Getting started in New Zealand
The information below will provide you with all the basics you will need to on settling in New Zealand. For any further information, do not hesitate to contact one of our specialist Globalink consultants.
Visas
Before Hays Globalink can assist you with your career in Australia or New Zealand, it is essential that you acquire a relevant visa or passport from the New Zealand High Commission in London.
For further information on obtaining a visa you can also see www.immigration.govt.nz.. Once you have obtained a relevant visa we can get the ball rolling in regards to seeking employment opportunities for you.
Tax Information
For professional advice on rates and tax brackets in New Zealand, please refer to www.ird.govt.nz as this provides useful tax calculators and guidelines on tax income brackets. Upon arrival in New Zealand, one of the first things you should apply for is your IRD number, which is a unique number issued to you by the Inland Revenue.
It is possible to apply for an IRD number for yourself, your children or your organisation, and this can be done by completing forms online at the website mentioned above. They will send your IRD number within 8-10 working days of receiving your application.
Medical advice
New Zealand has a very good public health system compared to some countries.
All essential healthcare is provided free through the public health system. But you’ll have to pay for routine visits to the doctor or dentist, but there are subsidies for children and for people on lower incomes. The public health system provides for more expensive services such as hospital treatment.
Use our links to find out what health care you’re entitled to as a New Zealand resident, the costs of medical treatment, and some important websites and telephone numbers.
To see the full range of services provided under the New Zealand Health Service, visit www.immigration.govt.nz.
