working in new zealand.

To work in New Zealand, you must first apply for a valid New Zealand visa with work rights. A range of temporary and permanent skilled visas are available, however the New Zealand Government has strict laws regarding employment of non-citizens and penalties for breaking the law so it is important to find our the necessary visa and eligibility requirements before you begin searching for work in New Zealand. Visit the New Zealand Government Immigration website for more information.

At Randstad, we often get asked by visitors on a working visa 'how can I get sponsored to work in New Zealand?' Our recommendation would be to first apply for a working holiday visa as it is rare for a newly advertised job to include a sponsorship opportunity right from the beginning of your employment - most employers will want you to work for 3-6 months prior to them sponsoring to ensure you are the best fit for their company. To be eligible to be sponsored by an employer, there are a number of requirements you must meet including (but not limited to) the below:

• only certain skilled occupations are eligible
• you need to be earning over a certain set wage
• need to meet health and English language standards
• your employer must be willing to sponsor you (and must be approved to sponsor you)
• your employer needs to be able to provide evidence of your relevant skills and reasons as to why you are most suitable to the position

Review the Department of Immigration Sponsorship information for an up to date list of all eligibility requirements.

Once you have been successful in your application for the necessary visa requirements to work in New Zealand, the next step is to start searching and applying for roles within your chosen city. You can do this in two ways:

• visit our jobs board and search and apply directly to roles that interest you
• register your details on MyRandstad and upload your CV & cover letter. Once your skills & experience match any of the current roles we have available, a specialist recruitment consultant will contact you to arrange a time to meet

Finding work in New Zealand is just the first step! Once you have secured your employment in New Zealand, there are a range of websites and associations who can help you make the successful transition into living and working abroad. The below are some useful links to help you get started.

For information on:

• how to obtain an IRD number and other international taxation enquiries, visit the Inland Revenue
• how to find an apartment or house to live in across all national cities in New Zealand, there are a number of websites you can visit, including NZ flatmates (for flat sharing), TradeMe or Realestate.co.nz (for accommodation rental/buy)
• how to study in New Zealand, visit Study with New Zealand
• Randstad can make working in New Zealand a reality by providing you with exciting, rewarding career opportunities in some of the best cities in the world. We are always on the look-out for skilled professionals wanting to experience the fantastic lifestyle on offer in this part of the world