What are the possibilities of working in New Zealand as a South African?

Question

What visa do i need?I have a diploma in environmental science/conservation and busy working on my business management degree.I think New Zealand has a lot more to offer than South africa?! Any advice would be much appreciated.Thanks.

Answer 1

New Zealand is a country, not a text book lol!

Make the move ! It's such a nice country

Answer 2

Best way is work visa, have a skill that NZ is short on, the easiest way to get in.  See

http://www.workingin-newzealand.com/info...

If your occupation is on the list and you have the required qualifications and experience, you may be able to get an offer of employment in New Zealand and a work permit.  ... and  NZ opportunities http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportu...

There is also an EXPO coming up - not sure if there is one in your area but never-less look at http://www.expo-newzealand.com  They have recruitment consultants and Immigration are there to answer any questions.

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

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-...

NZ is very multicultural and there are many South Africans living there ..... well, you now have some reading and research to do!

Good Luck

Answer 3

It sounds like a specialist area.  You should search the NZ Government website for a job in environmental conservatoin - if you find a job in the area of your qualifications, they may assist you in applying for a NZ visa.

Answer 4

You could always consider working in the mines up here, as its a very profitable job. We have an organisation called DOC which sounds like something that could be in your area!

Good luck! :)

Answer 5

Kia Ora,

You will need to apply for a work visa.  The immigration link below has all the information you need, and if not, you can email them from the web link.

There is a list of shortages of occupations or job skills that are also on the site so you can check and see if your qualifications would give you an edge.

NZ is a wonderful place to be working in the environmental sciences.  Not so sure about the business management.

I agree NZ would have more to offer than SA, but then again I might just be prejudiced.