I am an old white single non-maga male considering retirement in New Zealand. What are some things I might need to consider? Is that a difficult transition per regulations? Would I be accepted? How much to buy a simple home and what is the cost of living?
One of my friends from NZ suggested contacting headhunters to find jobs to get a real chance of getting a good fit and not wasting time on dozens of applications. I was wondering if any of you have experience with this? Because by the looks of all the posts here, getting a job in NZ seems impossible.
“I’m a 49-year-old IT infrastructure professional currently based in India with 20+ years of experience in VMware, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, Nutanix and enterprise infrastructure. I’m exploring New Zealand through an accredited employer/AEWV and ultimately residence before age 56. Has anyone with a similar senior IT background successfully secured an NZ employer-sponsored role while applying offshore? Which employers or regions should I focus on?”
I have my offer of place, accepted, student visa approved. My area of study is tier 7 bachelor program, and I plan on bringing my partner. I have enough funding to support the both of us, however she would like to work if possible. My program isn’t incentivized to allow for a partner of student work visa from what I understand. Is there any way around this such as a waiver or the like?
All tuition and fees are paid, offers accepted, etc. She works in public health and has a degree.
Would it be easier for her to obtain a visa if she just pursued a masters program?
Hi, I’m from India and I’m planning to join Massey University, Auckland, for the Master of Management. I completed my B.Tech in CSE and I’m now moving into a business/management course.
I wanted to know from a current student how good Massey University and the Master of Management are, especially for international/Indian students.
Also, since I’m changing from CSE to Management, is this kind of study change normally okay for the New Zealand student visa? Have you seen students with a similar background successfully get their visa?
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Hi,
This is my first post and just for guiding purposes - I am a 41 year old female who got admission in a public university in Canada in 2024 on full scholarship for my Master's from Karachi, Pakistan. My family visa for Canada was refused initially but for myself approved later on but never my family visa was approved for Canada - our family is financially stable and had visited frequently in the past to Europe and North American countries. I lived in Canada for two years away from my husband and kids completed my Masters and during that started looking for a family friendly framework for PhD. Found New Zealand - Approached supervisor at Auckland university and Massey got response and then approval at both universities later on applied for family visa and got approval in 4-5 weeks for all of us - mine came in 2 weeks l.
Don't lose hope and keep trying - this message is specially for mothers who are in their mature age and have kids - please let me know if I can guide you guys any further.