Jobmedia Privacy Policy

This privacy policy ("policy") will help you understand how Jobmedia ("us", "we", "our") uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use www.jobmedia.co.nz ("website", "service").

Jobmedia is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. When you provide us with your personal information we will do everything in our power to ensure said information remains private and confidential and is only used in accordance with the below policy. We must comply with the New Zealand Privacy Act 1993.

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

User data we may collect

When you visit the website, we may collect the following data, in such as it is provided by you. By providing this information, you consent for us to collect, hold, use and disclose, in accordance with this policy. This data may be collected by email, phone, video call or in face to face meetings.

The type of personal information we collect may include, but is not limited to;

• Contact information that allows us to communicate with you (e.g. e-mail, social media contact details, address, telephone number);
• Identity information that allows us to identify you (e.g. name, date of birth, occupation, and government-issued identification);
• Professional information that helps us to understand more about you including your employment history, qualifications, talents, skills and abilities (e.g. references, resumes, qualification documents and test results);
• Other individuals’ information we request, or that you provide, about an individual other than yourself (e.g. previous employers and referees); and
• Immigration information that allows us to verify that you are legally permitted to work (e.g. evidence of citizenship, visa or work permit documents).
• Any educational or vocational organisations to the extent necessary to verify your qualifications.

If you do not provide information, or the information provided is insufficient or inaccurate, this may limit our ability to provide services to you.

Why We Collect, and How We Use Your Data

We collect and hold your personal data for several reasons:

• To provide our services to you in assisting you in finding or retaining employment;
• To improve our services to candidates and clients;
• To send you relevant market and industry information and updates that we believe may be of interest to you;
• To assist clients with identifying suitable candidates for their roles;
• To match your details with relevant job opportunities aligned with your skills and objectives and provide these details to clients with your permission;
• To answer an enquiry and/or maintain business relationships.
• If Jobmedia Ltd merges with or is acquired by another business, we may share personal information with the new owners of the business and their advisers and if this happens, you will be sent notice of such an event.

Jobmedia may use and may disclose your personal information to third parties (located onshore or overseas) for the purposes it was collected, or for a related purpose, including but not limited to:

• Prospective employers;
• Clients who may wish to engage your services as a contractor or temporary employee;
• Our suppliers, service providers or partners, including (but not limited to) organisations that conduct competency or psychometric tests, payroll processing or other employment related services;
• Your nominated referees;
• Any government authority;
• Any law enforcement body, including the police; and
• Any educational or vocational organisations to the extent necessary to verify your qualifications.

Safeguarding and Securing Your Data

Jobmedia takes all reasonable steps to keep personal information secure, accurate and up to date. However, there are inherent risks in transmitting information across the internet. The Internet is an open system and we cannot guarantee the security of the personal information you submit.

Accordingly, while we seek to protect your personal information through our own security measures, Jobmedia cannot accept responsibility for the security of information you send to or receive from us over the Internet or for any unauthorised access or use of that information. Our websites may contain links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links Jobmedia is not held responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you access to from our website.

Our Cookie Policy

Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to use the data it collects regarding your online behaviour (analyse web traffic, web pages you spend the most time on, and websites you visit).

The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the data is completely removed from our systems.

Please note that cookies don't allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide a better experience for you.

If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser. 

Accessing and Updating Your Data

In the instance that your personal information has changed or you consider it is not accurate, up to date or complete, you may contact us and we will update and correct the information in accordance with applicable privacy law. We may also contact you from time to time to check the information is still correct. We may ask to verify your identity and for more information about your request. You are welcome to access your personal information subject to any exceptions provided by relevant legislation.

Any questions? You can contact us on: 09 377 2346