WORKING IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is an industrialized, free market economy that can compete globally. The past 20 years have marked a dynamic growth that has boosted real incomes and broadened the technological capabilities of the industrial sector. Per capita income has risen for eight consecutive years and reached $27,300 in 2007.

Thus far the economy has been resilient and as of 2007 the unemployment rate in New Zealand reached 3.4%, the lowest level in over 20 years.

It has never been easier to find a job in New Zealand!

74% of New Zealand's workforce is composed of persons occupying service occupations. Recent immigrants tend to take the same time to be employed more than their New Zealand-born peers.

New Zealand needs immigrants to grow!

New Zealand continues to look to migrants to supply its ongoing economic growth. In New Zealand migrants contribute to 60% of the country’s workforce growth over the past five years.

This section contains valuable employment advice for migrants interested in working in New Zealand.