What's the quickest/best way to emigrate to NZ?

Question

My husband and I really, really want to move to New Zealand (from the UK)with our 3 small children. A friend told me that I needed a job first, but potential employers I have spoken to in NZ have asked me how far along I am in the process of getting a visa....What's the best way? Is it worthwhile starting the process without a job?

Answer 1

if you purchase a business here with uber bucks (lots of cash) - you have your ticket alternatively one of the suggestions above. However I strongly suggest you get a job prior to immigrating - NZders get mighty upset having to dish out cash for immigrants (unless you are a refuge) who have plans to come over without realisable goals.

Answer 2

I'm sorry if I sound a bit rude, but this always annoys me. When you emigrate you LEAVE the country. When you immigrate you move TO a country. I think you want to immigrate to New Zealand.

I think you should look at K-bear's links.

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Answer 3

I would go with Koalas answer and go to the NZ Expo. You will get all the necessary information...and if you have qualifications NZ is looking for, you or your husband may get a job this way....

Answer 4

If you are in the UK - see the EXPO coming up soon there on how to live and work in NZ - http://www.expo-newzealand.com

Easiest and fastest way if if you have a skilled occupation that is on the NZ shortlist.  More info see below:::

New Zealand Immigration - http://www.immigration.govt.nz

NZ Govt - http://newzealand.govt.nz Things you need to know…… http://newzealand.govt.nz/ttkw

Free Advice (Forum) http://www.movetonz.org

Cost of living in NZ

http://www.emigratenz.org/cost-of-living...

http://www.nz-immigration.co.nz/cost-of-...

Working in NZ

http://www.workingin-newzealand.com

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/ne...

For NZ skilled jobs go to http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportu...

New Zealand Immigration Assessment Forms:

Immigration Assessment form for Individuals

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/po...

New Zealand Immigration Self Assessment Systems

Self Assessment system - Individual's Version

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/nz...

Another great guide on everyday life in NZ is  http://www.justlanded.com/english/new_ze... explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc….

Good Luck