Just Starting Out?

If you have landed here, then you are either someone thinking about whether a move to New Zealand might be right for you, or you might be an employer considering whether or not to engage with the immigration process.

We get it - the process can be very overwhelming, and if you have never attempted this before, or never had to deal with our immigration system, knowing where to start can be almost as challenging as the move itself. Thankfully we have you covered, and we have a variety of options to assist you on your way.

For Applicants

If you are considering a move to New Zealand, either for yourself or for the whole family, and haven’t reached the “we are ready to go stage” our advice is to start by reviewing a few of the useful pages on this site.

• Residence Overview- a summary of how our resident visa process works.

• Temporary Visa Overview- a summary of how our temporary visa process works.

• Explore New Zealand- general information on New Zealand, the place and the people.

• Book in for a seminar - we run regular seminars, providing an overview of the process.

The most important thing at this stage is to gather up some basic information, so you can decide on whether to take the process further. Migrating is a big deal, and it takes time to be confident that you are ready to commit to the full process.

You can also email us with your thoughts and one of our team will be able to either give you some good, grounded advice to start with, or guide you to the next steps, which is to complete an assessment of your options and eligibility.

For Employers

If you are am employer, new to the process, but considering the option of bringing in staff from offshore, or you have someone you want to support in the visa process, then we can help. Like the staff you want to bring, you will likely have similar questions - how does it work, how long will it take, and how much does it all cost.

Our team are as comfortable working with employers as we are with applicants, and we live, breath and deal with INZ every day. We have two useful pages to get you started:

• Services for Employers - an outline of the services we can offer in respect of your immigration needs.

• Employer Accreditation - a summary of the Employer Accreditation process (something most employers need to tackle at some stage.

You can also email us or call us directly to have a quick, no obligation, conversation with one of the team. We can quickly determine your needs and find the most suitable pathway for you.