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Filter search resultsSoftware engineer Elise moves to New Zealand
… startups Elise arrived in New Zealand in August 2017 to work for Xero, which develops cloud-based accounting … and stable. I thought it would be a great place to work,” says Elise. “Philadelphia’s tech scene is more mature … time Elise appreciates the strong boundaries between work and home life in New Zealand, which have enabled her to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealandLiving life to the full
… new outdoor activities, in her free time and during her work as a mathematics teacher at Avondale College. The school … experience to be part of. I am enjoying every part of my work.” Joy and husband James Yallop were living in Suffolk, … “In England there was always a lot of stress, and I would work really long hours. Here, you still work as hard, but the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullLong road to happiness
… Tourism at Wintec in Hamilton. "In China, if you don't work harder and upgrade your skills often, there's a whole … her a job at a motel he was buying. She took on the work while studying and, after graduating in 2005, applied for a work visa. It was a long, stressful process – motel …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessMoving from South America to Rotorua
… QE Health) in Rotorua. The hospital sponsored him for a work visa, and now he’s a citizen. Carla had lived in Spain … around Rotorua. He says it’s a challenging job. “You work with people who have lost their freedom and are going … who really need help,” Carla explains. That graphic design work also led to paid freelance work. Gabriel also decided to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotoruaOutward Bound
… outdoors, and quite a balance between personal life and work life,” Morgane says. When she got a job offer in … going for beer or coffee. And maybe it helps that we work in an open-plan environment,” she says. Working in a … drinking or agriculture, and eventually found permanent work at Mighty River Power. Part of Mighty River Power’s …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundA taste of Hawke's Bay
… to ensure that they follow food-safety laws. Ling's work in the community Ling helped mentor students of Woodford … Finally, in 2014, Ling Li returned to New Zealand to work at meat processor AFFCO's Rangiuru plant in the Bay of … in Wellington. I was so happy for the girls.” Outside work, making friends – particularly those her age – can be …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bayAt home in Dunedin
… in Dunedin for the first 11 months. Chrissie Roodt “The work is the same but the culture is so different,” Chrissie … thrives on the professional challenges of her specialised work and has been able to introduce new ideas, new technology … simulation and modelling. He travels widely in his work to Europe, the United States, Scandinavia, South Africa …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/at-home-in-dunedinFamily move from South Africa to Wellington
… waterfront is beautiful too. When I get on the train to work and see the harbour, it excites me.” Belinda and her … Here I have made lots of friends with the people I work with. We get together often, we go for hikes, we go out … in South Africa and the company helped her apply for a work to residence visa. To move to New Zealand as a skilled …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-move-from-south-africa-to-wellingtonNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… Cape Town. Almost a decade later, while doing development work for an electronic design company, he met Karien. After … agency and two with Gallagher – Ian had a job. His work visa came after around a month, then they had three … welcoming and quite similar to South Africa, where people “work hard and play hard.” Children Sebastian, 6, and Mila, 4, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesVeterinarian moves from USA to New Zealand
… more quickly than it was possible to in the US. As always, work is only part of the picture. Since moving here, she has … making the right decision. “I realised I would be able to work very well with people here to accomplish something that … two dogs and her belongings to New Zealand, and started work less than a week after arriving. Every day brings new …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealandPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… alternative career to medicine,” she says. “I was lucky to work with exceptional people but it increasingly felt that … says Rachel. She had stepped away from her training to work in the private sector, but her strong belief in the … high cost of childcare to the time we spent commuting to work. We decided we were ready to leave.” Transferable …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandSoftware engineer moves from the UK to New Zealand
… hours until he moved to New Zealand. “I have a tendency to work until I get tired, but at 5.30pm here I’m usually … like having a couple of beers and taking it easy after work. They are a lot more relaxed here, and everyone really … says Jon. “One of the things I like most about the work/life balance is that you have more time to try new …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-moves-from-the-uk-to-new-zealandExciting opportunities for civil engineers in New Zealand
… Zealand for Ewan, who was struggling to find engineering work in the UK after the global financial crisis. He … rainfall, steep terrain and earthquakes." He's found the work tends to be more varied than back in the UK. While many … living in other areas often have opportunities to work on Auckland projects as well as major projects in their …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/exciting-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-in-new-zealandMoving from Tuvalu to working in Aged Care in Oamaru
… was successful and she was able to find a job offer to work in Aged Care in Oamaru. With the work permit and job offer, the family arrived in New Zealand … she shows in juggling two jobs and doing so much non-paid work, Mafa is determined to see her fellow Tuvaluans succeed. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-tuvalu-to-working-in-aged-care-in-oamaruWhere city and nature meet
… or run along tracks and through bush to the lookout after work. “You can go up to the lookout and enjoy beautiful … morning it only takes 20 minutes to walk into the city to work.” The couple also boogie-board in nearby Lyall Bay, or … economics degree, says they have both picked up contract work on the side, so they can pay for Bosspac’s development …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/where-city-and-nature-meetA leap of faith
… in chemistry meant she came here on an essential-skills work visa, and when the chance to extend that visa arose, she … they’ll be in five years’ time: right here, learning at work, building friendships, hopefully owning a home. But … they’re moving to. Once there, it’s up to them to make it work. “One of the reasons why I love this region is that …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faithSurveying new horizons
… and told her about help available to migrants looking for work. After approaching different employment agencies without … Company, for trusting us and giving us the opportunity to work for them” say Zavinee and Prashantha. “My employer … now spends one day a week at Weltec. She has to juggle her work, family life and study but she enjoys the challenge. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/surveying-new-horizonsNew life an adventure
… It was hard to heat and not well-insulated. “I was at work during the day but it was hard for Esther at home with … experience was able to get the job offer he needed for his work visa. Patrick used an immigration adviser to try to … Kiwis STAT recruits doctors and nurses for contract work in New Zealand and Australia. Strict regulations mean a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventureInsurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants
… accidents - everything from car crashes to injuries at work, slips, trips and falls at home or breaking your arm … your income in the event you become ill and are unable to work. The insurer will make monthly payments of up to 75% of your “pre-disability income” until you can return to work, or your payment period ends. There are three important …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrantsDrawn by the distance
… woman first arrived as a student in late 2012 to work on a project as part of completing her Masters studies … holiday visa. But she quickly applied for a regular work visa, while beginning the longer process of applying for … home at the beginning of 2015, when she wasn’t so happy at work. She gave herself two months to make a decision, and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceChartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch
… experienced chartered engineer, Peter could easily find work almost anywhere in the world, and investigated options … family arrived in April 2012. Peter jumped straight into work as a technical director with Aurecon, a global … the rebuild, and they use the surrounding hills to escape work stresses. Having lived in Sheffield all her life, the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurchBuilding a business and a life
… part of her studies, Ying paired up with a host company to work on a project. Her engineering background focused on … countries, and Ying says they always find a way to work well together. “I think they always accept wherever you … a full-time job and running a business, Ying still insists work-life balance is better here than in Thailand. “I work …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-business-and-a-lifeA sweet Kiwi Life
… 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 … achieved this without the help of the lads, my mates who I work with,” he says. Still, starting a new life in a new … in and get to know the locals. “You have to be willing to work hard and get on with people. Then they’ll be happy to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-lifeA Successful Psychology
… District Health Board in Hamilton, then applied for a work-to-residency visa. “Having the sort of visa that we had … school While Jason focused on childcare and doing contract work, Emma dived straight into working in mental health … She found it satisfying, but challenging. “There’s a hard work ethic in New Zealand. I’m used to, you know, going home …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychologyVolunteers flock to Zealandia
… volunteers. She liked the beauty of Zealandia and the good work it was doing, and she saw volunteering as a good way of … about Zealandia before leading tours themselves. The work of the volunteers is acknowledged with awards and an … for Zealandia. In the UK, her life was dominated by work; in New Zealand, a better work-life balance meant she …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/volunteers-flock-to-zealandiaAll about balance
… of his favourite things is how seriously Kiwis take their work-life balance. “The degree to which my colleagues spend … is possibly even more scope here to make progress.” The work environment and life balance is also attractive. … of very relaxed, very competent people going about their work in a professional but friendly and unfussy way, which …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/all-about-balanceAuckland Libraries: a gateway to a new life
… she says. The following year, she got volunteer work as a budget advisor, then found paid part-time work as a budgeting services administrator and met a range of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/auckland-libraries-a-gateway-to-a-new-lifeWhen home is like a holiday
… often leave home quite early in the morning to drive to work – the commute to Wellington takes 45 minutes if the … from everything. You clear your mind. When you are back to work on Monday, you are invigorated,” says Rafael. “It’s like …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-home-is-like-a-holidayA creative life
… to the United States, where Megan was keen to get back to work as a lawyer. Memories of Wellington and New Zealand … a lot more receptive in New Zealand. Mike returned to work for Weta Digital, working on movies such as 'The …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-creative-lifeWalk on the wild side - the New Zealand outdoors
… place over weekends, and are arranged so that people who work regular hours can join them. Over holidays there are … in the city. This can be a family member, friend or work colleague. Write down where you will be going, the route …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/walk-on-the-wild-side-the-new-zealand-outdoorsMigrant education service
… Co-ordinators can help parents and schools work together The answer is one of the Ministry of … have limited or no English. Migrant co‑ordinators also work to spread information about the Kiwi school system as …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/migrant-education-serviceFamily first for Russian couple
… Igor could study web development for a year, then he found work and gained a skilled migrant visa. “I could have applied … to have a child soon.” Igor’s student visa allowed him to work 20 hours a week, so he could practise his English and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-couple