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Professionally written CVs, Cover Letters and LinkedIn profiles

Professional CV Writing Services in New Zealand

CVs by Sarah provides practical, high-quality CVs, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn writing for people across New Zealand. You get clear, honest advice and documents that reflect who you are, what you can do, and where you’re heading - without jargon or sales fluff.

You work directly with Sarah, an experienced CV writer who understands how employers and recruiters read applications. The focus is simple: make your strengths easy to see and help you apply them with confidence.

Meet Sarah

You want a CV that actually works, one that gets read and leads to interviews. That’s what I do.

I’m a professional CV writer you can rely on for clear, honest, well-targeted documents that reflect who you are and what employers are looking for. I take the time to understand your background, your goals, and the roles you’re applying for, then shape your CV so your strengths are obvious and easy to spot.

No fluff. No templates that don’t fit. Just a CV that presents you properly and helps you move forward with confidence.

As Featured In The Media

Professional CV writer Sarah Wrightson is a recognised New Zealand career expert, featured by national media for her commentary on CV writing, job searching, recruitment and artificial intelligence.

📰 RNZ Lifestyle

From CVs to interviews: How to job hunt in a tough employment market

Practical advice on standing out in a competitive job market, writing stronger applications and approaching job searches strategically.

🎙️RNZ Business

AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters

Insights into the challenges and opportunities AI presents for both candidates and employers in today's recruitment landscape.

🎙️Newstalk ZB

AI advancements see more job seekers ruled out in recruitment

Discussion on how artificial intelligence is changing hiring processes and what job seekers need to know to stay competitive.

CV Writing Services

Different packages to suit every type of need and requirement

$395 + gst

  • Professionally rewritten CV

  • Modern, recruiter-friendly design

  • Word, Google Docs & PDF

  • Tailored to your goals

  • ATS-friendly formatting

$495 + gst

  • Everything in Standard

  • Professionally written Cover Letter

  • Generic or role-specific

  • Personalised content

  • Stronger applications

$595 + gst

  • Everything in Plus

  • LinkedIn profile optimisation

  • Consistent personal branding

  • Recruiter-focused profile

  • Increased visibility

$695 +gst

  • Everything in Premium

  • Fully optimised SEEK profile

  • Aligned messaging across platforms

  • Improved search visibility

  • Enhanced online presence

$795 + gst

  • Everything in Elite

  • Trade Me Jobs profile rewrite

  • Consistent messaging everywhere

  • Complete job-search toolkit

  • Maximum visibility

Updated CVs

$150 + GST

Tailored updates for new roles and opportunities.

Cover Letters

$150 + GST

Targeted letters that connect your experience to roles.

Forms Help

$250 + GST

Professional support with application and selection questions.

LinkedIn makeover

$295 + GST

Optimise your profile and improve your professional visibility.

Interview prep

$295 + GST

Practical coaching to help you interview with confidence.

Exec CV

$595 + GST

Position yourself confidently for executive, leadership and governance opportunities.

Redundancy

$595 + GST

Practical support to your staff to help them move forward with confidence and a clear plan.

ACC work

$595 + GST

CV and job-search support for a safe and realistic return to employment.

Rental CV

$395 + GST

Present yourself professionally and stand out to landlords and property managers.

Examples of Written CVs

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"Sarah is professional and patient in her communication. She helped me improve my CV and provided numerous valuable suggestions. I am very grateful and highly recommend her services to anyone needing assistance with their CV."
Jason Wang

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"I highly recommend using Sarah for your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn updates. She was easy to communicate with and produced a CV style that I liked, which ultimately led to me getting a great job! Thanks, Sarah."
Andy Bedford

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"Awesome result achieved after working with Sarah on my CV. After the interview (in which I secured the job), the interviewee commented that the CV was well written and the format was outstanding. I highly recommend all to get in touch with Sarah and refresh your CV."
Charles Chia

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"Sarah is highly recommended; she was very helpful when I had to have my CV re-written. Sarah was understanding of what I required. I had the opportunity to choose how I would like my CV presented, which were a lot of options."
Nikki Clarke

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"Sarah is so helpful and is a great listener. I feel she has a wonderful way of doing this and has much experience in this field. I would recommend her to help you with your CV. Thank you so much, Sarah."
Donna Rufer

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"Thank you, Sarah, for compiling a brilliant NZ-compliant CV for me. As soon as I started using the CV you designed, I was invited for more interviews and shortly was employed. Thank you for your help and expertise."
Grant Hufkie

Need CV Writing Tips?

Discover a fantastic resource of tips and tricks for CV writing and getting that job.

Get In Touch

Need help with your CV or job application? Fill in the form below or email hello@cvsbysarah.co.nz, and I’ll be in touch.

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