Steps to get a job and move to New Zealand

Hi Nasreen19,

I have created a new thread with your post on the New Zealand forum for more visibility and interaction with the members.

For some starting information, i invite you to have a look at the Living in New Zealand guide.

Thank you,

Priscilla
Expat.com team   

Immigration in NZ have a preferred skills list. If your skill set is in the building and construction fields then you should have a good chance of getting a job.
  www.skillshortages.govt.nz

Hi Nasreen19

We have just come back to the UK after living in New Zealand for the past 3 and a half years. Firstly, you must have skills that NZ needs so check whether you qualify for a skilled visa or not. You say you are so that's a major hurdle crossed. I would also advice you to find a job first before you move there otherwise your savings will be used up very quickly! It is not the cheapest of destinations especially if you end up on a low income wage.  Be prepared to deal with A LOT of paperwork. Depending on what your industry is, sometimes it is best to apply directly to the companies.  This is what I did.  Nobody got back to me for months on end but I got a phone call a year later asking me for a Skype interview! Otherwise it is a great country and I loved it!

Good Luck!

Could you perhaps explain in few lines what would be the official process for issuing the work visa, assuming that a company in NZ made an offer?

I would like my visa to be processed withing two weeks.

Can have AC maintenance job in NZ with better salary