Could I get a work visa in New Zealand if I find a job there? More below?

Question

Hi my name is Antwan and I am thinking of either moving to Australia or New Zealand on a work Visa just to see if I like it after College. My skill is in need in Australia but not in New Zealand( my skill is Journalism and I will have an Journalism degree). If I am able to find a job in New Zealand could I at least come over for 12 months even though it is not a need. What if I decide that I want to stay after the 12 months. Would it then be easier to get a Permanent Visa just as long as I haven't caused any trouble there? I was also looking at information about Auckland. It seems like a nice place to stay along with Wellington. Could you give me a little information about Auckland? What do you think is better city to live in for a Single male in his 20's?"

Answer 1

It would be better to find a job first...maybe you could go into a similar arena to that of Journalism or look at a larger company who often publish their own inhouse brochures, magazines, or advertising agencies are always looking for good script/advert writing etc  Auckland is the largest city in NZ, and Wellington is the 2nd largest...Good Luck!

Answer 2

Sorry Antwan, we already have way to many journalists in NZ.

Answer 3

Te best place to get this information is www.immigration.govt.nz

I think that you may be able to if your employer sponsers you but check out the website.

Auckland and Wellingtonare both good cities. Auckland is warmer and has ten times the population but Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with good cafe/bar nightlife and good proximity to travel in the south island.Auckland will have more employment.

Hope that helps but check out the website.

Answer 4

Contact immigration as the first person suggested.

Both Auckland and Wellington are good.  Auckland is a big city with alot going on, Wellington is a small city but also has alot going on.  Wellington's weather isn't always the best (terrible in Winter, has a chilling wind) but it's a very friendly city & maybe easier to meet people.  Auckland has better weather (but it will rain alot in Winter) but is not as friendly as Wellington.  Both have an excellent nightlife.  You could go to both cities as soon as you arrive (only a one hour flight) & decide which one you like best.  Airfares between the 2 cities can be as little as $70 one way at times also.

I'm not sure which country you are from but to ensure you aren't lonely while you are here maybe you might want to contact some organisations here that are associated with your country or continent, so that you have some social contacts lined up already (like a cultural organisation or an ex patriate society for people living here from your country, etc).