The rules for entry vary depending on which country you are from and whether you want to work here for a short period (typically up to a year), or migrate to New Zealand. Alpha Recruitment is a recruitment company and does not sponsor, or seek sponsors for people wanting to migrate to New Zealand. There are several specialist companies that do provide these services and they can be found through the Yellow Pages at www.yellowpages.co.nz
Alpha Recruitment has no affiliation with any immigration consultants and cannot advise which are companies that should be used.
To work in New Zealand you must have, at a minimum, a valid work permit. There are often conditions attached and you will not find any reputable recruitment agency proposing you for positions that will invalidate your work permit. If you are a New Zealand Resident, or a New Zealand Citizen then these restrictions do not apply. For more detail on the rules go to www.immigration.govt.nz
The city is situated in the warmer north of the North Island and holds one third of the countries entire population. After work and during the weekend you can enjoy access to many surf beaches, cinemas, restaurants and parks. Rush hour traffic is heavy and parking is expensive, so it is best to utilise public transport where possible. Auckland is known for its nightlife and Sky City Casino. Other key attractions include diving with sharks at Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World, loosing your stomach at Rainbows End Adventure Park, or for those who appreciate wine, enjoying a ferry ride to Waiheke Island to tour the various vineyards.
One of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities and with an age demographic of under 30’s populating half the city, Hamilton is diverse and holds more than 80 different ethnic groups. Hamilton can be described as city meets serenity where you can take a break from your CBD office, and take a stroll along the scenic walkways over the great Waikato River and through the gardens. Hamilton’s climate can be described as humid and on a still day fog tends to linger with winter temperatures dropping to 4° degrees Celsius during frosts. On the flipside, the summer tends to be warmer than neighbouring cities with daily temperatures hitting 26°.
The Capital of New Zealand and the Governments central hub. Wellingtonians can easily walk between the four quarters of the entertainment, shopping, eating and business areas. Wellington is also renowned for it’s cultural arts and events scene and community feel. Many of its festivals are truly world class, attracting people from many parts of the world. This city has it all and is a popular destination for people who are interested in having a good work life balance with less time spent in traffic, and a high standard of cultural arts and entertainment. If you want a place with a view at an affordable price, this is the place for you. Many locations in Wellington offer views of the city, the harbour and the snowy mountains all at the same time!
Internationally known as “The Garden City” Christchurch is a place of beauty with its stunning cathedral and snowy mountain backdrop. The climate is mild, and Cantabrians enjoy the relaxation of the beaches during the summer, and the adventure of the ski fields during the winter. On average, temperatures reach 22.5° Celsius during the summer months, dropping to 1.7° Celsius during the winter months. If you favour a diverse lifestyle, Christchurch is the place to be whether you chose to try your luck/skill at the Christchurch Casino, enjoy an inner city tour on one of the heritage trams, watch penguins at the international Antarctic Centre, or admire the breathtaking 360° view on the Gondola, you will find your fix here.
Dunedin is home to Baldwin Street (the steepest street in the world), New Zealand’s only castle, Larnoch Castle and New Zealand’s oldest University. It also has a lot to offer in terms of entertainment and activities by the way of movie theatres, art galleries, museums, the casino and parks. The climate of Dunedin is warm summers reaching 20° and frosty winters dropping to 2.4°, with light snowfall. Dunedin is known as New Zealand’s architectural heritage capital, with some buildings dating back centuries, and this combined with its boutique shopping and scenic cathedrals and chapels, Dunedin in a breath of fresh air.
International Exchange Program (IEP)
www.iepnz.co.nz
This is an organisation that provides support services to people from the US, Canada, the UK and Germany, who want to work for up to a year in New Zealand. They do not take people in directly but work with partner organisations. If you are from US and UK go to www.bunac.org, in Canada www.travelcuts.com, in Germany www.travelworks.de and www.step-in.de
Disclaimer The information on this page is current at this time. Alpha Recruitment provides this information purely to assist you in understanding the New Zealand working environment and takes no responsibility for either the veracity of the information, or for the trustworthiness of the links we have provided.
