Working in New Zealand

About New Zealand

With vast mountains ranges, sleeping volcanoes, sweeping coastlines and lively cities - New Zealand has something to offer everyone. From the tranquility of our award-winning wineries and beautiful beaches, to the adventure and thrill of jet boating, black water rafting and of course bungy jumping.

Fast Facts

• unemployment: 3.5%
• population: 4.2 million people, 40 million sheeps
• overseas visitors: around 2.2 million in 2007
• national obsession: rugby
• average temperature: summer 20-30°C and in winter 10-15°C
• seasons: summer: december-february, autumn: march-may, winter: june-august, spring: september-november
• well known for: Lord of the Rings, gumboots, kiwiburgers, 42BELOW, bungy jumping

To help make the decision of working in New Zealand even easier, click on the links below.

• Skills in demand
• Applying for the right visa
• Where to live in New Zealand
• Moving tips
• The financial implications