A First-timer’s
Guide to Working in New Zealand
Nov 23, 2005
People who like to work in New Zealand are very much welcome to apply. You
can be an asset to the economy of New Zealand.
Applying in New
Zealand is as easy as 1, 2, 3. There are various reasons why people want
to go to New Zealand. Here are some of the options you might want to take:
Skilled
migrant –
work and live permanently in
New Zealand as a skilled migrant. Productive workers get a chance to
live permanently in New Zealand
Temporary
work - get temporary work permit if you have been offered a job by an
employer from New Zealand or if you’re skilled in an occupation that’s
in demand in New Zealand, or if you’re coming in New Zealand for a
particular purpose or event
Work to
residence - apply for a work permit under the
Work to Residence category
if you have an extraordinary talent in sports or the arts, or if you’re
an expert in an in-demand field. This category permits you to work
temporarily in New Zealand as a step towards gaining permanent residence
Employee of
a relocating company - for key employes of a business that’s relocating
its operations to New Zealand, you can apply for a work permit and later
a resident permit under the
Employee of a Relocating Company category.
Working
holiday – want to take a trip to New Zealand? If you’re 18 to 30 years
old, it may want to know more about life in New Zealand on a
working holiday.
There is a wide
variety of choices for you. You may
apply
for
a
job now
and decide on which field you would like to pursue, one that is
appropriate with what you want and with your skills.
Think positive. If
your mind set is positive the outcome may, just as well, be positive.
Opportunity knocks only once. Now may be your chance to go and live in New
Zealand. Nobody knows what will happen next. Never mind rejection, what’s
important is you tried and that you have the confidence to face the world.
