Moving to New Zealand

What is the first thing I should do to proceed with finding a job in New Zealand?

Submit your resume to NZjobs@baywoodtech.com along with a brief summary of your skills. After a review of your resume, we will contact you with further information.

Where can I get more information about moving to New Zealand?

On our New Zealand Opportunities page.

What types of jobs are available through your company?

IT Professional positions are among the skill shortages in New Zealand. More specifically, our jobs include:

Database Technologies - DBA's and Developers:

Oracle (all versions), SQL Server (all versions), Postgress and MYSQL

Programming Languages (not limited to):

C, C++, C#, Pearl, .Net, SQL, SQL Plus, PL/SQL, AJAX, Java and XML

Operating System:

UNIX, LINUX, Red Hat, SCO, Novell, Microsoft, IBM, HP and Apple

Networking:

LAN, WAN, GAN, MAN, Intranet, Extranet, Internet

Applications:

SharePoint, MOSS, Web Logic, Websphere, Crystal, Oracle Designer and Mercury

Design and Development Methodologies:

Agile, OOAD with UML, Data Modeling I and II, Requirements Gathering, Business Analysis, Project Management

Do I need to apply for a visa if I relocate for a permanent position?

If you obtain a work permit, you can work and reside in New Zealand for up to a year before obtaining residency.

Do you have specific jobs I can apply for?

We do not list specific job descriptions mainly because those jobs may very well be filled by the time you get to New Zealand. However, the same types of information technology jobs are frequently open. If your time of arrival is estimated as January, our partners in NZ will be steering your resumes to organizations they know will have openings in January, or marketing your resume for possible opportunities.

How does their health care compare to what we have in the US?

New Zealand’s quality public healthcare system is funded largely through general taxation. Most public hospital treatment is free and many other healthcare services and prescriptions are subsidized.

Who is eligible for publicly funded healthcare?

All permanent residents are eligible. People who have a work permit which is valid for at least two years are also eligible. This entitles your partner and children who are 19 years of age and under to public healthcare services.

What benefits are included in the public healthcare system?

1. Free public hospital treatment including 24-hour accident and emergency clinics
2. Most lab tests and X-rays (unless made at a private clinic)
3. When referred by a GP, visits to specialists
4. Free prescription medicine for children under six years of age and subsidized doctor visits
5. Subsidized prescription medicines
6. Free child immunizations
7. Pregnancy care and childbirth, including hospital stays, pre/postnatal care
8. Free basic dental treatment for school children
9. Free breast screenings for women aged 45-49

Is there any information to give me an idea of the economy and lifestyle to expect?

There are many helpful, free, newsletters you can subscribe to that will supply answers to many of your questions about lifestyle and economy, for example: www.nukiwi.com and www.move2nz.com

Why should I work with Baywood Technologies rather than any other job placement company?

We are partnered with the leading company in the permanent recruitment arena for IT professionals which means that qualified candidate resumes will be submitted to NZ’s biggest and best organizations, many of which our partner has preferred supplier agreements. By knowing and understanding what their clients want, they are in a position to well match your skills and ambitions with their client’s requirements

Where are your job locations?

Primarily Auckland and Wellington.

What is the quality of life in New Zealand?

Auckland and Wellington have taken high honors in Mercer’s 2008 Quality of Life Survey. New Zealand and Australian cities dominated the rankings for the Asia-Pacific region, with Auckland ranked the best city to live in, followed by Sydney in second place then Wellington, Melbourne and Perth.

How will my salary in New Zealand compare with my salary in the US?

Although a salary comparison can be done using www.xe.com/uss, please know that in doing this comparison, please take into consideration that lifestyle in NZ is not comparable.

Where can I get information regarding opening bank accounts, get relocation assistance, transferring my pension and funds?

Visit the Working in New Zealand website at: www.workingin-newzealand.com

Will my relocation expenses be paid by my employer?

One of the advantages our NZ partner has as a direct primary staffing agent, and exclusive in most cases, with some of the largest and best organizations in New Zealand is that they do not require that relocation expenses be paid for candidates they are placing. It is therefore obvious that the jobs we offer to you are the best and most sought positions – these organizations will come to us first, before contacting other recruitment firms. Absorbing your own relocation expenses speaks loudly to employers who are looking for long-term employees they expect to join the teams of major support for their companies.

Should I use an immigration attorney?

Using an immigration attorney is not necessary, although it may streamline and speed the process. They can also help you determine the best option for your migration. Keep in mind that the process is much easier if you have a firm job offer in hand.

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