Interested in coming to New Zealand?
Sign up to receive relevant job opportunities from New Zealand employers and practical advice on how to make your move to New Zealand a reality.
Search
172 Results
Filter search resultsOur NZ way of working
… and prepared to adjust to the New Zealand way of working. One thing your employer and work colleagues will be … and work independently, and we know that collaborating and working with others is essential for getting things done. … One thing that has a big impact on our particular way of working is the size of our businesses and organisations. A …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/our-nz-way-of-workingWorking Holidays
… Travelling with a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) is an easy low-cost way to see … is available in some areas. Advantages of a Working Holiday Visa: Stay for longer - With a WHV you can … local people Stretch your budget Leave and return Start working straight away See more of New Zealand, and then …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/working-holidaysInternational events & expos
… upcoming events. Title Event Holder Industry Location Date Working and Living in New Zealand for Health Professionals … Healthcare Houten, Netherlands 29 - 30 March 2025 Working and Living in New Zealand for Health Professionals … Health Recruitment Healthcare Manchester, UK 2 April, 2025 Working and Living in New Zealand for Health Professionals …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/events-exposVisas for New Zealand
… Zealand Information about NZeTA | Immigration New Zealand Working remotely from New Zealand If you are on Visitor Visa … as Specific Purpose Work Visa or Business Visitor Visa. Working remotely in New Zealand on a visitor visa | … about Business Visitor Visa | Immigration New Zealand Working Holiday Visa Working holiday visas are available to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealandStudy in New Zealand
… Explore visa options to study | Immigration New Zealand Working after study If you are thinking of working here after your study, there are requirements that …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/study-in-new-zealandSonographer moves from Chicago to New Zealand
… health services in hospitals and the community. Flexible working Karen says Chicago has many top-notch hospitals, but working conditions are stressful and it’s hard to take time … Another surprise for Karen was the popularity of flexible working. She’s part of a team of about 16 sonographers, many …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/sonographer-moves-from-chicago-to-new-zealandMoving to New Zealand with a Pacific Access Category (PAC) Resident visa
… Visa migrants talking about their experience of living and working in New Zealand, and how it is different from the … stories "In New Zealand there is more clock watching and working to a timetable. I have to work quicker. " Read Ritia's story What is working in New Zealand like? Be prepared to work hard in New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands/moving-with-a-pacific-access-category-visaDeveloper programmer moves to New Zealand
… leads. "New Zealand workplaces have embraced flexible working." Klim is now one of his clients, and he works with … no-fault accidental injury scheme. Stuart and the team are working on a self-service app that allows clients to see … problem: many of his fellow developers are from overseas. “Working with people from all corners of the world makes me …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/developer-programmer-moves-to-new-zealandMoving to New Zealand with a Samoan Quota Resident Visa
… Visa migrants talk about their experience living and working in New Zealand and how it is different from Samoa. … Videos of successful Samoa Quota migrants What is working in New Zealand like? Be prepared to work hard in New … Find out from friends and family about their experience working in New Zealand. Ask them: What is different about …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islands/moving-to-new-zealand-with-a-samoan-quota-resident-visaDrawn by the distance
… Institute, and came here on a student visa. After working for four months and travelling around the country for … she would try to move back here. In May 2013, she had a working holiday visa and was back on New Zealand soil. Then … was. “In my CV, I mentioned that right now I only had a working holiday visa, but if I found something interesting I …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distanceMechanical engineer moves from UK to New Zealand
… Hamza working as a Mechanical Engineer for Beca. Auckland, New … 25 and I didn't want to spend this stage of my life just working and saving," says Hamza. “I knew how busy I would … in Birmingham, Manchester and London. He started his working life with an air conditioning apprenticeship, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandGovernment services for returning New Zealanders
… system. It allows you to use your periods of Australian working age residence between the age of 20 and the … you arrive in New Zealand, particularly if you will be working here. You can find the form on the IRD website. If … to find your IRD number | IRD Getting an IR number | IRD Working for families If your children are New Zealand …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/nzreturnservicesFinancial assistance
… including parental leave when you have a baby and the Working for Families package of benefits help with the costs … New parents are entitled to parental leave in New Zealand. Working for Families benefits Working for Families is a package of benefits that can help …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/money-tax/financial-assistanceExciting opportunities for civil engineers in New Zealand
… diversity of New Zealand’s terrain and environments makes working here really interesting and exciting.” A new … Engineering at the University of Auckland while he was working. In 2012, Ewan joined the engineering and … because of the influx of engineers – many from the UK – working on the rebuild. Varied choice of projects "As an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/exciting-opportunities-for-civil-engineers-in-new-zealandAgriculture & forestry
… Dairy farming You can find information about living and working on New Zealand dairy farms in our detailed guide. Guide: Working on a New Zealand dairy farm Seasonal work for working holiday visa holders New Zealand's horticulture …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/agriculture-forestryInsulation and smoke alarms in rental houses
… night when people are sleeping and do not smell the smoke. Working smoke alarms are the best way to make sure you and … your landlord are responsible for keeping the smoke alarms working. Your landlord must make sure the smoke alarms: are always in good working order are working when you begin renting the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/insulation-and-smoke-alarms-in-rental-housesMoving from the Pacific Islands
… stories "In New Zealand there is more clock watching and working to a timetable. I have to work quicker. " Read Ritia's story View all stories Living and working in New Zealand can be very different. Wages may be … are different too - employers may have different ways of working. Temperatures here are colder than the Pacific and it …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/moving-from-the-pacific-islandsCivil Engineer jobs in New Zealand
… agencies or infrastructure and utility companies. Working in New Zealand as a civil engineer "I've done three … may be easier to apply for a visa. Varied work You may be working on large-scale infrastructure projects, some of them … New Zealand is more varied than back home. Or you may be working on smaller projects that let you stay involved in the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/engineering/civil-engineer-jobs-in-new-zealandGovernment services for Australians in New Zealand
… system. It allows you to use your periods of Australian working age residence between the age of 20 and the … you arrive in New Zealand, particularly if you will be working here. You can find the form on the IRD website. If … the normal deduction rate. Getting an IR number | IRD Working for families If your children are Australian citizens …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/australianinnzMechanical engineer loving New Zealand's outdoor lifestyle
… says Chris. “I’d done some weekend racing when I was l working in London, but when I first came to New Zealand on … often smaller. Chris has stayed with Aurecon ever since, working on hospitals, commercial offices, apartments, data … work with a good group of people. I never felt like I was working in a foreign country – it was very easy to fit in.” …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-loving-new-zealands-outdoor-lifestyleEmployment rights
… to annual leave, there are 11 public holiday days. Working on a public holiday If you work on a public holiday, … conditions | Immigration New Zealand Leave and rights for working parents New Zealand employers are supportive of working parents. Many new parents are entitled to paid …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/employment-rightsSupport in the workplace
… how we do things here. Guide to New Zealand workplaces Working in construction Working in aged care Working on a dairy farm Working in Hospitality If English …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/support-in-the-workplaceMechanical Engineer jobs in New Zealand
… opportunities for mechanical engineers Kiwis believe in working hard and getting ahead. But we're alsowant committed … You might also lead the delivery of a project you're working on. There are fewer specialists and more generalists, … of life New Zealand has the work-life balance just right. Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We’re a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/engineering/mechanical-engineer-jobs-in-new-zealandIt's time to explore
… at first, but he and Aldine always supported each other. Working in New Zealand Jacques works as an electrical … for a full-time teaching job next year. When she is not working, Aldine enjoys going to kickboxing-themed fitness …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-exploreOutward Bound
… internship in Taupō in 2008 as a geology student. After working for three years back in France, a permanent job came … he was excited about the move too. Morgane arrived on a working visa in early 2012 and her employer hired a company … helps that we work in an open-plan environment,” she says. Working in a different country is challenging when English is …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundTips for success
… in some aspects compared to Kiwis going for the same job. Working through the items on this checklist will help you … out our Māori culture page for some links. Our NZ way of working Guide to New Zealand workplaces Māori Culture 2. … | Volunteering New Zealand Can I do unpaid work while working in New Zealand? | Immigration New Zealand Returning …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-successMoving and the effect on your relationship
… more to work with; you have each other for support. So, working together, you can all settle well in to the new … and instead bringing them more stress. When your move is working well for one of you, but not the other, it may mean … your move. These tips describe what a relationship that is working well looks like: You like each other and you say so. …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-and-the-effect-on-your-relationshipConstruction project manager jobs in New Zealand
… projects of various sizes and often involves working on smaller projects - from start to finish - that … of life New Zealand has the work-life balance just right. Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We’re a … want to assess your experience, skills, and background in working on relevant projects. Overseas-trained construction …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/construction/construction-project-manager-jobs-in-new-zealandSonography jobs in New Zealand
… are part-time, especially those with children. Working conditions are excellent and our world-class public … Sonography by the numbers Average weekly working hours for public sector sonographers: 30 Number of … of life New Zealand has the work-life balance just right. Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We’re a …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/healthcare/sonography-jobs-in-new-zealandShow that you can work in a New Zealand way
… it is helpful to show that you can fit in with this way of working. When talking about subjects like leadership, you … equally and with respect. If you are not a manager, working in a Kiwi way means that you need to be able to work … on your manager to make every decision for you. The working style is different here — people are not as blunt or …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/succeeding-in-job-interviews/show-that-you-can-work-in-a-new-zealand-wayThanks!
… the key steps to making your dream a reality. Learn about working 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 your … market & key industries Getting job-ready Our NZ way of working Finding & applying for jobs Learn about life in New …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/updatethankyou2Hooked on Christchurch
… charms. Lukas had finished his university studies and was working full time when three friends decided to come to New Zealand on a working holiday. The time was right, he felt, for a bit of … his CV to local companies and within two weeks started working at Telogis. Now he’s a senior software engineer for …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurch