Live permanently in New Zealand

New Zealanders believe life is for living. It's about balancing a good day's work with time for family and friends. Explore the new life that you and your family could enjoy in New Zealand.

• 1 I'm considering New Zealand

  

• 2 Explore visa options for living permanently

  

• 3 Things to consider before moving to New Zealand

  

• 4 Moving & settling in New Zealand

  

• 5 I'm already here, my plans have changed

  
• New Zealand Now website

  Your guide to living & working in New Zealand


• Get ready for New Zealand

  Your planning tool to help you prepare to travel and settle in New Zealand permanently.

• Are your skills in demand?

  There are specific skills urgently needed in New Zealand. Use this tool to check if your skills are in demand.

• New Zealand's work-life balance

  Working hard is important in New Zealand – but so is making good use of time outside work.