Executive Assistant Nicola and Carpenter Kent had dreamed of finding a better work-life balance down under, and after attending various shows their sights set on New Zealand. With a job offer in place, their journey began...
Excavator Operator and Truck Driver Steven Hughes wanted a change of scenery, so contacted Migration Associates about working in New Zealand. With the help of New Zealand Skills In Demand, an interview was set up with an employer...
South African Liza and Trevor Riggien had a sister living in Auckland so they knew a little of the New Zealand lifestyle and what it had to offer their 2 1/2 year old son. When they researched the demand for Trevor's work as a Welder, they attended a Webinar and got in touch with us...
Lisa and Peter Hambleton took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to NZ in 2010 and fell in love with the country, and eventually decided to migrate there. We ask the family how they are finding life in NZ now, and how Peter as an electrician found the work/visa process.
Ceiling Fixer Andy had heard of the demand for his skills in New Zealand and decided to attend a This Is New Zealand Seminar to find out more. After a successful interview, it wasn’t long before he was in NZ on a Work Visa! Now Andy has a Permanent Residency Visa, and he tells us all about his journey…
South African Construction Manager Hardus and his wife fell in love with New Zealand on an inpromtu visit to the country in 2015. After securing a role in New Zealand, and working with Migration Associates to gain the necessary work visa, Hardus and his family were able to make the big move. Here's their story...
The South African Kozte family were seeking a better life for their children and were thinking about New Zealand. After attending a 'This is New Zealand' Webinar they began the visa process, and are now living their new live in NZ.
Nick Shaw and his wife have two sons both living in New Zealand. They decided it was time to join their family in New Zealand, and with the help of Migration Associates they applied for permanent residency through the Parent Visa. We asked Nick some questions about his journey to his New Zealand life.
More young people than ever are packing their backpacks and travelling to New Zealand for a year’s working holiday. This visa scheme allows young people to spend 12 months working in the country, giving a perfect opportunity to get a taste of New Zealand life. An increasing number of travellers are finding that the lifestyle, culture and weather is just too hard to resist, using the experience to make their move permanent. Read More.
Joanne and her husband Scott, a Quantity Surveyor, loved to travel and regularly spoke about experiencing life outside the UK. After a few tough years during the recession, the couple decided the time was right to explore their opportunities, and met with Borey Chum from Migration Associates at a Down Under Live event. Here the couple talk about the research they carried out before leaving, job hunting, and how they achieved residency after only three months from their application. Read More.
