Information on migrating to New Zealand
New Zealand Now
https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand
Provides official government information on coming to NZ to live, work or study, and information and advice on settling in NZ
nz.com
https://www.newzealand.com
Information on visiting and travelling in New Zealand
Emigrate New Zealand
https://www.enz.org
A commercial website with information about living and working in New Zealand
Help with work placements and workers’ right
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
https://www.mbie.govt.nz
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) integrates the functions of four former agencies – the Department of Building and Housing, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Department of Labour and the Ministry of Science and Innovation
Employment New Zealand
https://www.employment.govt.nz
Information to help you understand employment agreements, holidays, pay, leave, etc
Careers.govt.nz
https://www.careers.govt.nz/work-connect/
Work Connect is a free programme to help migrants prepare for the New Zealand job market. Funded by Immigration New Zealand, the programme is available in Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch
New Kiwis
https://www.newkiwis.co.nz
A free service for employers and job seekers operated by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce. New Zealand residents and people on work permits can register, develop a personal job search strategy, search for jobs and put their CV online for employers to see
Starting a business in New Zealand
business.govt.nz
https://www.business.govt.nz
Free business information and links to the wider business community
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
https://www.nzte.govt.nz
Information for offshore companies
Help with learning English
English Language Partners New Zealand
https://www.englishlanguage.org.nz
Information on English tutoring in your area as well as groups, courses and other activities
Ezispeak
https://www.ezispeak.nz
ezispeak is a telephone interpreting service for the public and private sector
Literacy Aotearoa
https://www.literacy.org.nz
Links to a network of more than 40 local adult literacy providers throughout New Zealand
Tertiary Education Commission
https://www.tec.govt.nz
The TEC funds a range of programmes for people who are new to New Zealand and need assistance to develop their English language skills
Organisations that provide information on education and training in New Zealand
Education Review Office
https://ero.govt.nz
Reviews of schools and early childhood education services
Ministry of Education
https://www.education.govt.nz
Information about education in New Zealand, especially early childhood education and schooling (pre-tertiary)
New Zealand Qualifications Authority
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz
Official information about secondary and tertiary qualifications in New Zealand and how to get overseas qualifications evaluated
StudyLink
https://www.studylink.govt.nz
Information about student loans, allowances and scholarships for New Zealand citizens, permanent residents and refugees doing tertiary study
Tertiary Education Commission
https://www.tec.govt.nz
Information about tertiary education in New Zealand – at universities, polytechnics and other tertiary providers, and on-job trade training.
Migrant groups in New Zealand
Chinese New Settlers Services Trust
https://www.cnsst.org.nz
Information on an employer–worker matching service
Filipino Migrant News
https://www.filipinonews.nz
News and information for migrants
Migrant News
https://www.migrantnews.nz
News and information for migrants
Multicultural New Zealand
https://multiculturalnz.org.nz
Links to information on living and working in New Zealand
Organisations and information to help you settle into life in New Zealand
Human Rights Commission
https://www.hrc.co.nz
The Human Rights Commission provides human rights education and resources, reports on human rights matters, and resolves disputes relating to discrimination
Citizens Advice Bureau
https://www.cab.org.nz
Citizens Advice Bureau provide free and impartial information and advice on a wide range of matters through 80 centres across the country
Inland Revenue
https://www.ird.govt.nz
Inland Revenue collects taxes and other revenue on behalf of the Government
Immigration Advisers
By law, any person that gives you immigration advice about New Zealand must be licensed by the Immigration Advisers Authority, unless they are exempt
You can find a licensed immigration adviser at:
Licensed advisers can help you:
https://iaa.ewr.govt.nz/PublicRegister/Search.aspx
- explore all your visa options and choose the right visa
- prepare your visa application
- settle in New Zealand
- assess whether you can appeal a declined visa
- assess your options if you are in New Zealand unlawfully