Before your arrival
Check It Out: The Absolute IT Checklist
6-12 months to go
- The immigration process can take considerable time, particularly for those wishing to move permanently. So start early by visiting Immigration NZ to find out what’s required.
- Our consultants are standing by to provide advice and help along the way but we strongly recommend you contact the NZ Immigration service before finalising any move.
- Open a bank account in NZ and start building a savings history with one of NZ’s largest banks –Westpac
- You can arrange migration insurance 12 months in advance. If you want to know what it entails – here is a helpful short video from Migration Cover
3 months to go
- Time to make initial contact with Absolute IT at recruitment@absoluteit.co.nz. Our consultants will start the ball rolling with help planning your timetable and starting your job search.
- As suitable opportunities come to hand, our consultants can arrange interviews for you as soon as you land in New Zealand — or even sooner via Skype.
- In the meantime, we’ll help you update your CV to suit New Zealand expectations.
- Now’s a good time to book your flights (ensuring you have a return ticket if your visa requires it) and, if you’re on a working holiday visa, we recommend you buy travel insurance for the length of your stay.
1 month to go
- Obtain references from your employers – you’ll need at least two references covering your last five years of employment.
- Get your current banking sorted in terms of standing orders and direct debits, and settle any outstanding debts if you’re moving permanently.
- Complete and send your tax return if required.
- Book your NZ accommodation.
- Open a Gmail email account.
When relocating to New Zealand you will need the services of a host of reliable companies. We partner with following reputable firms who we know will look after you:
- Banking Services – Westpac
- Foreign Exchange and money transfers – TorFX
- Pension Transfers Services – Pension Transfers
- Migration Insurance – Migration Cover
- Immigration Advice – Bay Immigration
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