New Zealand Immigration
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Snapshot of New Zealand |
In this section you’ll find out everything you ever wanted to know about New Zealand – who we are, where we are, where we’ve come from, what makes us tick. It’s all here. All you need to add is your sense of adventure.
You may be surprised to find that we’re not so different from you but we guarantee you will be surprised at just what we have to offer.
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New Zealand is nestled in the South Pacific Ocean 1,600 kms (1,000 miles) from Australia, our closest neighbour and friend. |
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There are just over four million New Zealanders, and every single one is either an immigrant or descended from one. |
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By most other standards, New Zealand is a very young country, with European settlement on a large scale only occurring over the last 150 years. |
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English is the main written and spoken language in New Zealand – with a number of different accents!! Maori is also an officially recognised language and is spoken fluently by over 4% of the population. |
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Being in the Southern Hemisphere, our seasons are completely opposite to countries north of the equator. Winter is June through August and our Summer is between December and March. |
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New Zealand is a modern parliamentary democracy based on the Westminster cabinet system. New Zealand’s Parliament is currently made up of 120 Members representing eight parties. |
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With majestic mountain ranges, sweeping plains, fjords, imposing native forests, crystal clear inland lakes, miles of golden sand beaches and numerous bays dotted around one of the longest coastlines in the world. |
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New Zealand enjoys a well deserved reputation as a liberal and tolerant society. We do have enormous freedoms, however there are certain laws that are strictly enforced for citizens’ safety and health. |
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The long and the short of it |
There’s a long list of things that New Zealand has plenty of – space, recreational pursuits, culture, entertainment, successful businesses and an exceptional quality of life. But there are also things we’re extremely short of – most importantly: experienced, qualified and skilled New Zealanders.
Many industries within New Zealand say that one of the most significant factors holding them back from achieving growth is the lack of qualified staff.
And that’s where you come in!
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Within a relatively short time, New Zealand has developed a sophisticated, unrestrictive business environment that competes aggressively in world markets. It joins our predominantly agriculture-based economy which continues to deliver the bulk of our export earnings. |
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Work environment and finding a job One of the things you’ll immediately be struck with is the flexible way we carry out our jobs. We don’t stand on ceremony, very rarely do we refer to people by their title, we dress a whole lot more informally than you’re probably used to and we regularly mix socially with our work colleagues. |
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The exciting thing about small businesses in New Zealand is that they don’t act as if they’re small, and they regularly introduce big ideas. |
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Here we showcase just four examples of successful New Zealand businesses that began with very little cash and not much more than a dream and have now carved out national and international niches. |
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Industry information and contacts
Will my qualifications be accepted? How do I find a job? What are the working conditions like in New Zealand? These commonly asked questions and some tips on budgeting and CV development are covered here.
New Zealand Office
Neilson Immigration Consultants
Level 3, 65 Rangitikei Street,
Palmerston North New Zealand
Main: 64 6-3544710
WLG : 64 4 8890312
Overseas:
UK +44 020-32862555
US: +1 973 8213695
HK: +817 64849
Email:
info @ newzealandimmigration.net
Website:
Work in Australia
International Pathfinders
Accessing Skills from Around the World
PO Box 214, Buninyong
Victoria Australia 3357
Phone: 03 – 5341 8301
Mobile: 0400 4100 46
Email:
jonathanhalls @ internationalpathfinders.com.au
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