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  • Mechanical engineer moves from UK to New Zealand

    … to different ways of working and learning some new skills. Hamza is gaining some experience and understanding … Zealand, Hamza says he’s gaining a more varied range of skills and experience to include on his CV. Hamza has a … living in New Zealand. “As a mechanical engineer, I have skills and qualifications that can take me all around the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand
  • Long road to happiness

    … "In China, if you don't work harder and upgrade your skills often, there's a whole lot of people behind you who … – motel manager isn’t usually on Immigration New Zealand’s Skills Shortage List, but Candy had become involved with the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happiness
  • The pick of regions

    … from Auckland in 2008. The migrants bring with them their skills, experience and ideas. They challenge the way we do … and vineyard owners. The migrants bring with them their skills, experience and ideas, says Marcus. “They challenge …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-pick-of-regions
  • Actively bridging the sporting divide

    … time left over after study is usually spent on ‘useful’ skills, such as learning the piano. Then there is the risk of … are good for building concentration, memory and social skills. Active students feel better, show more confidence, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/actively-bridging-the-sporting-divide
  • Destiny calls

    … you help wherever you can, and I have a wide range of skills that I can apply here. “One thing I like about New Zealand is, because of a shortage of skills, an all-round therapist like me can apply all his skills. “For example, I have studied educational …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls
  • Volunteers flock to Zealandia

    … with roles suited to their strengths and trained in the skills they need. Trainee volunteer guides spend hours … are from outside New Zealand, making foreign-language skills among the volunteers highly valued. French, German …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/volunteers-flock-to-zealandia
  • Moving from South America to Rotorua

    … and bringing South American players here to learn new skills and become professional. Gabriel’s father managed … on their business, using her advertising and marketing skills. She also works as a relief teacher at a local …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotorua
  • New Horizons, Open Spaces

    … up a shortlist of countries looking for people with Ian’s skills: New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Ireland. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spaces
  • Niu2NZ

    … Tips for making the most of early childhood education Skills Highway programmes Stories from Kiwi workplaces …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/niu2nz
  • Carribean Vet moves to Hamilton

    … vets. Also, being an emergency vet requires a broad set of skills, that are always in demand. I fell in love with New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/carribean-vet-moves-to-hamilton
  • A marriage of career and lifestyle

    … a move, looking at jobs in various countries. Both had skills that were in demand and they researched opportunities …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyle
  • Family life returns for migrant couple

    … work visa. He kept a watch on the website and the list of skills shortages in Canterbury. When painters were added to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-couple
  • Surveying new horizons

    … British qualifications, started applying for jobs. His skills were in demand and he soon managed to land a job at …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/surveying-new-horizons
  • Who can drive in New Zealand?

    … a similar licensing system and requires similar driving skills to New Zealand, you’ll only need to sit a practical …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/who-can-drive-in-new-zealand
  • Walking on the wild side

    … to Austria to study a degree that would give him the right skills to get a job here. After completing his Master of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/walking-on-the-wild-side
  • Building a business and a life

    … for a course that combined business and engineering skills, because I'm from an engineering background but have a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-life
  • A breath of fresh air

    … apply, his old friend suggested: he had exactly the right skills and experience. “Kind of a dream come true.”  …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-air
  • When home is like a holiday

    … opportunity for me and for my wife to improve our English skills,” he says. “It was just a matter of time to gain …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-home-is-like-a-holiday
  • Systems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch

    … family landed in Auckland in September 2012. However, his skills in software engineering and computer science meant he …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurch
  • LINKZ magazine

    … in the 2016 local elections Newcomers learning local skills Keeping our streams, rivers and harbours clean …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazine
  • Catching the perfect wave

    … Durapanel companies and wanted to hire someone with Jens’s skills. Jens applied for a work visa, while Sunia and Larissa …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/catching-the-perfect-wave
  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … level. So I had to put quite an effort into the language skills and it took me a while to pass the exam,” she says. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0
  • At home in Dunedin

    … always wanted to be a rocket scientist and his specialist skills have provided him a varied and rewarding career in …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/at-home-in-dunedin
  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    … real clients during her diploma. “I know she’s taken those skills and employed them in her career,” he says. Local study …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition
  • Discovering a new game plan

    … tough just trying to find your place.” Ignacio’s English skills were not as strong as Luciana’s, either. “One of the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/discovering-a-new-game-plan
  • Widening his horizons

    … places, you are learning and improving your communication skills all the time. But working with people that are similar …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizons
  • Exciting opportunities for civil engineers in New Zealand

    … a family – kids have the freedom to develop their life skills here,” says Ewan. His advice to other overseas-trained …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/exciting-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-in-new-zealand
  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … pace of life. Chris works part-time teaching leadership skills to children, which leaves him free to do the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand
  • Just the right lifestyle

    … to him. He decided to switch careers to recruitment. “My skills were about matching people with houses and I felt I …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyle
  • Full of smiling faces

    … centres that enticed Vai to redirect her teaching skills. “Early childhood education is a very different …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/full-of-smiling-faces
  • Building a good business: The Pacific Stonemason

    … overseas missions for the church, they will bring their skills into the business. Lemeki has a few simple rules for …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-good-business-the-pacific-stonemason
  • Yacht Designer moves from Italy to Wellington

    … she spoke fluent English she soon realised her writing skills would not allow her to work here as a journalist. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/yacht-designer-moves-from-italy-to-wellington

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