Search

  • Construction project manager moves to New Zealand

    … printed off 15 copies of his CV, had interviews for six jobs and was offered three of them. It’s why so many Kiwis who have lived overseas return home when it’s time to start a family. Credit … and residential construction. While the role is similar to jobs he held back in the UK, George has noticed a difference …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/construction-project-manager-moves-to-new-zealand
  • A marriage of career and lifestyle

    … Andrea and Ilena had been considering a move, looking at jobs in various countries. Both had skills that were in … opportunities on the internet and applied for some jobs. Ilena is a scientist specialising in analytical … Employer" (an official status that assists them to hire overseas when required) Scion were able to recruit Ilena more …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyle
  • A cultural education

    … traffic and high housing costs, so Garth did not apply for jobs in large cities. “For us, Levin was ideal because it … says Garth. He had to be persistent, applying for 10 jobs before he got an interview. It felt like a leap of faith to take a job overseas, after only meeting his employer through a Skype …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-cultural-education
  • Surveying new horizons

    … Zavinee was worried that she’d have to send her daughter overseas to study so she and her husband decided that they … engineer with British qualifications, started applying for jobs. His skills were in demand and he soon managed to land a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/surveying-new-horizons
  • Veterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand

    … the country’s outdoor lifestyle. She began looking for jobs here, and realised after getting an interview with … says. “A lot of New Zealanders and Australians do an OE [overseas experience], so living in another country for a year …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealand
  • Where city and nature meet

    … from Latvia in 2015. John says they wanted to live overseas in an English-speaking country and the friendliness … in an easy way. John and Lelde decided to quit their jobs and launch Bosspac as a business. After successfully …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/where-city-and-nature-meet
  • Game Developer moves family from USA to Wellington

    … who works as a game designer and developer, applied for jobs in Germany, Australia and New Zealand. It felt like a … the kids like to throw at each other and at us.” Moving overseas isn’t for everyone, says Jordan. “If you like …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellington
  • Building a good business: The Pacific Stonemason

    … from my sweat,” Lemeki says. Early on, he did labouring jobs and again, found work lawn mowing. But it was when he … that once they complete their tertiary studies and their overseas missions for the church, they will bring their …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemason

Interested in coming to New Zealand?

Sign up to receive relevant job opportunities from New Zealand employers and practical advice on how to make your move to New Zealand a reality.