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… UK, they attended a roadshow run by Education Personnel, a New Zealand-based organisation that recruits teachers, and … here, so it was easy to get them recognised by NZQA (the New Zealand Qualifcations Authority). After two months, work … because she was born here and she considers herself a Kiwi. Scott was only two, so it didn’t really dawn on him …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/in-love-with-the-outdoorsEducation and schooling
… Fortunately, you can feel confident about New Zealand’s education system. Ensuring a good education for all is part of the Kiwi concept of 'giving everyone a fair go'. New Zealand is comfortably in the world’s top 20 nations for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schoolingActively bridging the sporting divide
… local badminton hall with some friends to rent a court. In New Zealand there were trials to see which players would … sport isn’t popular too, she says. Often people move to New Zealand to help their children succeed at school or … the piano. Then there is the risk of injury. While many Kiwi parents accept that bumps and bruises are part of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/actively-bridging-the-sporting-divideOut of disaster comes opportunity
… as a structural engineer in 2010, and quickly sized up New Zealand as a potential destination for a working holiday. … between myself and my Irish mates and a lot of our Kiwi colleagues. At first, settling in wasn’t easy, due to … while also taking in the scenery and meeting people.” New Zealand’s lush, green landscapes are one of many …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/out-of-disaster-comes-opportunityAn extraordinary outdoor life
… those tracks on weekends with her friends. Living in New Zealand’s adventure capital certainly has its perks, and … lifestyle was a large part of what lured Ann-Louise to New Zealand in 2009, when she was 26. Born in Scotland, she … manages the marketing and sales for Queenstown Rafting and Kiwi Discovery, which are also adventure tourism operators. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeDrawn by the distance
… New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as … agreed to it”, she says. “I was quite interested in New Zealand, probably because it’s on the other side of the … places where you’re allowed dogs”. (She now lives with her Kiwi partner.) “I take her out for walks daily, and on …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceJobs in the Bay of Plenty
… and 5.6 per cent of the national GDP. [Source: Statistics New Zealand data, 2018]. Bay of Plenty Seasonal Work Looking … a large number of jobs in the Bay of Plenty. Seek - New Zealand's largest general job website. Work and Income - … Daily Post SunLive Ruapehu Press Job search help New Kiwi Career Success - a three day training course and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/bay-of-plenty/jobs-employmentAll about balance
… Steve Purcell loves many things about living in New Zealand. One of his favourite things is how seriously … with all the Kiwis they met. “And they always went back to New Zealand. We thought, ‘They have the choice of anywhere in … He was running his own business from home in 2015 when a Kiwi friend emailed him to say they were looking for staff. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/all-about-balanceLong road to happiness
… Candy Yan originally came to New Zealand to study English. Today she's a business banker … her English, and a colleague convinced her to visit New Zealand. Deciphering Kiwi accents was a struggle. "I was actually thinking, 'Did I …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessWhen home is like a holiday
… Science in entomology (the study of insects), he came to New Zealand to do a PhD at Victoria University. The research … seven years has passed, and they are in no hurry to leave. New Zealand has given them both the chance to grow … (shared a house) in Churton Park, an outer suburb, with a Kiwi couple. “It was really positive because we were not only …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-home-is-like-a-holidaySunny new horizons
… Liam Coleman and his wife Aga Lychowska-Coleman moved to New Zealand in 2015 from England, settling in Hawke’s Bay was … from Tipperary in Ireland, spent three months in New Zealand as a backpacker in 2004. He loved it so much that … earthquake protection before you buy. The quality of Kiwi houses can be a shock for some migrants, he adds. “A lot …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sunny-new-horizonsDiscovering Auckland's heritage and heart
… Rebecca Fogel has the best of both worlds – she lives in New Zealand’s biggest and busiest city, with all it has to … – but it’s passed the test of time.” Rebecca first came to New Zealand on holiday in 2010, happily exploring the … Rebecca and Austin have two quite different opinions on Kiwi culture, she adds. “When I first arrived, I felt that …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/discovering-aucklands-heritage-and-heartMigrant education service
… – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. New Zealand is becoming more culturally diverse, with over one quarter of the people living here born outside New Zealand – many from countries where English is not the … co‑ordinators also work to spread information about the Kiwi school system as wide as possible within migrant …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/migrant-education-serviceMake a strong start
… Migrants are often surprised that the Kiwi workplace can be much less formal than what they are used to from home. This means that job interviews in New Zealand usually start and end with informal chat or small … forget to smile! What does it mean to be professional in New Zealand? Integrity and honesty Professional dress and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/make-a-strong-startNiu2NZ
… Niu2NZ is a magazine for new migrants from the Pacific. It is published once a year … settled here, and plenty of good advice about settling in New Zealand. IMPORTANT: The information in this magazine was … childhood education Skills Highway programmes Stories from Kiwi workplaces Download the issue (PDF 6.3 MB) … Niu2NZ …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/niu2nzCatching the perfect wave
… that would eventually lead them to build a life in New Zealand’s Far North. That thing is what he calls “the … in the Spanish Canary Islands. They first visited New Zealand in 2008, hiring a campervan and heading straight … But it took a while to adjust to certain aspects of the Kiwi personality, says Sunia. “They are not so direct. They …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/catching-the-perfect-waveManage the amount of information you give
… and background clearly and concisely in a job interview. Kiwi employers do not always like to hear long stories about … when you are answering a question in a job interview in New Zealand. [nznow:inline-interview:861] … Manage the amount …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/manage-the-amount-of-information-you-giveBe ‘Kiwi confident’
… In a New Zealand job interview you need to be confident without … a difficult question. [nznow:inline-interview:857] … Be ‘Kiwi confident’ …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/be-kiwi-confidentWellington Learning English
… But for most Kiwi day-to-day interactions, work, and education you will … Language training (ESOL) English language training in New Zealand is often called ESOL training (English for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/wellington/learning-englishEnglish language
… let people know. Ask them to slow down and explain the Kiwi words and phrases they are using. There are English … a visa. Details are on each visa page on the Immigration New Zealand website. Find out how you can meet the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/english-languageCreating a second family
… We just gelled so well. I ended up finding what I call my Kiwi family, and I'm now friends with all their friends,” she … focus is on countries in Western Europe: releasing new products, improving current products, and supporting …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-family