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… are more people to please. However, you also have more to work with; you have each other for support. So, working … about your move, being supportive might be quite hard work. You might find that you are not being supportive to … Taking care of your relationship under pressure takes some work, but it is possible. You need to think about acting like …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-and-the-effect-on-your-relationshipDeveloper Nick moves from Austin to Wellington
… near three breweries – having the time to enjoy them. “Work/life balance is extremely important to me, and it’s extremely important to the company I work for,” says Nick. “That’s one of the things that drew me … Zealand. People here really value having a life outside work, and companies respect that.” Nick is a front-end …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/developer-nick-moves-from-austin-to-wellingtonGetting job-ready
… Here are some steps to help you plan if you want to work in New Zealand. Research New Zealand industries Find out … are big employers in the region you would like to work in. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment … want, then this site can also help you find other areas of work where your skills and experience may fit. If you are …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/getting-job-readyFamilies on the move: helping kids cope with migration
… and how hard it might be to make life in the new country work well. Both kinds of children have a point. The … the kids to agree with you. Your job is to help your kids work out how to live well with the move. This may be a … process for every one of your children. Help your kids to work out what would make the move good for them. Then help …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/families-on-the-move-helping-kids-cope-with-migrationMoving 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 … of life and relaxed pace. New Zealanders have a strong work ethic but also believe in having a good work life …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/usaMoving from Malaysia
… that welcomes diversity. Maori, European and Asian people, work and mix together closely, and women have important roles … to many New Zealanders to keep a good balance between work and living so we can enjoy life. Safe & secure … educational institution. A student visa may let you work for up to 20 hours a week during term time, and full …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/malaysiaPsychiatrist moves from UK to New Zealand
… very complicated and it’s impossible to time everything to work to a certain date,” he says. Birgit had to register her … to look for a job. “English isn’t my mother tongue, and to work as a doctor, you need it on a high level. So I had to … introduced her to the health system here and oversaw her work. Northland is a rural area, and some residents have high …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand-0Skilled and helping others to upskill
… to bring together Samoan entrepreneurs and businesses to work together and support each other. What drives her is a … she was a mortgage manager. From there she went on to work at Fisher and Paykel Finance and then Instant Finance. … My dad [the late Lesa Lutz Keil] taught me about hard work, dedication and commitment to family and country. I have …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/skilled-and-helping-others-to-upskillAn 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 … a gap year (travelling for a year before finding full-time work), she started working in Glasgow doing marketing for an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/an-extraordinary-outdoor-lifeWorth the effort
… 800 people each week. A long commute (travel from home to work) is more common now in Auckland, but Paddy Browne … Donegal in Ireland, Paddy moved to New Zealand in 2012 to work for ADT Security. The company deals in security systems, … weekday. If he is lucky, it takes 90 minutes to drive to work. Usually, it takes two hours, and if there is an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/worth-the-effortA 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 … He was able to realise the teacher was someone who would work with him and help him and engage him.” Pete, an …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sense-of-belongingGetting legal help
… Zealand - barristers and solicitors. Barristers do court work and solicitors do other legal work that does not require them to represent their clients in … qualified as both but usually choose to do either court work or legal work. Finding a lawyer Lawyers are listed in …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/safety/getting-legal-helpQualifications and occupational registration
… Migrant visa application, or you are applying for a work visa on the basis that your occupation is on a skill … Getting overseas qualifications assessed If you want to work in New Zealand, it may be useful to have your … qualifications. For more about qualifications and finding work in New Zealand visit the careers.govt.nz website. Apply …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/qualifications-and-occupational-registrationGovernment services for Australians in New Zealand
… to meet the residence criteria. Overseas pensions - Work and Income Social security agreement with Australia - Work and Income Australian pensions in New Zealand - Work and Income KiwiSaver KiwiSaver is a voluntary, …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/australianinnzJust 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 … here?” However, he had rented a house and found part time work by the time he picked up his family from the airport. …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 balance. Even in our biggest cities, you’re never …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canadaBreaking new ground
… licence. “When I came to Nelson (in July 2013), a work colleague would sit with me during lunchtime and … in food technology, gained in the Philippines – and work experience for large international companies meant she … because I don’t want to cry.” There’s less pressure at work, which is a welcome change. “Overseas the pace is very …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/breaking-new-groundMove to New Zealand
… move to New Zealand. You are more likely to be able to work in New Zealand if you have: the skills New Zealand needs … circumstances, to make your move easier. 6 Settle in Begin work and start settling into your new home. Ways to meet people in New Zealand include: work social clubs, community groups, volunteering, meetups …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealandScottish family moves to Whangarei
… simple: more time together. Louise had gone back to her work in interior design and web design when Addison was one year old, and Graham did shift work – a type of work schedule where people take turns working at any time of …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/scottish-family-moves-to-whangareiEducation jobs
… Imagine a place where you can work to the highest professional standards, then in half an … New Zealand offers an excellent education system to work in. It is well supported. Among OECD countries, New … hub for an overview of the process Their site helps you work out whether you are eligible to teach in New Zealand. It …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/educationMechanical engineer moves from UK to New Zealand
… been in the Middle East, and I decided I wanted a better work/life balance than that.” Moving to New Zealand in May … workforce, and Hamza has made lots of friends through work. “Construction sites are tough environments, but in New … looks after each other.” Hamza has had the opportunity to work on some major international projects in Auckland, from …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealandFrom 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 … stunning. I’m also quite lucky: in the desk I sit in at work, I have a view of Mt Eden.” Máire, who is now the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transitionHooked on Christchurch
… 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 environment compared to Europe. “I loved the work …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/hooked-on-christchurchStructural Engineer moves from Philippines to New Zealand
… through overseas industry bodies ASEAN and APEC, so his work is recognised in New Zealand. He encourages other … Neil got the job after a Skype interview. He arrived on a work visa in June 2013. Boss Derek picked him up from the bus … environment. “We prioritise our family and we can do our work at home, so it’s not very stressful. Here I have peace …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/structural-engineer-moves-from-philippines-to-new-zealandCreating a second family
… first few weeks, and I was given a car to get to and from work, until I figured out exactly where I wanted to live and what I wanted to buy.” When she arrived in mid-2014, work colleagues gave her advice on where to buy a cheap car, … lonely for the first few weeks, I had that support from a work environment, which made it just easier to settle in.” A …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/creating-a-second-familySoftware 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 … time Elise appreciates the strong boundaries between work and home life in New Zealand, which have enabled her to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/software-engineer-elise-moves-to-new-zealandMeeting people
… 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 … occasions. Community involvement Local projects, where you work for a common benefit and shared goal, are great at …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/live-in-new-zealand/tips-for-settling-in/meeting-peopleLiving life to the full
… new outdoor activities, in her free time and during her work as a mathematics teacher at Avondale College. The school … experience to be part of. I am enjoying every part of my work.” Joy and husband James Yallop were living in Suffolk, … “In England there was always a lot of stress, and I would work really long hours. Here, you still work as hard, but the …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/living-life-to-the-fullLong road to happiness
… 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 for a work visa. It was a long, stressful process – motel …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/long-road-to-happinessMoving from South America to Rotorua
… 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 … who really need help,” Carla explains. That graphic design work also led to paid freelance work. Gabriel also decided to …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/moving-from-south-america-to-rotoruaOutward Bound
… outdoors, and quite a balance between personal life and work life,” Morgane says. When she got a job offer in … going for beer or coffee. And maybe it helps that we work in an open-plan environment,” she says. Working in a … drinking or agriculture, and eventually found permanent work at Mighty River Power. Part of Mighty River Power’s …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/outward-boundA 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 … Finally, in 2014, Ling Li returned to New Zealand to work at meat processor AFFCO's Rangiuru plant in the Bay of … in Wellington. I was so happy for the girls.” Outside work, making friends – particularly those her age – can be …www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-taste-of-hawkes-bay