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  • Visas for New Zealand

    … Everyone's journey to New Zealand is different. There are many factors to … is best for you, including: when you want to come and how long you want to stay your country of origin your age … New Zealand  Accreditation process Employers must get their businesses and jobs accredited before they can …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealand
  • Moving to New Zealand with a Pacific Access Category (PAC) Resident visa

    … Find out what it is like to live and work in New Zealand and why it is important to … start your life in New Zealand so you and your family can get what you need when you arrive. Friends and family in New … living in New Zealand that you need to know. Ask them: How was moving to New Zealand different from what you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands/moving-with-a-pacific-access-category-visa
  • Moving to New Zealand with a Samoan Quota Resident Visa

    … Find out what it is like to live and work in New Zealand and why it is important to … start your life in New Zealand so you and your family can get what you need when you arrive. Friends and family in New … living in New Zealand that you need to know. Ask them: How was moving to New Zealand different from what you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands/moving-to-new-zealand-with-a-samoan-quota-resident-visa
  • Moving from the Pacific Islands

    … New Zealand is a great place to live, with many opportunities for you and your family. New … here are colder than the Pacific and it can take time to get used to this change. Getting advice from your networks is … a job in New Zealand  Migrant stories Lemeki describes how he built up a successful business in New Zealand Read …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands
  • Moving to New Zealand from the USA

    … Find out how New Zealand compares to the USA, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. New Zealand provides …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/usa
  • Employment rights

    … the current minimum wage and your employment rights, go to the Employment New Zealand website. It has information in … Employment learning modules | Employment New Zealand Get help if your employer is exploiting you If you think your … The Immigration New Zealand website has information on how to keep safe and where to get help in the following …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/employment-rights
  • Moving to New Zealand from the UK

    … Find out how living in New Zealand compares to living in the UK, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle.  How New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/uk
  • Volunteering in New Zealand

    … their own time for free. People in New Zealand volunteer to help non-profit community groups provide much needed … and a great way to learn new skills, make friends and get work experience.  For newcomers, volunteering also … or to learn new ones? What do I really enjoy doing and how can I best contribute? Do I prefer to work with certain …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/volunteering-in-new-zealand
  • Drawn by the distance

    … New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as possible, but there … soil. Then she began applying for jobs – and showed how keen she was. “In my CV, I mentioned that right now I … migrant category, and in theory I should be able to get a visa with a job offer,” she explains. Enztec was the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distance
  • Moving from Canada

    … could be just the place you’re looking for. Find out how New Zealand compares to Canada, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canada
  • Moving from Ireland

    … you can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle that gives you time to enjoy the experiences we have to offer. Find out how New Zealand compares to Ireland, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland
  • Moving from Germany

    … Find out how New Zealand compares to Germany, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/germany
  • Thanks!

    … picture what life in New Zealand is like and the key steps to making your dream a reality. Learn about working in New Zealand You may need a job offer in order to get a visa. Working here is also a great way to get settled, … in New Zealand Having a realistic view of New Zealand and how things work here is extremely important. You'll be better …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/updatethankyou2
  • An extraordinary outdoor life

    … Some people travel to Queenstown from the other side of the world to do … back. It’s just an hour away,” she explains. You know, how many people can climb a mountain after work? It doesn’t really get boring. Most Wednesday nights in summer, she and her …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-life
  • Tips for success

    … If it does, you may have to take short term work just to keep the cash coming in. Or … who is prepared to give you occasional advice about how things work in New Zealand, where to look and who to talk … confidence that you will be comfortable in your new role.  Get some background information from our Newcomers Guide. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-success
  • Moving from Malaysia

    … see and do amazing things. Find out more about migrating to New Zealand from Malaysia and what you need to do to get a visa to join us. How New Zealand compares New Zealand is a well developed, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/malaysia
  • The school system

    … sixth birthday. Once your child starts school they must go to school every day unless they have permission not to, for … in the New Zealand school structure. The ‘Year’ denotes how long a child has been at school. Schooling is divided … contact the school to find out their enrolment process and get their enrolment forms. Your child can enrol as a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schooling/the-school-system
  • A sweet Kiwi Life

    … wowed Joth. “It was just stunning. It’s a beautiful place to be, and the sort of place I would like to live and work. … It was my dream to do that,” he says. He was interested in how bees are kept here, and he went to visit to Lindis Honey … life”, adds Joth. “Spend time on your visa application and get it right the first time, because it will just take longer …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-life
  • A leap of faith

    … met at a Blenheim winery, when both were debating whether to stay in New Zealand. Marlborough’s booming wine industry … the winery’s technology. “I had the joy of deciding how the lab was going to look and that never happens. You … a small town as well. You do have to come up with ways to get out and about, and you do have to plan ahead to go home …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faith
  • Buying or building a house

    … with your partner and at least one of you is eligible to buy, you can purchase the property. If you need to apply … a home | settled.govt.nz Building a new home | ConsumerNZ How to buy a property The process for buying a property in … of sales are made privately. In either case, it is wise to get independent advice from a lawyer or conveyancer …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building
  • GP makes the move from India to Tauranga

    … When Sharath Prakash first came to New Zealand from India, it was by chance rather than … “I thought this would be a great opportunity to find out how things were and then take it from there.” He came here on … Zealanders are all about. I could talk to the patients, get an idea of their sense of humour, their way of expressing …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-tauranga
  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … 2012. They decided soon afterwards that it was time to move to New Zealand. It was an appropriate start, the … the right thing to work hard on can be tricky. Many people get stuck in their day-to-day and don’t see what will truly … network was poorly used. Despite that, Nick was surprised how easy it was to get around in Auckland. He was also …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle
  • A taste of Hawke's Bay

    … but food lover Ling Li Teo is right at home.  Thanks to its many vineyards and orchards, Hawke’s Bay produces … in NZ as well. “This has been my favourite job of all. I get so much exposure; I meet different people and look at … coast. I nag them to visit me in Hawke’s Bay. I show them how beautiful it is.​ When she’s not working, Ling Li enjoys …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bay
  • Building a new life & a new city

    … on their list of options – it offered a culture similar to Ireland’s and a great lifestyle for the family. … of a new challenge – a whole new start. “We didn’t know how we were going to feel about the place when we got here.” … we didn't have a car at first.” "The girls are starting to get Kiwi accents and have become more sporty- we're by the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-city
  • Hooked on Christchurch

    … He came here expecting to stay for approximately five months – but four-and-a-half … much. So I’m really glad to be back at the office and get some rest finally,” he laughs. After six months here, he … prepared for the best kind of culture shock, though: how friendly and open Kiwis are compared to Czechs, who lived …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurch
  • Creating a second family

    … warmth of the welcome she received was quite a contrast to some of the actual temperatures she experienced. “I … cold, it's freezing.” Sarah-Jane was also surprised at how cold and damp many Auckland houses are. “It's something I … for the first few weeks, and I was given a car to get to and from work, until I figured out exactly where I …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-family
  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … wife, Sharon, and their four children decided it was time to explore living and working outside Britain. After … to be more flexibility here in the way people think. I get the sense that people here are more willing to do what … Settling in Vikram and Sharon have been happy to see how quickly their four children, aged from 21 to seven, have …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand
  • Education jobs

    … Imagine a place where you can work to the highest professional standards, then in half an hour … New Zealand involves four different government agencies. Get ready to move to New Zealand | Education Workforce … from New Zealand employers, and practical advice on how to choose the right visa and make the move to New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/education
  • LINKZ magazine

    … 3.5 MB) LINKZ 72, 2018 Christchurch & Canterbury It's time to explore: Jacques and Aldine's story Your employment rights … You're covered! Helping Asians to understand NZ healthcare How to firesafe your home Download the issue (PDF 6.2 MB) … LINKZ 67, 2017 Wellington region Staying well this Winter Get ready to vote Download the issue (PDF 6 MB) LINKZ 66, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazine
  • Widening his horizons

    … Sometimes, moving to another country does not mean you are unhappy with your … new parts of New Zealand. It has taken him a while to get used to how the Kiwi accent sounds. “You speak fast, and the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizons
  • Job websites & recruitment companies

    … you use, you will find most employers here are happy to consider people from overseas if there are no people in … when. You do not need to pay the company or agency as they get paid by the employer when they place someone in a job. … you are interested in working for, even if that is not how you do things in your home country. You can ask if they …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/job-websites-recruitment-companies
  • Building a business and a life

    …   Ying Somumchan is no stranger to studying in foreign countries – she’s done research … IELTS [International English Language Testing System] to get the criteria that they wanted. I took the test four times … Ying says her life has just begun. She is excited about how her career and the business may develop, and the life she …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-life

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