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… (in a low mood) or homesick when you're settling into your new life in New Zealand. Sometimes you will question whether you should … Your local centre | Parents Centre Aotearoa Home | Kiwi Families … Stages of settling in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/stages-of-settling-inVolunteers flock to Zealandia
… 200 years to a time before European settlers arrived in New Zealand, bringing with them today’s ever-present enemies … Zealandia, birds like the kaka, which is rare on mainland New Zealand, and the little spotted kiwi, which now only survives on predator-free offshore …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/volunteers-flock-to-zealandiaWidening his horizons
… fourth-largest city, he also wanted to discover new places. “Life in Mendoza is calm and relaxed. It's a nice … for personal and professional growth, and to meet new people and see new cultures. That motivated me to start … Zealand. It has taken him a while to get used to how the Kiwi accent sounds. “You speak fast, and the pronunciation of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsSoftware engineer Elise moves to New Zealand
… when she signed up for job notifications on the New Zealand government’s immigration website. She was sent a … Elise was one of the chosen 94. She’d never even met a Kiwi before, but shortly after that trip she and her husband … to Wellington. Forward-thinking startups Elise arrived in New Zealand in August 2017 to work for Xero, which develops …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealandA marriage of career and lifestyle
… working in several countries, and fell in love with New Zealand Ilena Isak and Andrea Stocchero honeymooned in New Zealand, touring the country for 20 days in October 2012. … so far have been unexpectedly expensive groceries and cold Kiwi houses compared with those in Europe. “But we can put up …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyleFamily focus
… Tontini and Silvia Canessa first considered moving to New Zealand when Fabio was invited to Wellington to interview … vacancy with GNS Science. After only five days in New Zealand the couple were very impressed and liked what … their small apartment in Italy bought them a house with a Kiwi section (with room for a climbing frame and trampoline) …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-focusCarribean Vet moves to Hamilton
… While holidaying in New Zealand in 2013, Aurore Scordino received three job … The emergency veterinarian (vet) was in demand because New Zealand currently doesn’t train enough vets. Also, being … Veterinary Medicine and specialising as an emergency vet. Kiwi friends in the US would show her pictures of New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/carribean-vet-moves-to-hamiltonAt home in Dunedin
… “We are so grateful to New Zealand and its people - they are so good to us and we … says Roodt family “We’re not South Africans living in New Zealand,” former South African rocket scientist Dr Henk … the culture here. To do that we need to be part of the Kiwi culture and we’re working hard to immerse ourselves,” he …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/at-home-in-dunedinFamily life returns for migrant couple
… have been here and they told me lots of good things about New Zealand,” Rene Quinones Rene Quinones is a painter with … family in the Philippines. The idea of moving to New Zealand came when Rene’s brother-in-law was applying for … the family. With our children here, our plan is to have a Kiwi lifestyle." Rene and Christina Quinones Food is easy to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-life-returns-for-migrant-coupleVeterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand
… Some migrants fall in love with New Zealand, then find a job that enables them to move here. … of a professional opportunity – and discovered that New Zealand offers the kind of life she loves. Born in the … get a little bit more homesick in those situations.” But Kiwi hospitality helped: Janelle met her neighbours on …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealandDeveloper programmer moves to New Zealand
… Stuart. Stuart and his fiancée, Teri Milton, arrived in New Zealand in August 2016. Doing good work Stuart, who was … the Year in 2016, is one of Springload’s technical leads. "New Zealand workplaces have embraced flexible working." Klim … Time to be creative Stuart says he enjoys the Kiwi attitude that it’s important to balance working hard …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/developer-programmer-moves-to-new-zealandBeaches, 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, … was a reminder that things are done differently in New Zealand. Helen is a Kiwi but she had been away for 10 years – one of those …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyleArts & culture
… you to search for events of all types happening across New Zealand. What’s on in New Zealand | Eventfinda Music, arts, theatre Museums Te Papa … Zeroland Popular music, world music, jazz We have a strong Kiwi popular music scene - from rock and reggae to dub and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/recreation/arts-cultureYacht Designer moves from Italy to Wellington
… years ago from Italy. After deciding to leave their first New Zealand destination they shifted south to Wellington, … you’d met at previous events.” Inspired by the innovative New Zealand approach to yacht design, Lapo sold his boat … adjusting. Now though, Lapo says Duccio is the “most kiwi” member of the family and his son is pleased he stuck …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/yacht-designer-moves-from-italy-to-wellingtonA sense of belonging
… when she is moving back. “I’m not. Right now my life in New Zealand is great. I live in a lovely seaside community … playcentre to feel at home. Susie, her husband Pete – a New Zealander - and their two children live in Lyall Bay in … we discussed right from the beginning.” Because Pete is a Kiwi, she knew what to expect in terms of living standards …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belongingTaiwanese students stay after qualifying in Christchurch
… Lee was surprised at how much he enjoyed it. Moving to New Zealand as teenagers gave both of them relief from … him phone two months later and say he wanted to stay in New Zealand. It was different for Angela: she moved here with … in Taiwan – and their young son, Lucas, is growing up as a Kiwi. Initially, teenage Isaac didn’t think Christchurch …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/taiwanese-students-stay-after-qualifying-in-christchurchLearning English
… English language training in New Zealand is often called ESOL training (English for … language class near you Pre-purchasing tuition Some New Zealand visas have minimum English language requirements. … sizes are usually small so it is easy to talk (chat) with Kiwi English speakers. You may also meet other people who …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/english-language/learning-englishMoved by chance, stayed by choice.
… job at the University of Auckland and Mojdeh has set up New Zealand’s first Iranian institute. “Rotorua is a piece of heaven,” says Mojdeh. “It was the first city we saw in New Zealand. It was peaceful, it was beautiful.” Three … daughter Vianna was born. “I found very good friends, Kiwi and Iranian, we’re still in touch with most of them. It …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moved-by-chance-stayed-by-choiceFrom teenage student to successful resident
… development facilitator Monica Mu chose to study in New Zealand because it was an English-speaking country and … assisted her student application recommended Auckland as New Zealand’s biggest city. It was 2002 when Monica arrived … them around Auckland and “trying to expose them to as much Kiwi culture as possible” … From teenage student to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-teenage-student-to-successful-residentA sweet Kiwi Life
… So it’s fitting that now Joth works as a beekeeper in New Zealand, one of the world’s most rugby-loving nations. … holiday in December 2011. His sister-in-law is from New Zealand, and his family had lived in Melbourne, Australia … sit and have a beer with you and have a yarn.” … A sweet Kiwi Life …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-lifeMake your overseas experience relevant to New Zealand
… Many New Zealand businesses value work experience gained in New Zealand. This is because it can show that you are familiar with Kiwi ways of working and you may require less training when …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/make-your-overseas-experience-relevant-to-newAfter you graduate
… If you have achieved a New Zealand qualification, you may be able to apply for a post study work visa that lets you stay in New Zealand for up to three years. This will allow you to get … guide can help you to understand how things work in a Kiwi workplace. Finding work in New Zealand Guide to Kiwi …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/after-you-graduatePsychiatrist 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 … and Ian decided it was time for a change. They chose New Zealand, and visited the North Island one August to see … demanding work.” The family had a perfect introduction to Kiwi life: on the day they arrived in March 2014, someone …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0Shopping
… rather than later you will need a local card, linked to a New Zealand bank. For information about setting up a bank … Money & Tax Consumer protection Shoppers’ rights in New Zealand are well protected by the Consumer Guarantees … range of food items at a local ‘dairy’. A dairy is the Kiwi name for a small convenience or corner store. Some …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/logistics-for-getting-started/shoppingJobs in Auckland
… per cent to national GDP. [Source: Statistics New Zealand data, 2018]. Seasonal work in Auckland Looking … overview Our NZ way of working Support in the workplace New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, with two large … volunteer positions to apply and enhance their skills in a Kiwi work environment. Pacific Business Trust - Assists …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/jobs-employmentBuilding a business and a life
… But when she was deciding where to do her master’s degree, New Zealand stood out. The University of Auckland is rated … gay, I decided to try the place that accepts my situation. New Zealand has same-sex marriage, which is a really, really … efficient and economical. “The thing I like most about Kiwi working life is, you can share your ideas, you can …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-lifeFrom Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition
… uses the word “lucky” a lot when describing her move to New Zealand – and how easy it’s been to feel at home here. Ireland and New Zealand are often compared to each other. For civil … to cater for growth.” Máire loves the casual nature of Kiwi barbecues, where you can bring along a few uninvited …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionThe fruits of her labour
… appropriate that a migrant in the process of becoming a Kiwi is working on ways to make the most of New Zealand’s kiwifruit harvest. Beijing-born Janelle Li Mo … University’s Singapore campus. Some lecturers flew from New Zealand to Singapore to teach the students. “We heard …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-fruits-of-her-labourShow that you can work in a New Zealand way
… In New Zealand, managers and employees often have an informal … it is common to refer to your boss by their first name. Kiwi employees prefer managers to consult and ask, not to command. In a job interview in New Zealand, it is helpful to show that you can fit in with …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/show-that-you-can-work-in-a-new-zealand-wayWorth the effort
… laughs. Originally from Donegal in Ireland, Paddy moved to New Zealand in 2012 to work for ADT Security. The company … to spend that time somewhere I enjoy.” Paddy first visited New Zealand as a side trip while backpacking around Australia … and airport security systems – including supporting some Kiwi companies through ADT Security. When the company won the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/worth-the-effortA Successful Psychology
… career as a clinical psychologist. The couple had visited New Zealand in 1999 on a six-week backpacking holiday, says … visa options for their situation. Emma registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and began applying for jobs; … Emma and Jason are happy to have their children growing up Kiwi, in a more outdoors and relaxed culture. Summer rituals, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychologyA breath of fresh air
… China’s huge population places pressures on children that New Zealanders cannot easily imagine. “The competition is … school, as most people do in China, but before he came to New Zealand he had rarely spoken it. You can hear the … me, and I didn’t understand them either. But now my Kiwi colleagues tell me my English has improved heaps. Though …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-air