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  • Protecting your family from disease

    … take longer to fight infections. All vaccines offered in New Zealand are tested thoroughly and monitored for safety. … for people aged older than 65 years, people with certain medical conditions, and children aged under five years with a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/protecting-your-family-from-disease

  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … several English-speaking countries, the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of adventure, and we … New Zealand is not to wait for to be registered with the Medical Council of New Zealand before applying for jobs but …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand

  • Insurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants

    … Moving to a new country can be a stressful and costly exercise, so gain … There are many different types of insurance in New Zealand and it may be different from what you are used to.  … loss or theft, cancellation resulting in loss of deposits, medical treatment, costs to return home in certain …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrants

  • Owning a cat

    … different stages of life. The commercial cat food sold in New Zealand supermarkets and vets is specially designed to meet … cat is sick or injured, you must get your cat appropriate medical care. If you mistreat or neglect your cat, you may be …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/owning-a-cat

  • Which documents do I need?

    … Documents for visa applications When applying for most New Zealand visas, you will need to provide evidence that you … the position, hours of work and remuneration Good health : medical certificate as evidence you are in good health Good …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/which-documents-do-i-need

  • New life an adventure

    … migrating after Patrick’s sister and her husband moved to New Zealand several years ago. After visiting them, Patrick was … Christchurch. His brother-in-law, who works in IT for medical recruitment specialists Kiwis STAT, suggested he try …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventure

  • Family move from South Africa to Wellington

    … city’s famous wind blows her hair about. She moved to New Zealand from Pretoria for a better quality of life and to … she says, as their health insurance covered most of their medical costs in South Africa, including dentistry. You may …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-move-from-south-africa-to-wellington

  • New opportunities for sonographers in New Zealand

    … Tongariro Alpine Crossing “We settled on New Zealand because of the landscape and the outdoors and how … and references needed to be registered by the country’s Medical Radiation Technologists Board. Dani was offered a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-opportunities-for-sonographers-in-new-zealand

  • Buying medicines in New Zealand

    … Pharmacists are available to give advice to customers. In New Zealand, people visit pharmacies for a variety of reasons – … Visiting a pharmacist can be a good first step for medical enquiries. Pharmacists are more accessible than …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-medicines-in-new-zealand

  • GP makes the move from India to Tauranga

    … When Sharath Prakash first came to New Zealand from India, it was by chance rather than choice – but … and Sharath is a radiologist. Sharath finished his basic medical training in Bangalore in 2007 and wanted to train …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-tauranga

  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … he still cuts the grass,” she says. The family had visited New Zealand a few times while deciding where to live, and on this … says. Birgit had to register her qualifications with the Medical Council of New Zealand, and pass the difficult IELTS …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0

  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … They decided soon afterwards that it was time to move to New Zealand. It was an appropriate start, the couple say, because … at how easy it was to get a tax number and sort out medical, insurance and bank matters. “In a country with a lot …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle

  • Health and Safety at work

    … are very common. About 50 people are killed at work in New Zealand every year, and many more are seriously injured. … immediately. He or she will arrange first aid or any other medical treatment you need. The business will then need to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/health-and-safety-at-work

  • ACC–Helping to meet the costs of personal injury

    … This means if you are injured by an accident in New Zealand, ACC may pay some of your medical and rehabilitation costs. ACC is a no-fault scheme – …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/acc-helping-to-meet-the-costs-of-personal-injury

  • A life of abundance

    … Sam were born in England, and met while studying at medical school to be General Practitioners (GPs). They had often talked about raising children in New Zealand because of the outdoor, family-friendly lifestyle. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-life-of-abundance

  • Hooked on Northland life

    … kayaking, boating and fishing. Two years after moving to New Zealand, Shane Diers says he, wife Janine, and children … she would focus on the children for now. Shane is a medical doctor, specialising in diagnostic radiology: using …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-northland-life

  • Enroling with your local doctor

    … When you enrol, take along any forms of identification and medical records you are asked for. If you are changing … your medical records will be transferred to your new practice once you have completed your enrolment form. … less time in hospital. Who can enrol? If you are a New Zealand citizen (this includes people from the Cook Islands, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/enroling-with-your-local-doctor

  • Owning a dog

    … If your dog is sick or injured, you must get appropriate medical care. You should also plan for what you would do … as a responsible dog owner. SPCA Bringing pets into New Zealand To prevent the arrival of pests and diseases into New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/owning-a-dog

  • Game Developer moves family from USA to Wellington

    … and developer, applied for jobs in Germany, Australia and New Zealand. It felt like a particularly big step for Jo, but as … involved. There were a lot of different forms to fill out, medical examinations, background checks,” explains Jordan. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/game-developer-moves-family-from-usa-to-wellington

  • Time for a change

    … working as an anaesthetic technician, then studying medical engineering, before becoming the Cook Island’s first … grow fruit and vegetables. “Just because you are living in New Zealand doesn’t mean you have to buy your vegetables from the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/time-for-a-change

  • Building a supportive community

    … local markets and community education. Then she introduces New Zealand slang as the language topic of the day, distributing … and a third studying health sciences in preparation for medical school. For Leila, life is getting better. She has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-supportive-community

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