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  • Enroling with your local doctor

    … is an investment in a healthy future for you and your family. Healthcare Services GPs / Accident & Urgent Medical … Enrolment is easy, costs nothing and benefits you, your family and your community. When you enrol, you pay less for … is also generally the case if you hold a residence class visa; you hold a work visa that allows you to stay in New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/enroling-with-your-local-doctor

  • From skiing to surfing

    … New Zealand one day. He was born in Christchurch, but the family moved to Auckland when he was 13, and have been there … in Auckland, it means the couple are able to be near his family. “My husband’s family has made it easier for me to … got here we weren’t married and I was on a working holiday visa. I found my first job by looking on www.seek.co.nz. I …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-skiing-to-surfing

  • New Horizons, Open Spaces

    … When Ian Visagie and his wife Karien started a family, it made them think about where they wanted their … we thought New Zealand would be a better place, a bit more family friendly. And Karien is very afraid of snakes!” Ian … 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-spaces

  • Family move from South Africa to Wellington

    … and the company helped her apply for a work to residence visa. To move to New Zealand as a skilled migrant you must be … age we would not want to take out a huge mortgage.” The family’s health costs are also higher in New Zealand, she … we just had to fit in, and we did - very, very easily.” … Family move from South Africa to Wellington …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-move-from-south-africa-to-wellington

  • Beaches, barbies and a new lifestyle

    … easier, says Nick, who is originally from Norwich. His family in Britain were all supportive. His brothers and … The Auckland lifestyle allows more time together as a family and more time for things like trips to the beach. Nick … making it easy for Nick to get a permanent resident’s visa. “Still, there is a lot to plan and the physical act of …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/beaches-barbies-and-a-new-lifestyle

  • A sweet Kiwi Life

    … 2011. His sister-in-law is from New Zealand, and his family had lived in Melbourne, Australia for four years when … Central Otago   Joth returned on a six-month working visa in October 2012. “Coming over for six months was a good … says Joth. “The adjustment of moving from home and family has been so much easier with her by my side.” …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-life

  • Moving from Canada

    … how New Zealand compares to Canada, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares … lists, you will find it easier to find a job and get a visa. If your job or profession isn’t on a skill shortage … sorting out money and banking matters and, if you have a family, finding the best schools for them. Our NZ Ready tool …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canada

  • Employment rights

    … rules. You must also stay within the conditions of your visa. Some of your key employee rights are covered on this … to explore and you may need to go back home to visit family from time to time. You will get a minimum of four … You can also use your sick leave to care for any other family member that depends on you, for example children, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/employment-rights

  • Moving from South America to Rotorua

    … 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 from … most. “If you want to be in a safe environment and grow a family, or start a business, this place might be …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotorua

  • A leap of faith

    … has wine in the blood: her father is a winemaker and her family owns a small cellar in Italy. In fact, the small town … chemistry meant she came here on an essential-skills work visa, and when the chance to extend that visa arose, she … never moved like this in Italy, ever.” Nothing replaces family and long-time friends, though Adam says they’ve met …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-leap-of-faith

  • Creating a second family

    … at home in another country is building up an adopted ‘family’ around you. Sarah-Jane Lye has acquired the nickname … gelled so well. I ended up finding what I call my Kiwi family, and I'm now friends with all their friends,” she … offered guidance on the process of getting a talent visa (she now has permanent residency). “They also helped …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-family

  • Living life to the full

    … Every picture tells a story – and sometimes Joy Yallop’s family jokingly tell her to stop uploading photos to social … Zealand. “The lifestyle is amazing. Some of my friends and family say, ‘Joy, it's lovely to see your journey, but don't … 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-full

  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … After considering several English-speaking countries, the family chose New Zealand. “Sharon and I have a sense of … Flexible thinking Vikram came to New Zealand on a work visa and found a job with Nelson Marlborough Health through … over a year after leaving the UK, Vikram says he and his family are very happy with their decision to move to New …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand

  • Moving from Ireland

    … how New Zealand compares to Ireland, and how you can get a visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares … job in New Zealand. Finding & applying for jobs Getting a visa If you’re planning more than a brief sightseeing trip to … sorting out money and banking matters and, if you have a family, finding the best schools for them. Getting your new …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland

  • It's time to explore

    … that are part of an electricity network).  "Getting a visa was pretty straightforward for me because my employer is … to the pair, who are now married and plan to start a family soon. Aldine says in South Africa, burglars would break into her family home 7-8 times a year.  It is safe here. I see women …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/its-time-to-explore

  • GP makes the move from India to Tauranga

    … rather than choice – but his professional satisfaction and family life meant the choice to stay was easy. He and wife … and then take it from there.” He came here on a visitor’s visa with his sister and travelled around the North Island, … great so far for us both, in terms of our career and family life,” Sam says. “At the hospital, people have been …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/gp-makes-the-move-from-india-to-tauranga

  • Tech opportunities in New Zealand

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked second on the 2017 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/techmigrantinfo

  • Systems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch

    … away from their old lives in England, Peter Drake and his family are embracing the relaxed atmosphere and beach life of … when Peter was made redundant. Friends had said the family would like living in New Zealand. Peter realised this … Christchurch.  Coming here on a Skilled Migrant Category visa meant Peter did not have a job when the family landed in …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurch

  • A breath of fresh air

    … imagine. “The competition is very strong. When you have a family, I don’t think it’s a good place.”  For the next year, … application process, which was intense and intensive. The visa paperwork. “I did it on my own, I never consulted any … know. Different country. Everything strange. I missed my family.”  He found his feet. He bought a house in Torbay. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-breath-of-fresh-air

  • Quantity Surveying opportunities in New Zealand

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked second on the 2017 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/qsmigrantionfo

  • Opportunities for Construction Project Managers

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked second on the 2017 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/pmconstructionmigrantinfo

  • Opportunities for Sonographers in New Zealand

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked second on the 2017 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/sonographymigrantinfo

  • Do your life's best work in New Zealand

    … offers significant career enhancement opportunities, family-friendly work-life balance and a dynamic business … a step towards gaining residence, and the Working holiday visa is designed for young people aged 18-30. More … a work visa valid for two years or more.  If you have a family, New Zealand is probably one of the best choices you …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/usamigrantinfo

  • Catching the perfect wave

    … Jens Marr was simply looking on Google Earth for his family’s next holiday destination, when he spotted something … hire someone with Jens’s skills. Jens applied for a work visa, while Sunia and Larissa went back to Fuerteventura to … involvement in a business he co-owned, and help sell the family house. “It was quite an intense time,” he recalls.  …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/catching-the-perfect-wave

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

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked fourth on the 2016 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/engineermigrantinfo

  • Marlborough education

    … Cook Islanders and Niueans), or they hold a student visa based on your temporary work visa, they can attend primary and secondary schools as … much involvement they expect of the child's parents and family. The main types of early childhood education services …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/marlborough/education

  • West Coast education

    … Cook Islanders and Niueans), or they hold a student visa based on your temporary work visa, they can attend primary and secondary schools as … much involvement they expect of the child's parents and family. The main types of early childhood education services …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/west-coast/education

  • Walking on the wild side

    … Wetton; he now calls her his big sister and describes her family as his “second family”. “I got lots of support from them: they showed me … 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-side

  • An extraordinary outdoor life

    … originally came here on a one year working holiday visa, and she worked in a temporary adventure tourism job and … and photo messaging to stay in touch with friends and family, but she says that missing big events such as … each other, because no-one has that base of all their family to help.” The fact that school children in Queenstown …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-life

  • Psychiatry opportunities in NZ

    … It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus easy access to some of the world's … personal freedom and peace of mind for you and your family. New Zealand ranked second on the 2017 Global Peace … the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work visa may be easier. This is because the Government has …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/psychiatrymigrantinfo

  • A taste of Hawke's Bay

    … missed New Zealand, and moved back on a working holiday visa. But she could not find a job and moved back home, only … after eating so much!” Being so far from Singapore and family and friends can be lonely, but messaging and video … she says. “Being Asian, usually we are quite close with family, and in Singapore it’s so small, so usually we live …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bay

  • Outward Bound

    … excited about the move too. Morgane arrived on a working visa in early 2012 and her employer hired a company to manage Etienne’s partner visa, which was granted after two months. They’re now both … finds Skype is vital for keeping up connections with family and friends in France. “If  you are out of sight, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-bound

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