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Feb
17

How to Work and Live in New Zealand

Posted by: carmela

Filipinos who want to work and live in New Zealand should be aware that there are several pathways they can take to achieve their aim. The best options available for you would depend on your qualifications, status, work experience, skills and capital.

The said factors would determine which of the available pathways to enter New Zealand you can take. You can enter via the Skilled Migrant Category which is points based, as a Work Visa Permit which is not points based, via Active Investment, as an Entreprenuer, or thru a family member. For Filipinos the first two pathways is the most common way of entering New Zealand. Read more.

Published in: Hot Destinations, Laws and Immigration
32 Comments
  1. Cesar Malate Said,

    I m a graduate of Project Management, Planning and Schedule Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Cost and Estimating, Project Cost Control and the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer- exposed to Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Superstructure, Facilities, Land Development, Civil work, and other multi-engineering discipline.

    Would I be illigible to work and stay in New Zealand? How.?

    Regards,
    Cesar Malate

  2. Francis Said,

    I am interested to work and live in the New Zealand but the problem where and how can i apply even skilled worker or farm worker.

  3. ERJAY CAISIP Said,

    I am a industrial engineer graduate with a current MBA degree …this coming June i will be graduated..so im planning to work abroad after and as i wiew the site (Workabroad) i saw this..what are the ways to get there to work and live in NEw Sealand..thank you

  4. allan francisco Said,

    i am a licensed radiologic technologist with 3.5 experince in hospital and clinic, and took a 6-month caregiving practice, is there a possible and easy way for me to live and work there??,,i’m from the phillipines by the way and planning to work abroad,…thank you

  5. Jeniffer Olazo Said,

    I want to live in such a nice place, but ist posible for a high school level to go there?

  6. franz apuli Said,

    I am Management graduate and i am working as treasurer of the parish church, and i am interested to live in New Zealand, my question is: how & where can i apply? Hoping that i have a work suited to my course, thank you and more power

  7. carmela Said,

    hi aneth. thanks for your comment. a college degree is an advantage, also if you have relatives working and living in New Zealand. you can visit this link for more info: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/pointsindicator/

  8. carmela Said,

    hi jasmin! try visiting this link: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/pointsindicator/
    Good luck!

  9. VON RIAN Said,

    I am a b.s information technology graduate and i’m working as a marketing staff and i have also experience in a 5 star hotel for food and beverages attendant i want to work and live in new zealand but how?

  10. harikrishna ,p Said,

    i need job

  11. Kathie Said,

    Hi!

    Im interested to work in autralia or in new zealand.. what jobs are currently open? any jobs would do.. as long as i am qualified to do so..

    Kathie

  12. chanda Said,

    i am presently working but not satisfied in my salary. I want to try working abrd particularly canada, australia or new zealand. I preferred to work in a farm. What should I do? thanks and God bless

  13. fermar tabigne Said,

    i am presently connected with security bank corporation as service officer. previously, im connected with china banking corporation for 5 years. i’ve been working in the bank for 6 six years now under loan department (both china bank and security bank). im an accountancy graduate. am i qualified to work in new zealand? how? what should i do?

  14. jlen Said,

    am a teacher board passer and would like to work in New Zealand any vacant position for New Zealand is my dream country, how can i apply ????

  15. vina frm Philippines Said,

    i am presently working as office/acctg clerk for 12 years to a construction firm. would like to try working abroad. looking for chambermaid job or related from my present job. Preferred country Ireland, Australia or New Zealand. Am 49 years old. Thanks

  16. tito Said,

    I am a licensed civil engineer but was employed in a private company for more than 20 years with business not related to my profession. Am I illigible to work and stay together with my family in New Zealand? What are the procedures..More power and God Bless

  17. rosarie sagarino Said,

    I am registered nurse with 2 years experience. I have a brother working in New Zealand. What should I do to work in New zealand permanently?

    rosesarie sagarino

  18. cyll Said,

    im caregiver and i want to work and live in new zealand.What should i do so that i can get a job there?thanks

  19. shiju Said,

    i am a draftsman in architectural if there is any chance to get visa to new zealand

  20. Mohamed S Rakeeb Said,

    Dear Sir/Madam

    I am Mohamed Sarifdeen Rakeeb from Sri Lanka working in the field of waste management in the government sector.

    I am seeking jobs in abroad in the same field, and I wish to be adviced by you.

    I would be thankfull to you if you could advice me how to get into the waste management field.

    Thanking You.

    Yours trully
    Mohamed S. Rakeeb

  21. noel Said,

    I am interested to work and live in the New Zealand but the problem where and how can i apply even skilled worker ,farm worker.i currently work at construction company as a stocklerk.i’m from the philippines

  22. Rowena Said,

    I want to work and live New Zealand, I am a government employee, radio operator cum clerk, is there a possibilty that i can work in that place????

  23. Modesto O. Laroya Said,

    I’m veterinarian. I need a job.

  24. Leona Said,

    I am a secretary in a law office, i wish to work in New Zealand…

  25. louie Said,

    is there age limit???I am interested to work and live in New Zealand
    I am ex-abroad from Dubai, Taiwan and Abu Dhabi, My skills are plant/machine operator and a steel fabricator. Working experience is
    almost 17 years in different kind of job.
    I hope my dream will come true.

  26. Mercel Said,

    Hello. I’am Mercel and Iam a graduate of practical nursing and political science. Iam now working in a call center here in makati, philippines. Please tell me how will I be able to work in new zealand. I want to work any type of job so long as it’s legal. I would appreciate to receive any information. Thank you so much.

  27. Estrella Said,

    I am a teacher and I want to go to new zealand ,how can I apply?

  28. Joel Said,

    I want to start a career in New Zealand but i dont know how to land a job there. hope you can help me.

  29. mercy Said,

    I am a secondary school science teacher who is really interested to work and live in New Zealand, how could this be achieved?

  30. carmela Said,

    thank you so much everyone for dropping by and leaving your comments – usually the first step is to determine if you are eligible to work and migrate in New Zealand. This country uses a point system in evaluating potential immigrants. you can visit this link for more info: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/pointsindicator/

  31. cherry Said,

    me and my boyfriend are planning to migrate in new zealand but we don’t know how to start. how could this be? we need help.

  32. carmela Said,

    hi cherry. please follow the link in the blog post for more info about migrating to new zealand. i suggest you first undergo assessment to know your chances of being granted a visa. i wish you and your boyfriend the best.

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