Even if you work in one of the areas where we currently have a , leaving it until you arrive in New Zealand to find a job may still present a challenge. It’s not uncommon for it to take up to six months for a migrant to find an appropriate position.
The best course of action, not only for your peace of mind but also for your residence application, would be to get a confirmed job offer first from a New Zealand employer. But if you choose to come here without one, our metropolitan newspapers are full of executive and general employment vacancies, and recruitment agencies and online job sites are extremely useful as well.
There are useful links to job-seeker websites and professional bodies in the
Work section of our Living in New Zealand guide.