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… in Wellington, he thought it sounded like a cool place to work. “Springload gave off a really nice vibe about its work culture. My fiancée and I had an appetite for adventure … in terms of quality,” Stuart says. “Wellington is very social and it has a fun, feel-good vibe. You’re made to feel …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/developer-programmer-moves-to-new-zealandBuilding a new life & a new city
… and with the rebuild there was going to be a lot of work. There was also the excitement of a new challenge – a … that with the huge cost of the move, they had to make it work. “We decided it was all or nothing.” Nearly two years … on living and working here in Christchurch.” Groceries, social activities and petrol seem expensive. However, the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityFrom teenage student to successful resident
… you interact with people. " Student visas allow part-time work and Monica found jobs by walking into restaurants and … Chinese here in New Zealand and I did some volunteer work.” Monica opted for a psychology degree at Auckland … network, The Future Dragonz, grew out of this, offering social networking and learning opportunities for local and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-teenage-student-to-successful-residentGP makes the move from India to Tauranga
… life meant the choice to stay was easy. He and wife Sam work as doctors: Sam is a house officer and Sharath is a … to all the DHBs (District Health Boards) enquiring about work. “Tauranga was the first hospital that wrote back and … Sam misses her friends in India, but has built up a social circle here – that often happens more quickly in small …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-taurangaMoving from Kiribati to Auckland through the Pacific Access Category
… a call from an Aged Care home in Hobsonville and I started work pretty much straight away.” Ritia’s eldest daughter … shy or scared." Ritia Tioti Ritia’s long-term goal is to work as a midwife in New Zealand, but for that she will have … form of weekly family tax credits and from the Ministry of Social Development they received an accommodation supplement …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-kiribati-to-auckland-through-the-pacific-access-categoryPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… very complicated and it’s impossible to time everything to work to a certain date,” he says. Birgit had to register her … to look for a job. “English isn’t my mother tongue, and to work as a doctor, you need it on a high level. So I had to … is a rural area, and some residents have high health and social needs. Birgit has also found it is full of different …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0Just the right lifestyle
… the circle just increases of course and then you get to work and you make new friends there as well.” Dan Percival … to Auckland, which seemed the most likely place to find work. Armed with a book on the best places to live in … kids have no problem staying in touch with old friends on social networks such as Facebook. Jenny, who was distraught …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyleStructural Engineer moves from Philippines to New Zealand
… through overseas industry bodies ASEAN and APEC, so his work is recognised in New Zealand. He encourages other … Neil got the job after a Skype interview. He arrived on a work visa in June 2013. Boss Derek picked him up from the bus … here,” says Neil. Their church also provides plenty of social opportunities. “We have Christmas parties and attend …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/structural-engineer-moves-from-philippines-to-new-zealandLiving life to the full
… family jokingly tell her to stop uploading photos to social media of her life in New Zealand. “The lifestyle is … 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, …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 … The association regularly hosts seminars, networking and social activities, and the occasional cultural event. Candy …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessOutward 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 … Lake Rotoiti has been great for the couple’s fitness and social life. “You need to be all in time when you’re …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundMoving 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 … a small city like Rotorua, 80,000 people, you do miss the social activities that you find in a big city. I don’t think …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotoruaChartered Engineer moves family from UK to Christchurch
… experienced chartered engineer, Peter could easily find work almost anywhere in the world, and investigated options … an upheaval for Vickie – “We’re never going to have the social circle we did back home, because we were there for so … “When you leave your family, your country and your social life behind, you feel like you’re on your own. But for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/chartered-engineer-moves-family-from-uk-to-christchurchFull of smiling faces
… and security guards are nice.” The quality of Jeya’s work during his three year doctoral study was rewarded with a … “I really enjoyed my doctoral study and developed my social integration through playing key roles with the INR [Institute of Natural Resources] Social Club and the PNCC [Palmerston North City Council] …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/full-of-smiling-facesProtect yourself from scammers
… Revenue. Recently, there has been a rise in scams on social media such as Facebook, which appeal to the social nature of the site. They rely on users to trust … of online advertisements promoting the opportunity to work at home – most of them are scams. You are not alone Each …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/protect-yourself-from-scammersA 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 … “We play a little bluegrass with friends – it’s very social. They are people who all had very different reasons …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-creative-lifeDestiny calls
… workmates have christened him a ‘Griwi’, including him in social activities outside work. Although the language was different, Antonios has found … had a bad day here in the last year. I’m enjoying my work. Even when I have a busy schedule, I never feel tired. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-callsAuckland 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 … also gathers migrant stories and the histories of social networks, organisations and cultural events. Find out …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/auckland-libraries-a-gateway-to-a-new-lifeWidening his horizons
… a very small area.” Once Jose had the job offer, getting a work visa was straightforward. SKY sent him “a big envelope … on Auckland’s North Shore; it takes longer to drive to work each day, but he can afford to live by himself. “I … would drink a South American tea called mate, which is a social drink to be shared with friends. Jose can find mate in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsActively bridging the sporting divide
… exercise are good for building concentration, memory and social skills. Active students feel better, show more … The ActivAsian programme has helped local sports bodies work out how to go about attracting more New Zealand Asians …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/actively-bridging-the-sporting-divide