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  • 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 … living in New Zealand that you need to know. Ask them: How was moving to New Zealand different from what you … get relevant work experience for the jobs you might apply for. Plan and prepare to get a job that will help 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 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 … living in New Zealand that you need to know. Ask them: How was moving to New Zealand different from what you … Certificates  must be less than six months old  when you apply.  Your chest x-ray and medical certificates  must be no …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands/moving-with-a-pacific-access-category-visa
  • Information for partners

    … visa options. Check out which visa you may qualify for and how to apply for it. You should also check what visas your children …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/partners-of-migrants
  • Taxes

    … The New Zealand Government relies on taxes to help fund services that benefit all New Zealanders. All … as IRD. This page helps you learn about our tax system and how it works. It is just a summary — we suggest you seek … have recently arrived in New Zealand, you may be able to apply for your IRD number through IRD's 'new arrival' process …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax/taxes
  • Develop a New Zealand-style CV

    … Most employers will quickly scan your CV to decide if it is worth reading in more detail. So it needs … experience. They also like to see some evidence of how you have applied your skills. It is best to only include … employers expect a cover letter with your CV when you apply for a job. A cover letter is a ‘sales pitch’ about why …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/develop-a-nz-style-cv
  • Choosing a school

    … zone for a school are guaranteed a place there. You can apply for your children to go to a school in a different zone, but children living … more information about New Zealand schools, how to to choose a school and how to enrol your children. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schooling/choosing-a-school
  • 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 for consent prior to purchasing, only one of you will … a home | settled.govt.nz Building a new home | ConsumerNZ How to buy a property The process for buying a property in …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building
  • Working Holidays

    … with a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is an easy low-cost way to see more of New Zealand, meet more people, and have more … holder of a Working Holiday Visa then you must first apply. If you are current holder then you may plan to work. … and open a NZ bank account before you arrive.  Find out how on this helpful page from the NZ Pocket Guide . An IRD …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/working-holidays
  • Moving from the Pacific Islands

    … New Zealand is a great place to live, with many opportunities for you and your family. New … a visa. There may be a few different visas that you can apply for, and each one has different rules and ways to … 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
  • Another way to prove you are you

    … age changed in 1999, the then 18+ Card was designed to help licensed alcohol retailers to make sure their … alternative. And it's not only for Kiwis. You can also apply as a visitor, international student or temporary worker … remain valid for 10 years from the date of the issue.  How to apply You must be able to prove you are 18 years old …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/another-way-to-prove-you-are-you
  • 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 … of visa that are available. If you’re aged 18-30, you can apply for a working holiday visas that gives young Irish …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland
  • Moving to New Zealand from Singapore

    … New Zealand is a great place to broaden your experience of the world and a wonderful environment for children to grow up in. Find out how New Zealand compares to Singapore, and how you can get a … of a Singapore university or polytechnic aged 18-30 can apply for the Singapore Work Exchange Programme. This visa …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/singapore
  • 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 … provides services or goods to New Zealanders. You must apply for the visa that matches your primary reason for …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealand
  • Our NZ way of working

    To fit successfully into a job here you’ll need to be aware … than 20 employees, account for 40% of economic output. How New Zealand firms compare Country and no. of employees … set. But you will have to be flexible and prepared to apply 'Kiwi ingenuity' to solving new challenges. It wasn’t …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/our-nz-way-of-working
  • Volunteering in New Zealand

    … their own time for free. People in New Zealand volunteer to help non-profit community groups provide much needed … or to learn new ones? What do I really enjoy doing and how can I best contribute? Do I prefer to work with certain … clubs SEEK Volunteer Seek Volunteer lets you search and apply for volunteering opportunities based on your interests …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/volunteering-in-new-zealand
  • Buying a home

    … styles vary throughout the country There are many things to consider when looking to buy including how you will pay for it, getting a home loan and finding the … lenders deal with them.  Some lenders will charge a fee to apply. They may impose other conditions on the loan such as …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-home
  • Moving to New Zealand from Australia

    How New Zealand compares We speak the same language and share … quite different, there is less hierarchy and people tend to get on with things more quickly. Anthony Healy, CEO BNZ … or permanent resident of Australia you don't need to apply for a visa to live and work in New Zealand. You can be …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/australia
  • Succeeding in job interviews

    … Employer Guide Interviews in New Zealand can be different to what you are used to. New Zealanders are quite informal, … about your potential employer. Think about your skills, how they apply to the role and what practical examples you can offer …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews
  • Paying for healthcare services

    … or subsidised health and disability services are provided to eligible people in New Zealand. This includes: subsidised … citizen or permanent resident or resident (exceptions apply if you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident … country or when you arrive in New Zealand. You can decide how much cover you want. There are special types of travel …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/healthcare/paying-for-healthcare-services
  • 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, … is for longer than three months.  Various conditions apply - mainly, you’ll need the offer of a place at an …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/malaysia
  • 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.” … and they told us we would most likely be eligible to apply for our residency, going through the points system. We …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-city
  • Government services for returning New Zealanders

    … New Zealand allows former residents of one country access to certain benefits and pensions under the other country's … tertiary education. New Zealand citizens are eligible to apply for Student Loans or the Student Allowance when they … rate, which is higher than the normal deduction rate. How to find your IRD number | IRD Getting an IR number | IRD …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/nzreturnservices
  • After you graduate

    … have achieved a New Zealand qualification, you may be able to apply for a post study work visa that lets you stay in New … Work pages. Our Newcomer guide can help you to understand how things work in a Kiwi workplace. Finding work in New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/after-you-graduate
  • Move to New Zealand

    … but our six-step guide can help you plan your move to New Zealand. You are more likely to be able to work in New … Choose the best visa for you. This is likely to depend on how long you want to stay, whether your skills are in demand … you will need to have your qualifications recognised or to apply for registration. 4 Apply for your visa Once you have a …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand
  • Citizenship

    … Benefits of New Zealand citizenship include: The right to travel freely overseas and return on a New Zealand … all of the requirements to get New Zealand citizenship. How to apply for NZ citizenship | Govt.nz New Zealand offers all …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealand/citizenship
  • A cultural education

    …   Before most migrants come to New Zealand, all they know about Māori culture is the haka … to Levin, they have gained a deeper understanding of how Māori people see the world. The Māori culture is very … life over traffic and high housing costs, so Garth did not apply for jobs in large cities. “For us, Levin was ideal …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-cultural-education
  • Sonographer moves from Chicago to New Zealand

    … at Castle Hill “New Zealand was a country I always wanted to travel to because I knew how beautiful it was, and work was a way to get there,” says … resident status in New Zealand and will be entitled to apply to become a permanent resident in another two years. “I …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sonographer-moves-from-chicago-to-new-zealand
  • Northland Recreation

    … activities From driving the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to swimming with dolphins in the Bay of Islands, these … Check the site to see what’s available in your area and how you can get involved.  Joining a club or team is a great … closed to fishing and some limits on daily catches will apply wherever you are. The catch limits apply to shellfish, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/northland/recreation
  • Tertiary education & training

    … options, often in flexible ways such as distance learning, to meet the needs of adult learners. The New Zealand … education.  New Zealand citizens are eligible to apply for student loans, the Student Allowance and the Fees … are eligible to apply for these.​ What study costs and how to fund it | careers.govt.nz Training or re-training as …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schooling/tertiary-education-training
  • Financial assistance

    … for other people and have always had a strong commitment to social welfare. For example, New Zealand was the first … until you are a permanent resident - which you can apply for after temporary residence of two years. For full … get either one or two weeks' unpaid leave, depending on how long they have been employed. Read more at the website of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax/financial-assistance
  • Getting legal help

    … You may need to use a lawyer to: buy or sell real estate (‘conveyancing’) … A will is a major part of your plan as it lets you say how you want your property to be distributed when you die. It … someone at the local District Court can tell you how to apply for legal aid.  Legal aid | Ministry of Justice Find …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/safety/getting-legal-help
  • 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 … to her former lecturer Marie Wong, who encouraged her to apply for a job advertised at QAS. Marie provided support to … 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

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