If you are looking for a free alternative to Seek in New Zealand, FindMeAJob.co.nz lets you post a vacancy at zero cost — no credit card, no contract, and no per-listing fee.
How does FindMeAJob compare as a free alternative to Seek NZ?
Seek is a well-known paid platform — listing costs vary and are worth checking directly on their site, as pricing can change. FindMeAJob's standard listings are free. The more meaningful difference is what happens after someone applies: on FindMeAJob, every applicant is processed by AI and delivered to your dashboard as a scored hiring brief matched against your job description. You don't get a folder of PDFs — you get a prioritised shortlist.
What do you actually get with a free listing?
Here is what is included at no cost on FindMeAJob:
- A free employer account (set up in about two minutes)
- Unlimited standard job listings at $0
- AI hiring briefs for every applicant, scored against your job description
- An employer dashboard with email notifications for new applications
- NZ-only candidates — no offshore applicants to filter out
- Optional paid upgrades (Pro at $29 one-off, Unlimited at $99/month) if you want extra visibility
Nothing in the free tier requires a credit card. The paid upgrades exist for employers who want more reach or volume, but they are never compulsory.
What kinds of employers use FindMeAJob?
The platform suits any NZ employer — from sole traders hiring their first staff member to businesses recruiting across multiple sites. Because candidates are NZ-only and every application arrives pre-screened by AI, it works especially well for employers who do not have a dedicated HR team or recruiter reviewing CVs all day. Small and medium businesses get a tool that does a lot of the early-stage screening work for them.
Is there a catch I should know about?
A free employer account is required before you can post — you cannot publish a listing without one. Setup takes about two minutes and there is no cost. Job-seeker tools on FindMeAJob are a separate part of the platform and mostly require no sign-up; employer posting is different and always goes through the employer portal.
The AI hiring briefs are generated automatically — you do not need to configure anything. The AI reads your job description and scores each applicant against it, so the quality of your listing copy does affect the quality of the shortlist you receive. A clear, specific job description produces better briefs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to cancel a subscription if I stop hiring?
Standard listings are free with no subscription to cancel. Only the $99/month Unlimited plan is a recurring charge — you would cancel that if you stop using it. The $29 Pro upgrade is a one-off fee with no ongoing commitment.
How quickly can I get a listing live?
Once your free employer account is set up, publishing a listing takes only a few minutes. There is no lengthy approval queue for standard listings.
Are candidates only from New Zealand?
Yes. FindMeAJob is built for the NZ market and all applicants are NZ-based, which saves you time filtering out candidates who would require a visa or cannot start promptly.
Can I use FindMeAJob alongside other job boards?
Absolutely. Many employers post the same role on multiple platforms. Because FindMeAJob is free, there is no cost to running it in parallel with paid boards while you compare results.
What if I need to hire for trades, healthcare, or other specialist roles?
FindMeAJob has niche pages built for specific sectors — including Trades and Healthcare — where candidates in those fields are more likely to look.
Create your free employer account at FindMeAJob and post your first vacancy today — no invoice coming.