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  • Start an exciting new life as an Engineer in New Zealand

    … World renowned quality of life New Zealand has the work-life balance just right. Working hard … While feeling safe is a luxury in many places, it's one that New Zealanders are accustomed to. Our strict border …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/engineermigrantinfo

  • Buying or building a house

    … buying a property together with your partner and at least one of you is eligible to buy, you can purchase the property. … The rules for overseas people buying or building a home in New Zealand came into force on 22 October, 2018. Any property you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/buying-or-building

  • Getting connected

    … One of the first things you need to do when you arrive in New Zealand is to get your mobile phone working and get connected …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/logistics-for-getting-started/getting-connected

  • Paying for healthcare services

    … and disability services are provided to eligible people in New Zealand. This includes: subsidised primary healthcare … you had a visa that allowed you to be in New Zealand for one year, and you now have a work visa that allows you to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/healthcare/paying-for-healthcare-services

  • Buying a home

    … Types of homes There are many types of homes for sale in New Zealand. It is helpful to understand the terms used most … and high ceilings. Cottages are smaller, usually with one or two bedrooms. A lot of these older “character” homes …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/buying-a-home

  • New life an adventure

    … migrating after Patrick’s sister and her husband moved to New Zealand several years ago. After visiting them, Patrick was … a crowded supermarket helped. "For the kids, the move was one big adventure" Patrick Stegeman The Netherlands is quite …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-life-an-adventure

  • Our NZ way of working

    … aware of those differences and prepared to adjust to the New Zealand way of working. One thing your employer and work colleagues will be looking …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/our-nz-way-of-working

  • Utilities

    … Electricity and gas A lot of New Zealand’s electricity comes from hydroelectric, geothermal … power outlets take electrical plugs with three flat pins, one of which is an earth pin. Some power plugs do not have …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/housing/utilities

  • Citizenship

    … Benefits of New Zealand citizenship include: The right to travel freely … by Descent if you were born overseas but have at least one parent who was a New Zealand citizen when you were born. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealand/citizenship

  • Southland Healthcare

    … services Paying for healthcare Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Southern Health services in the Southland region are … – Health New Zealand Southern Private Hospitals There is one private hospital in Southland - Southern Cross Hospital, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/southland/healthcare

  • Where city and nature meet

    … When Lelde Kukle first went into New Zealand shops, she found the shopkeepers a bit strange. “They … country and the friendliness of New Zealanders was one of the reasons they moved here. The couple have been …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/where-city-and-nature-meet

  • Just the right lifestyle

    … wife, Jackie Neville, were keen to leave Manchester for a new lifestyle but they had three children to consider. … that could eat you. In 2007 the family went to a New Zealand Expo in Manchester. “It seemed just right,” Jackie … happy in recruitment. Jackie says that, ironically she was one of his first clients. Dan sent her CV to Auckland …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyle

  • Working in New Zealand as a civil engineer

    … son soon after Jeff accepted a job in Christchurch, in New Zealand’s South Island. “Discovering we were about to have a … throughout the year, rather than deducting it from just one pay period. Jeff usually takes at least a couple of weeks …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/working-in-new-zealand-as-a-civil-engineer

  • Clean & beautiful

    … New Zealand's natural beautiful it’s not just concentrated in a … great scenery, even in our biggest cities. New Zealand is one big natural playground. You’ll find all sorts of … New Zealand, which you will experience when you arrive at one of our international airport. What government is doing | …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/clean-beautiful

  • The place they call home

    … world. For Brazilian-born Marcel and his wife Nathalie, New Zealand's lifestyle lured them to settle here instead of … professionals, infrastructure and programmers," he says.  "One thing about the market in New Zealand is people have to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/the-place-they-call-home

  • Taranaki Community services

    … for general community services information? Keeping safe New Zealand police Transport Public/Government services Tax … can join – and membership is free. If there is not one in your area, Newcomers Network will give you all the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/taranaki/community-services

  • From skiing to surfing

    … "I would definitely recommend that people who are new to New Zealand look into where they want to live based on their … travel. So he always planned to return home to New Zealand one day. He was born in Christchurch, but the family moved to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-skiing-to-surfing

  • Parenting in New Zealand

    … Help is at hand if parenting becomes overwhelming. In New Zealand there are free or low-cost support services available … or depression. This is a common illness which can affect one in five women giving birth, irrespective of their …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/parenting-in-new-zealand

  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … several English-speaking countries, the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of adventure, and we … Health through an agency, Accent Health Recruitment. One of then 20 District Health Boards (DHBs), Nelson …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand

  • Software engineer moves from the UK to New Zealand

    … says he was used to working long hours until he moved to New Zealand. “I have a tendency to work until I get tired, but at … really encourages you not to overwork,” says Jon. “One of the things I like most about the work/life balance is …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-moves-from-the-uk-to-new-zealand

  • Auckland Community services

    … for general community services information?   Keeping safe New Zealand police Transport In general two types of services … find people to share a car for your regular commute or a one-off trip. Carpool currently covers five …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland/community-services

  • Psychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand

    … a better personal and professional life ahead of her in New Zealand. “Our quality of life has improved infinitely since … mental health system. “In psychiatry, your patients are one of the poorest and most vulnerable groups in society. I …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand

  • Surveying new horizons

    … and her husband decided that they would try to emigrate to New Zealand instead so they can all be together. Zavinee’s … that having a British qualification would help her. One of Zavinee’s friends told her about the Settlement …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/surveying-new-horizons

  • Developer programmer moves to New Zealand

    … Stuart. Stuart and his fiancée, Teri Milton, arrived in New Zealand in August 2016. Doing good work Stuart, who was named … Scotland’s Young Software Engineer of the Year in 2016, is one of Springload’s technical leads. "New Zealand workplaces …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/developer-programmer-moves-to-new-zealand

  • Emergency services

    … Call 111 in emergencies In New Zealand, the number to call if you need Fire, Police or an … you which service you need and connect you to the right one. If you are not sure if it is an emergency but you are …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/safety/emergency-services

  • Insurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants

    … Moving to a new country can be a stressful and costly exercise, so gain … There are many different types of insurance in New Zealand and it may be different from what you are used to.  … for storm and flood damage and covers fire resulting from one of the listed natural disasters. In the event of a major …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrants

  • An international family

    … fronts for the family. It was a time for them to settle in one place together and enjoy a pace of life not afforded to … family. The decision to leave the army after 31 years gave new freedom to the family. They had reached a stage where … to do it, we would not have come.” The family chose New Zealand for several reasons, including the fact that it …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-international-family

  • Taranaki Recreation

    … spectacular in the rhododendron season. Taranaki | Tourism New Zealand Puke Ariki Information centre Attraction and … can visit the monthly Seaside Markets or browse one of the many community markets around the region selling …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/taranaki/recreation

  • Stages of settling in

    … (in a low mood) or homesick when you're settling into your new life in New Zealand. Sometimes you will question whether you should go back to your old life or try to make your new one work. This is the time when you will need support.  …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/stages-of-settling-in

  • Software engineer Elise moves to New Zealand

    … when she signed up for job notifications on the New Zealand government’s immigration website. She was sent a … to have job interviews and explore the city. Elise was one of the chosen 94. She’d never even met a Kiwi before, but …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealand

  • New opportunities for sonographers in New Zealand

    … Tongariro Alpine Crossing “We settled on New Zealand because of the landscape and the outdoors and how … in wasn’t difficult. “Everybody was so welcoming from day one. They made sure I was comfortable and felt at home.” Dani …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-opportunities-for-sonographers-in-new-zealand

  • Southland Community services

    … for general community services information?   Keeping safe New Zealand police Transport Public/Government services Tax … the annual Tour of Southland Cycle Classic recognised as one of New Zealand's premier cycle events. For information …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/southland/community-services

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