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Immigartion to New Zealand
This section of our web site offers information on New Zealand Permanent Residence visa and New Zealand Temporary Residence visa, New Zealand immigration law and regulations, NZIS immigration news, New Zealand job links and employment resources.
The aim of this web page is to provide potential immigrants to New Zealand with detailed and complete New Zealand immigration information, New Zealand immigration assessment, New Zealand immigration consultation and general knowledge on the benefits, which New Zealand offers to its residents. New Zealand immigration resources include information on the New Zealand General Skills Immigration Visa, New Zealand Work Visa, New Zealand Family Visa, New Zealand Business Immigration Visa and New Zealand LTBV.
The first New Zealanders, the Maori, migrated here from their ancestral Polynesian homeland of Hawaiki. This was followed about 800 years later by extensive European immigration. The influence of Pacific Island and Asian immigrants during the 20th century has helped shape New Zealand into an even more vibrant and diverse multicultural society.
During the 1960s and 70s New Zealand faced a severe labour shortage. This led to a large number of migrants from the Pacific Islands arriving in New Zealand, especially in Auckland. Pacific Islanders now make up more than 5 percent of the New Zealand population, and Auckland is now the largest Polynesian city in the world. While Pacific Islanders were originally employed in factories and lesser-skilled jobs, a growing number are now entering the professions, and making a major contribution to professional sport, fashion, popular music, television, and the arts in New Zealand. The influence of Pacific Island food, fashion, and arts can be seen on the streets of most New Zealand cities.
The last 15 years have seen considerable immigration to New Zealand from Asia, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, and Japan. These Asian migrants have greatly contributed to the New Zealand economy, particularly in the areas of business and the professions. Most New Zealand cities now have many Asian restaurants and shops.
The New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) is part of the Department of Labour; a Government department that helps people achieve high-quality working lives in thriving and inclusive communities through linking their social and economic interests.
NZIS has 750 staff working in 30 offices overseas and within New Zealand. Because each staff member is representative of this country, they all adhere to a stringent Code of Conduct so you can be assured of professional and courteous assistance at all times.
New Zealand Country Information
New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. Comparable in size and/or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 3.8 million - making it one of the world's least crowded countries. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination. The north of New Zealand is subtropical and the south temperate. The warmest months are December, January and February, and the coldest June, July and August. In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 20-30ºC and in winter between 10-15ºC.
Dress is informal and relaxed on most occasions. Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most restaurants and nightspots. Men are generally not expected to wear suits and ties, except in a few of the top formal bars and restaurants in major cities. In summer a light jacket or sweater should be included in your luggage should the weather turn cooler or you visit the high country. You can expect some rain, so include a light waterproof jacket or coat. Pack warm winter clothing if visiting between May and September. Layer your clothing.
Wellington is the political, banking and financial center for New Zealand. The Parliament building known as the 'Beehive' is one of the city's top attractions. The National Archives, National Library and Old Government Buildings (the second largest wooden building in the world) are located nearby and are open to casual visitors free of charge.
New Zealand's 'Pacific Rim' cuisine style takes its inspiration from regions and countries such as Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Polynesia, Japan and Vietnam. This unique blend of influences has created a mouth-watering range of flavors and food available from cafes and restaurants nationwide. For dishes that have a distinctly New Zealand style look out for lamb, pork and venison; salmon, crayfish, Bluff oysters, paua (abalone), mussels and scallops; kumara (sweet potato); kiwifruit and tamarillo; and pavlova, our national dessert, made from meringue and lashings of fresh whipped cream topped with fresh fruit or berries.
Lively DJ and band scenes, particularly in the larger cities, have given New Zealand's nightlife a renewed vibrancy. You will find a variety of nightclubs, cabarets, pubs, concerts and live performances to choose from, and there are also four casinos, in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown.
English is the common and everyday language of New Zealand. New Zealand is a multi-cultural society and you may hear many other languages spoken, including Maori, which is also an official language of New Zealand.
New Zealand is an independent nation and a member of the British Commonwealth. It has a diverse multi-cultural population of around 3.8 million people, the majority of whom are of British descent. New Zealand's indigenous Maori make up around 14 percent of the population. New Zealand is a modern country with a well-developed economy and a government structure based on the British parliamentary system. New Zealand has long been a sovereign nation in its own right with only tenuous ties to Britain through New Zealand's membership of the British Commonwealth. You can find more information on New Zealand's government and its monetary policy at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and New Zealand Government Online.
You can appply to following New Zealand Immigration Categories:
Other Useful Links:
Settlement Information - Living in New Zealand is a guide for new migrants. You'll find information and useful contacts for many aspects of New Zealand life.
NewJobZ - We guarantee to get you a Job Offer in New Zealand or your money back!
BlasterPhone.com - Call New Zealand for US$ 0.03/min. Our services enable you to make high quality phone calls from your PC to any Telephone in the world at extremely LOW prices. We don't round up calls to the nearest minute, like many of our competitors. We charge per second, meaning you pay for the exact length of your call!
Travelex - Foreign Exchange for Home Buyers. Since its formation, Travelex has evolved from being an innovative bureau de change operator into a dynamic, pioneering and diversified worldwide money business.
New Zealand Houses for Sale - Find A Property. Search our listings or advertise your property for free.
Immigrant Community Center - Forum where you can discuss, consult, post articles, share thoughts and make friends as well as professional contacts. Join us today and enrich our community with your personality and experience!
Jobs in New Zealand - New Zealand focused employment website that lists job vacancies in all industries. Founded in 1998 and backed by New Zealand's largest recruitment advertising agency, Haines NZ Ltd., it lists thousands of employment opportunities posted by hundreds of New Zealand's top companies and organizations.
Jobs in Otago - Website detailing employment opportunities in Otago, New Zealand.
English Outlook - Dedicated to providing international students from all different countries and all different cultures the finest IELTS and English conversation tuition, delivered by the highest-quality, native English speakers, using the most up-to-date online technology.
Adecco SA - Global leader in employment services, connecting people to jobs and jobs to people through its network of more than 5,500 offices in 59 countries around the world.
Edinburgh Realty - many years of experience in the Dunedin, NZ market; locally owned company with refreshing approach to Dunedin Real Estate.
Franchise New Zealand - Whether you are new to franchising or new to New Zealand, this website is designed to help you understand the role which franchising plays in the economy. Overseas franchisors looking at taking their brands into NZ will also find a useful guide to overall market conditions for franchising.
Cruise Ship Jobs - Cruise ships employment agency. Information on the cruise industry and opportunity to apply for cruise jobs online.
For Preliminary Assessment of your status fill the Questionnaire and submit the same application at our office address (we do not accept soft copies, please do send the hard copy).
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