming for. For managers we focus on leadership experience, results and target roles. For executives we use the call to capture your experience and direction.

Researching the industry and target roles

We research the specific job and industry. What this involves varies from person to person. CVs are tailored for the New Zealand job market. We use keywords from your target roles, so the CV holds up with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruiters, and we position it towards the roles you're aiming for. For managers, that positioning is towards management roles.

Reviewing the job advertisements

We review the job advertisements you are targeting, so the CV matches what employers are asking for.

Writing and drafting

We then write the CV around your goals. A school leaver CV uses clear wording for skills, reliability and attitude, not just a list of subjects. A graduate CV leads with a profile that says what kind of role you're aiming for and what you bring. Professional and management CVs focus on achievements, using metrics where possible. An executive CV focuses on a leadership narrative, strategic outcomes and governance influence.

Formatting the document

We format the document so it is ATS-compliant, with page layout, headers, consistent fonts, and related presentation details, alongside structure, readability, and the recommended page length. One page suits school leavers and most graduates. If a graduate has relevant work experience, we'll talk about whether a second page earns its place. Two pages is usual for most New Zealand job seekers. Up to three pages can suit managers and executives when every part earns its place.

Document revisions

We keep refining your CV until you're happy with it. Revisions cover touch-ups, such as correcting details and rewording minor areas. They don't include rewriting the CV from scratch for each job you apply for.

The work at each level

The sequence above is the same. This is what the CV itself is doing at each level.

• School leavers: we turn school, part-time work, sport, volunteering and other activities into a first CV, including when there has never been a job.
• Graduates: we show what you learned, what you did with it, and why you're ready for a first role in your field, rather than only listing the degree.
• Professionals: we rewrite the CV around what you've achieved and where you want to go next, rather than a set of job descriptions.
• Managers: we show the team you led, the decisions you made and what changed because you were there, whether management is your current role or the next step.
• Executives: we write the CV for leadership and board-level expectations, around strategic outcomes, governance influence and where you have had the most impact.

Executive positioning

The Executive CV and the Executive Bundle are the CV writing. The CV is tailored to leadership and board-level expectations. The Bundle is $599 and adds a cover letter and a LinkedIn profile aligned with your executive positioning.

Executive Branding is a separate, higher-tier positioning offering, priced on request. It is not a longer version of the CV. It adds:

It is for General Managers and Heads of Department, Directors and Board Members, C-suite leaders, and leaders moving into the executive space.

• Executive bio or cover letter for high-level opportunities
• Personal brand messaging and value proposition