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.
Search
21 Results
Filter search resultsBuilding a new life & a new city
… own construction company in Ireland for nearly 10 years. The global recession brought a construction downturn and … a culture similar to Ireland’s and a great lifestyle for the family. Christchurch stood out. It seemed similar to … it was in Ireland, Martin says. “Everything here is based outdoors. We have outdoor swimming pools for the kids. Every …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityWalk on the wild side - the New Zealand outdoors
… responsibility to keep them tidy. Be warned though – the natural environment can surprise newcomers. New Zealand … first experiences in New Zealand bush memorable for all of the right reasons! Go with a group There are tramping (also … get to meet new friends who share your interest in the outdoors! Most trips take place over weekends, and are …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-new-zealand-outdoorsA Successful Psychology
… give priority to Emma’s career as a clinical psychologist. The couple had visited New Zealand in 1999 on a six-week … holiday, says Jason, and particularly loved tramping in the South Island. “We thought, ‘This is the sort of place we … happy to have their children growing up Kiwi, in a more outdoors and relaxed culture. Summer rituals, such as going …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychologyLINKZ magazine
… First produced by Immigration New Zealand in 2004, the last edition was released in December 2019. You can download archived copies below. Please check the details of any services or other information you find as … spiritual beliefs Early childhood healthcare Staying safe outdoors Download the issue (PDF 11.9 MB) LINKZ 50, 2012 …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazinePsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… Birgit and Ian McConnachie put a lot of thought into the decisions that led them from coastal Spain to Kerikeri. … But son Sean had fun in mind when he had his say on the house they bought, explains Birgit. “Our son was so keen … or school, you will find the McConnachie family somewhere outdoors. “If you live here, you have to be an outdoor …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0Out of disaster comes opportunity
… so I was never a city slicker. I had heard a lot about the Great Walks, I’d heard a lot about your strong sporting … and packed their bags. But as they were about to leave, the February 22 quake hit, killing 185 people and causing … English, predominantly, as a country. We both enjoy the outdoors. We both have the idea of [living on] a lifestyle …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/out-of-disaster-comes-opportunityLiving life to the full
… photos to social media of her life in New Zealand. “The lifestyle is amazing. Some of my friends and family say, … your journey, but don't put too many pictures up because the weather back home in England is awful,’” she laughs. “I … The pay is comparative to England, and they enjoy a more outdoors lifestyle. “There's a beach only a 10-minute drive …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullBeaches, barbies and a new lifestyle
… time to move to New Zealand. It was an appropriate start, the couple say, because parenthood was the main reason for their move. Arriving to a Mother’s Day in … London didn't offer the same space, quality of life, outdoors focus, safety, quality of education, affordability …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyleWorking in New Zealand as a civil engineer
… reasons why moving to New Zealand from North Carolina was the right move for him and his family – the quality of life, and the range of work opportunities … “My three boys are quite rambunctious and they love the outdoors. There are fewer boundaries here.” Jeff and his …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineerDiscovering Auckland's heritage and heart
… Los Angeles-born Rebecca Fogel has the best of both worlds – she lives in New Zealand’s biggest … their cars and onto bikes and walking.” Rebecca lives in the suburb of Eden Terrace in a small cottage she bought with … meet people,” she says. “People here spend a lot of time outdoors and with their families, and I think that’s really …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/discovering-aucklands-heritage-and-heartBig city, natural beauty
… arrived here with their daughter in December 2012. It was the beginning of summer, a perfect time to explore Auckland’s … Auckland, you always have this very good connectivity with the beaches; you can be 10 minutes’ drive from some of the … “I think that New Zealand is one of the best places for an outdoors person,” says Theo. “There are so many things that …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/big-city-natural-beautyIn love with the outdoors
… They’re more likely to be out playing hockey or soccer, at the beach, swimming, or doing any number of other … actually able to fit a lot more in than we would, and so the kids get more opportunities to do things,” Jeremy … there in 2010, but Jeremy says affordable access to the outdoors made returning to New Zealand in 2013 an easy …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/in-love-with-the-outdoorsCarribean Vet moves to Hamilton
… really trying. It made her think, “Why not move here?” The emergency veterinarian (vet) was in demand because New … then to actually fix it.” Hamilton-based Aurore grew up on the small French Caribbean island of St Martin. After … and got advice from co-workers. Aurore relishes the outdoors lifestyle; Hamilton has plenty of parks, and she …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/carribean-vet-moves-to-hamiltonWidening his horizons
… nice city, very dry and very warm in summer. Living beside the mountains gave me the chance to go hiking a lot,” he recalls. “But I always … resident. “I really like the lifestyle, I really like the outdoors and nature.” He lived an outdoor life in Argentina …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsExciting opportunities for civil engineers in New Zealand
… in Raglan, which is a world-class surfing destination on the west coast of the North Island, Ewan decided he wanted to live there. It … they ski, snowboard, mountain bike and explore the outdoors with their Kiwi kids, Lewis, three, and baby Ailsa. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/exciting-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-in-new-zealandScottish family moves to Whangarei
… near Whangarei gave Graham Stewart and his family the chance to “build our life around what we wanted to … unlike many migrants, building a new home. Graham uses the phrase “blank canvas” – referring to a painter’s canvas … a lot more time to spend together. They have an active, outdoors lifestyle: Addison has her own kayak, Graham and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/scottish-family-moves-to-whangareiNew opportunities for sonographers in New Zealand
… Alpine Crossing “We settled on New Zealand because of the landscape and the outdoors and how easy it was to travel around,” says Dani. “I …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-opportunities-for-sonographers-in-new-zealandConstruction project manager moves to New Zealand
… in New Zealand in mid-2016. He has also helped with the seismic upgrade of a bank, built his first car wash and set up his first business. “I really enjoy the variety of my work in New Zealand,” says George. “I have … each way to 10 minutes. He also loves having the great outdoors on his doorstep – literally. George is a keen …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/construction-project-manager-moves-to-new-zealandOutward Bound
… places, but there’s also some really nice people, amazing outdoors, and quite a balance between personal life and work … partner Etienne Buscarlet for two years. He says she made the choice quite easy for him, saying, “Either stay lonely in … me to New Zealand,’” he laughs. But he was excited about the move too. Morgane arrived on a working visa in early 2012 …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundSonographer moves from Chicago to New Zealand
… it was, and work was a way to get there,” says Karen, 36. “The outdoors is as amazing as everyone says, but I didn’t know … in 2015. It’s one of 20 district health boards around the country responsible for providing public health services …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sonographer-moves-from-chicago-to-new-zealandSoftware engineer moves from the UK to New Zealand
… 5.30pm here I’m usually ordered to go home,” says Jon. “In the UK, companies take whatever you give them. If you give … 2017. Back home, Jon worked on electrical power systems in the aerospace engineering industry, writing plans and … Jon and Amanda enjoy exploring New Zealand’s stunning outdoors, which in Christchurch is right on their doorstep – …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-moves-from-the-uk-to-new-zealand