thinking of moving to nz
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thinking of moving to nz
me and partner and our 2 kids are thinking of moving to nz partner has no formal qualifications, i have qualification in computers.
were looking at going over on a 6 month holiday visa, if we decided to move to nz what's the quickest way to get into nz?
say were over on our hoilday and if either of us got a job offer what would happen at end of 6 months?
were looking at going over on a 6 month holiday visa, if we decided to move to nz what's the quickest way to get into nz?
say were over on our hoilday and if either of us got a job offer what would happen at end of 6 months?
#2
Re: thinking of moving to nz
If you get a job offer whilst on holiday, you will have to apply for a work permit. That may take a week or so to process and your employer may have to justify why they are employing you rather than a Kiwi, but its been done by several on this site.
Then you won't need to worry about the 6 months, as you apply for a permit to match the duration of your work contract. This is probably a bit simplistic, but others will be able to provide more detail.
Good luck
Alison
Then you won't need to worry about the 6 months, as you apply for a permit to match the duration of your work contract. This is probably a bit simplistic, but others will be able to provide more detail.
Good luck
Alison
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Re: thinking of moving to nz
If you get a job offer whilst on holiday, you will have to apply for a work permit. That may take a week or so to process and your employer may have to justify why they are employing you rather than a Kiwi, but its been done by several on this site.
Then you won't need to worry about the 6 months, as you apply for a permit to match the duration of your work contract. This is probably a bit simplistic, but others will be able to provide more detail.
Good luck
Alison
Then you won't need to worry about the 6 months, as you apply for a permit to match the duration of your work contract. This is probably a bit simplistic, but others will be able to provide more detail.
Good luck
Alison
are you in nz?
if so where abouts?
whats it like in nz?
#4
Re: thinking of moving to nz
Not yet - we went for a reccy last April with 2 kids. I actually went into the Immigration office in Wellington and made some enquiries about visas, and the man was bending over backwards to help me stay there. I had to say actually I've got to go back and work my notice, sell the house, etc.
We did a whistle-stop tour of both islands and loved NZ. We came back to the UK and tried to get me a job in Christchurch but that was difficult from this distance. However a wonderful opportunity came up in Hamilton so that is where we are headed in two weeks' time.
People are very helpful on here so just keep asking questions.
Alison
We did a whistle-stop tour of both islands and loved NZ. We came back to the UK and tried to get me a job in Christchurch but that was difficult from this distance. However a wonderful opportunity came up in Hamilton so that is where we are headed in two weeks' time.
People are very helpful on here so just keep asking questions.
Alison
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Re: thinking of moving to nz
Not yet - we went for a reccy last April with 2 kids. I actually went into the Immigration office in Wellington and made some enquiries about visas, and the man was bending over backwards to help me stay there. I had to say actually I've got to go back and work my notice, sell the house, etc.
We did a whistle-stop tour of both islands and loved NZ. We came back to the UK and tried to get me a job in Christchurch but that was difficult from this distance. However a wonderful opportunity came up in Hamilton so that is where we are headed in two weeks' time.
People are very helpful on here so just keep asking questions.
Alison
We did a whistle-stop tour of both islands and loved NZ. We came back to the UK and tried to get me a job in Christchurch but that was difficult from this distance. However a wonderful opportunity came up in Hamilton so that is where we are headed in two weeks' time.
People are very helpful on here so just keep asking questions.
Alison
we hope you enjoy living over there.
could you keep in touch with us to let us know what's it like please.
wish you all the best
jess and toby
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Re: thinking of moving to nz
What is what like in New Zealand? I love these incredibly broad questions.
erm...Nice scenery, uncrowded, many friendly people, relatively mild weather and the All Blacks are some of the positives...crap drivers, low wages relative to prices of many consumer goods, expensive wooden tents that pass for the housing stock, shockingly high electric bills, useless judiciary system and so on are a few of the negatives. For most it all balances out.
I like it here.
erm...Nice scenery, uncrowded, many friendly people, relatively mild weather and the All Blacks are some of the positives...crap drivers, low wages relative to prices of many consumer goods, expensive wooden tents that pass for the housing stock, shockingly high electric bills, useless judiciary system and so on are a few of the negatives. For most it all balances out.
I like it here.
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Re: thinking of moving to nz
That just about sums it up!
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Re: thinking of moving to nz
What is what like in New Zealand? I love these incredibly broad questions.
erm...Nice scenery, uncrowded, many friendly people, relatively mild weather and the All Blacks are some of the positives...crap drivers, low wages relative to prices of many consumer goods, expensive wooden tents that pass for the housing stock, shockingly high electric bills, useless judiciary system and so on are a few of the negatives. For most it all balances out.
I like it here.
erm...Nice scenery, uncrowded, many friendly people, relatively mild weather and the All Blacks are some of the positives...crap drivers, low wages relative to prices of many consumer goods, expensive wooden tents that pass for the housing stock, shockingly high electric bills, useless judiciary system and so on are a few of the negatives. For most it all balances out.
I like it here.
And a random obession with various forms of the musical form know as "dub" which I think, at 30, I must be too old to understand! Thankfully the local music scene is quite vibrant!
But I'm loving it!!