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… Travelling with a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is an easy low-cost way to see more of New … and tourism industries have many casual roles available. Work is available all across New Zealand, all year round. And … best New Zealand has to offer. What you need to need to work The visa - If you are not a current holder of a Working …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/working-holidaysVisas for New Zealand
… to stay your country of origin your age your health your work and study plans, and if you want to bring your partner … Zealand If you are on Visitor Visa or an NZeTA, you can work remotely for an overseas employers or client while … Business Visitor Visa | Immigration New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Working holiday visas are available to young …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealandJobs in Dunedin & Otago
… for more general employment information? Tips to find work Job market overview Our NZ way of working Support in the … [Source: Statistics New Zealand data, 2018]. Seasonal work in Otago and Central Otago A highly seasonal activity … the region is famous for. Travellers on a Working Holiday visa can move easily from summer to winter work, with …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/otago/jobs-employmentSonographer moves from Chicago to New Zealand
… to travel to because I knew how beautiful it was, and work was a way to get there,” says Karen, 36. “The outdoors is as amazing as everyone says, but I didn’t know work/life balance would be so important and accepted in New … all employees are entitled to four weeks’ paid public holiday a year, and it’s common to take a couple of weeks’ …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sonographer-moves-from-chicago-to-new-zealandMechanical engineer loving New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle
… working in London, but when I first came to New Zealand on holiday in 2009 I discovered sailing was everywhere in … expected after Emma’s mother became seriously ill. Finding work wasn’t a problem for Chris, even at such short notice: … what he was doing in London, but with more fire protection work. New Zealand tends to have fewer specialist engineers …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-loving-new-zealands-outdoor-lifestyleEmployment rights
… a job, you must sign a written agreement before you start work. Read before you sign You should read your agreement … want to. In addition to annual leave, there are 11 public holiday days. Working on a public holiday If you work on a public holiday, your employer has to pay you extra. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/employment-rightsAgriculture & forestry
… Guide: Working on a New Zealand dairy farm Seasonal work for working holiday visa holders New Zealand's horticulture industry has … for travellers with working holiday visas, allowing you to work your way around the regions and enjoy some of New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/agriculture-forestryBuilding 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 … we needed somewhere short-term to stay. I had to go on a holiday website to get a holiday let with all the facilities …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-new-life-a-new-cityMoving from Germany
… debate. Fragile State Index | Fund for Peace Famous work/life balance New Zealanders have a great work ethic and like to get ahead as much as anyone else. But … of visa that are available. If you’re aged 18-30, working holiday visas can give you up to 12 months in New Zealand. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/germanyGP 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 … and that’s how I came to be in Tauranga,” he says. On a holiday back to India in 2011, mutual friends introduced …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-taurangaMoving to New Zealand from the UK
… a friendly atmosphere, an easy going way of life and great work life balance. New Zealand was voted No.1 for future … 46 countries. HSBS Expat Explorer League Table 2021 Envied work/life balance The quality of life in New Zealand really … move to New Zealand, you can use your annual 4 weeks of holiday to explore the whole country. Clean & beautiful …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ukDo your life's best work in New Zealand
… Live and Work New Zealand is Immigration New Zealand’s dedicated … career enhancement opportunities, family-friendly work-life balance and a dynamic business environment. You can … used as a step towards gaining residence, and the Working holiday visa is designed for young people aged 18-30. More …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/usamigrantinfoMoving from Ireland
… a positive ‘can do’ attitude and good opportunities for work, especially in certain parts of New Zealand and for … of living in New Zealand Cost of Living | Mercer Finding work Many people from Ireland are finding jobs in New … If you’re aged 18-30, you can apply for a working holiday visas that gives young Irish people up to 12 months …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/irelandHooked on Christchurch
… three friends decided to come to New Zealand on a working holiday. The time was right, he felt, for a bit of adventure. … goodbye to his friends and moved south – but that didn’t work out, as the company needed someone with a teaching … fleet and navigation resources. Lukas quickly settled into work, thanks to welcoming workmates and a more “chilled” work …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurchMoving to New Zealand from the USA
… find New Zealand is quieter and gentler with a great work/life balance. Envied work-life balance New Zealand is known worldwide for its … diversity you can explore in the four (or more) weeks of holiday New Zealanders enjoy annually. Clean & beautiful …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/usaAn extraordinary outdoor life
… You know, how many people can climb a mountain after work? It doesn’t really get boring. Most Wednesday nights in … “You know, how many people can climb a mountain after work? It doesn’t really get boring.” The outdoor lifestyle … Ann-Louise originally came here on a one year working holiday visa, and she worked in a temporary adventure tourism …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeDrawn by the distance
… woman first arrived as a student in late 2012 to work on a project as part of completing her Masters studies … try to move back here. In May 2013, she had a working holiday visa and was back on New Zealand soil. Then she began … holiday visa. But she quickly applied for a regular work visa, while beginning the longer process of applying for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceA sense of belonging
… truly settled. For me that meant networks, friendships, work, a sense of belonging in a place. I struggled more than … she discovered Playcentre, an organisation where families work together in their communities to provide early childhood … Playcentre], I found out where you might want to go for a holiday or what people do if there is a problem – like when …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belongingFrom Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition
… However, after leaving Ireland four years ago to seek new work opportunities, she first went to Sydney, Australia. “I spent a bit of time there travelling and looking for work, and it just wasn’t really me,” Máire says. A former … fell into place. Máire flew into Auckland on a working holiday visa. “I was really lucky to have my job secured, so …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionJust 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 … working so we had time with the family. It felt like a holiday. Then we were both working and we bought the house. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyleMoving from Canada
… world. Better Life Index | OECD Our constitution Enviable work/life balance The quality of life in New Zealand really … to many other countries. New Zealanders have a strong work ethic but we also believe in having a good work-life … options to suit your plans. if you’re aged 18-35, working holiday visas can give young Canadians up to 23 months in New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canadaA 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 … she missed New Zealand, and moved back on a working holiday visa. But she could not find a job and moved back … Finally, in 2014, Ling Li returned to New Zealand to work at meat processor AFFCO's Rangiuru plant in the Bay of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bayMeeting people
… the best shopping deals or the best place to have a holiday. That is because we are a country where a lot of … lives. This is an easy place to make contacts, but while work relationships may be friendly, they may not extend past … exercises. Find out if there is a social club at work. If not, think about starting one. Kiwis value it if you …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/meeting-peopleVeterinarian 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 … did not enter her mind when her parents came back from a holiday in New Zealand and told her she would enjoy the … making the right decision. “I realised I would be able to work very well with people here to accomplish something that …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/VeterinarianWorksinNewZealandLong road to happiness
… but needed a break. Husband Peter suggested she took a holiday to improve her English, and a colleague convinced her … 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 …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessMoving from South America to Rotorua
… as a 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 … around Rotorua. He says it’s a challenging job. “You work with people who have lost their freedom and are going …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotoruaWhen 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 a holiday. You have walking tracks, you have the beach, you …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/when-home-is-like-a-holidaySoftware 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 … take less vacation time than if they were given mandated holiday time. “In New Zealand, everyone gets at least four …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealandNew Horizons, Open Spaces
… Cape Town. Almost a decade later, while doing development work for an electronic design company, he met Karien. After waiting two years for her to have a working holiday in the UK, they were married. We decided to bring our … agency and two with Gallagher – Ian had a job. His work visa came after around a month, then they had three …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-horizons-open-spacesPreschool care and education
… There are no term breaks in the ECE system, so they also work through school holiday times. Various government bodies set a national … system. Instead, we use photos, ‘learning stories’ and work samples to show parents and other teachers how children …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/education-and-schooling/preschool-care-and-educationMoving from Tuvalu to working in Aged Care in Oamaru
… their children Sophia and Taumafai, came to New Zealand on holiday in 2008. They visited Mafa’s brother who lived in … 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 …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-tuvalu-to-working-in-aged-care-in-oamaruInsurance in New Zealand - a guide for migrants
… idea to buy travel insurance whenever you take an overseas holiday or move overseas for a short period of time. Typical … 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 …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insurance-in-new-zealand-a-guide-for-migrants