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Filter search resultsMoving from South America to Rotorua
… to live together, they chose to begin their dream in New Zealand. Gabriel, from Brazil, and Carla, from Argentina, … massage therapist. He then came here on a working holiday visa and got a job at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (now QE Health) in Rotorua. The hospital sponsored him for a work visa, and now he’s a citizen. Carla had lived in Spain …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotoruaNew life an adventure
… migrating after Patrick’s sister and her husband moved to New Zealand several years ago. After visiting them, Patrick … 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 … was able to get the job offer he needed for his work visa. Patrick used an immigration adviser to try to speed up …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventureBuying or building a house
… What if my partner has a different visa? If you are buying a property together with your partner … The rules for overseas people buying or building a home in New Zealand came into force on 22 October, 2018. Any property … banking service with multilingual staff. You can also work through mortgage brokers who negotiate with the banks on …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-buildingWidening his horizons
… fourth-largest city, he also wanted to discover new places. “Life in Mendoza is calm and relaxed. It's a nice … a very small area.” Once Jose had the job offer, getting a work visa was straightforward. SKY sent him “a big envelope with …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/widening-his-horizonsLINKZ magazine
… from recent migrants about their experiences settling into New Zealand and practical information about living in New … doctor Auckland careers programme Drink driving and your visa Download the issue (PDF 5 MB) LINKZ 64, 2016 … families tell their stories Making the shift from study to work with post-study work visa options Download the issue …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/linkz-magazineGP makes the move from India to Tauranga
… When Sharath Prakash first came to New Zealand from India, it was by chance rather than choice – … life meant the choice to stay was easy. He and wife Sam work as doctors: Sam is a house officer and Sharath is a … and then take it from there.” He came here on a visitor’s visa with his sister and travelled around the North Island, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-taurangaThanks!
… worth exploring. They'll help you picture what life in New Zealand is like and the key steps to making your dream a … in New Zealand You may need a job offer in order to get a visa. Working here is also a great way to get settled, join … Having a realistic view of New Zealand and how things work here is extremely important. You'll be better prepared …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/updatethankyou2Drawn by the distance
… New Zealand looked to be as far away from Switzerland as … woman first arrived as a student in late 2012 to work on a project as part of completing her Masters studies … Bioengineering Institute, and came here on a student visa. After working for four months and travelling around the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceLiving life to the full
… to stop uploading photos to social media of her life in New Zealand. “The lifestyle is amazing. Some of my friends … new outdoor activities, in her free time and during her work as a mathematics teacher at Avondale College. The school … in touch with her through the assessment, interview and visa process. The assessment took approximately eight months, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullBreaking new ground
… Mylene had never seen snow before setting foot in New Zealand. For the past two winters she’s visited Saint … licence. “When I came to Nelson (in July 2013), a work colleague would sit with me during lunchtime and … later, she was invited to apply for a skilled migrant visa. She says often other migrants don’t need to use an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/breaking-new-groundA marriage of career and lifestyle
… working in several countries, and fell in love with New Zealand Ilena Isak and Andrea Stocchero honeymooned in … Ilena more quickly under the Talent (Accredited Employer) work category, and Andrea was eligible for a visa as her partner. For help with the paperwork, the couple …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyleConstruction Jobs
… Imagine being able to work and grow your skills in a busy and varied construction … just chilling with friends in your back garden over a fine New Zealand craft beer or wine. That’s what you can look … with a professional body in order to get a job and visa. In any case, getting a visa may be more straightforward …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/constructionA 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. … 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 … Central Otago Joth returned on a six-month working visa in October 2012. “Coming over for six months was a good …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-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. … However, after leaving Ireland four years ago to seek new work opportunities, she first went to Sydney, Australia. “I … into place. Máire flew into Auckland on a working holiday visa. “I was really lucky to have my job secured, so that was …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionA 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 … I chose a degree in food technology.” Ling Li encountered New Zealand while studying for a Bachelor of Food Technology … missed New Zealand, and moved back on a working holiday visa. But she could not find a job and moved back home, only …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bayBefore you leave
… will mean fewer surprises and make feeling at home in New Zealand that much easier. You’ll know more about how to … or making temporary applications under the entrepreneur work visa category, then documents should be originals or …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/before-you-leaveWhanganui - Manawatū education
… to Whanganui Collegiate School which is regarded as one of New Zealand's finest private, co-education boarding schools. … Tokelauans, Cook Islanders and Niueans), or a student visa holder based on your temporary work visa. Students who are not eligible to enrol as domestic …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/whanganui-manawatu/educationA Successful Psychology
… career as a clinical psychologist. The couple had visited New Zealand in 1999 on a six-week backpacking holiday, says … arrived here, especially researching the most flexible visa options for their situation. Emma registered with the … District Health Board in Hamilton, then applied for a work-to-residency visa. “Having the sort of visa that we had …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-successful-psychologyAnother way to prove you are you
… First introduced when New Zealand's legal drinking age changed in 1999, the then … of age for backpackers, anyone on a working holiday visa, as well as foreign students and other visitors to NZ. … 18, are about to draw their pension, or visiting us on a work or study visa." Community benefits The Kiwi Access Card …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/another-way-to-prove-you-are-youEducation providers in Otago
… General education information Education in New Zealand Choosing a school Role of parents Tertiary … Tokelauans, Cook Islanders and Niueans), or a student visa holder based on your temporary work visa. Students who are not eligible to enrol as domestic …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/otago/educationAn extraordinary outdoor life
… those tracks on weekends with her friends. Living in New Zealand’s adventure capital certainly has its perks, and … You know, how many people can climb a mountain after work? It doesn’t really get boring. Most Wednesday nights in … originally came here on a one year working holiday visa, and she worked in a temporary adventure tourism job and …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeAccess help and support
… Immigration New Zealand has information services for new migrants to help them settle and work in New Zealand. Icon Look online This website is your … you helpful information in answer to your questions about visa applications and processes. From a New Zealand landline, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/access-help-and-supportWellington education providers
… and secondary schools as a domestic student if they are: a New Zealand resident or permanent resident a New Zealand … Tokelauans, Cook Islanders and Niueans), or a student visa holder based on your temporary work visa. Students who are not eligible to enrol as domestic …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/wellington/educationAuckland education
… and secondary schools as a domestic student if they are: a New Zealand resident or permanent resident a New Zealand … Tokelauans, Cook Islanders and Niueans), or a student visa holder based on your temporary work visa. Students who are not eligible to enrol as domestic …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/educationNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… Cape Town. Almost a decade later, while doing development work for an electronic design company, he met Karien. After … and that’s also good to do. Furniture’s very expensive in New Zealand. Ian Visagie Living in the Winelands area, near … agency and two with Gallagher – Ian had a job. His work visa came after around a month, then they had three months to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesWalking on the wild side
… and tramping (also known as hiking) before he moved to New Plymouth. But he says the landscape here has a unique … in New York; it is right in the middle of the city. “After work, most days I take the dogs for a walk; the beach is just … idea of what you will expect here. I came here on a work visa, which was OK, but I have colleagues who came on a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/walking-on-the-wild-sideStructural Engineer moves from Philippines to New Zealand
… Neil Parinas is no stranger to starting a new life in another country – born and educated in the … through overseas industry bodies ASEAN and APEC, so his work is recognised in New Zealand. He encourages other … got the job after a Skype interview. He arrived on a work visa in June 2013. Boss Derek picked him up from the bus …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/structural-engineer-moves-from-philippines-to-new-zealandFamily first for Russian couple
… were thinking of their family’s future when they moved to New Zealand Getting married in 2010 prompted Igor and Saha … Igor could study web development for a year, then he found work and gained a skilled migrant visa. “I could have applied under the skilled migrant …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-coupleEducation providers in Waikato
… schools as a domestic student if they are either a: New Zealand resident or permanent resident New Zealand … (includes Tokelauans, Cook Islanders and Niueans) student visa holder based on your temporary work visa. Students who are not eligible to enrol as domestic …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/waikato/educationBig city, natural beauty
… with its beaches, mountains and hot summers, coming to New Zealand is an excellent way to maintain an outdoor … engineer, and Dora as a senior hydrologist. Now they work on major projects around New Zealand, and Theo has … us the flexibility to investigate our options to see what visa would suit us better,” he explains. Beca also …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/big-city-natural-beautyIt's time to explore
… let you have dogs in their house," he adds. Starting new lives in a foreign country was difficult at first, but he … that are part of an electricity network). "Getting a visa was pretty straightforward for me because my employer is … through them and obtaining a Talent Accredited Employer Work Visa basically means that after two years, I can qualify …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-exploreTourism & hospitality jobs
… prospects ahead Before the COVID-19 pandemic, tourism was New Zealand’s biggest industry and employer. In 2019, we had … is built on the qualities and skills of the people who work in the industry. Tourism professionals in New Zealand … Job vacancy and recruitment websites | careers.govt.nz Visa options There are various types of visas that you may be …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/tourism-hospitality