Moving to New Zealand, where to start ?

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saltluke New member

Member since 11 February 2025

saltlukeNew member12 February 2025 18:18:03

Hi guys,

my name is Lucas and somewhere in my head grew a wish to move to either Iceland or New Zealand. Currently New Zealand is way ahead and I'm already checking on nice spots to live at. I already had a quick look for jobs, but where to start? Restart the same job or find a new challenge?

I'm a civil engineer, working since 15 years. My team and me plan and build railway infrastructure, so thats my work-home.

Cheers

Lucas

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam13 February 2025 00:45:35

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@saltluke

Hello Lucas,

Welcome on board !

In regards to jobs, it depends what opportunities come your way, with a decent salary to sustain your everyday expenses (at first). If you find something you love it is definitely better.

Feel free to read the Living in New Zealand guide for expats while waiting for members to guide you.

All the best

Bhavna

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