How difficult is it to get a sponsor to work in new zealand? are new zealanders receptive to foreigners?

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Zebra

It depends what kind of work you do. You question askers never give enough info. If you are in a line of work that we have a shortage in then you should have no problem - IT, doctors/nurses, engineers, some professional jobs like lawyers/accountants and teachers are all candidate short markets here. Alot of NZers are moving to Australia so the shortages continue in these areas.

This website is a job website, it will give you an idea of job availability & some mention the salary:

seek.co.nz

NZers are used to foreigners, Auckland & Wellington in particular are full of them. The only city that has had problems with racist skinheads, etc is Christchurch.

NZers have no problem with Brazilians, in fact they're viewed as sexy & exotic (male or female). There are alot of South Africans here, particularly in Auckland on the North Shore & in Howick. Some people do not like South Africans. Partly because NZ is a very multiracial country (especially Auckland) & people perceive white South Africans as racist. Also some SA's have aggressive personalities & NZers are laid back people & don't like forceful people & some people think the SA accent sounds posh & it offends them (they assume you are snobby & look down on people). I worked on the North Shore so had lots of South Africans at work & I have to say I didn't enjoy it much as some go so far as to use stand over tactics at work, which is considered workplace bullying here. NZ appears to be more modern than SA too, like SA men come across as being very sexist & you might be a manager in the corporate world talking to a married SA manager who's new & they might tell you you're pretty or something. This has happened to me many times & I found it offensive, ignorant & completely surprising. We were talking about business, why tell me that I'm pretty? And when you are not single it's not appropriate either & what do I care whether you think I'm pretty or not. The fact the SA women think this is normal must mean SA is pretty old fashioned & behind the times. So bear this in mind, we were the 1st country in the world to give women the vote so no one's going to put up with sexist behaviour here & NZ men generally are not sexist at all.

In saying all that, there are so many SA's here that I think people have gotten used to them. And people are polite here so they're not likely to actually say anything offensive to you or anything. If you are friendly & try to not be aggressive, there should be no problem.

One thing to bear in mind is you are both from hot climates so you might find it cold here & might prefer Australia for the heat & better beaches. I have worked with SA's who find it too cold. But other than that they like it here & have stayed regardless.

Also a SA person has just posted this question on yahoo questions so before it closes ask away or send him messages:

"Any questions about moving to New Zealand?"

He has just moved here so is offering advice.

Belle C

Having lived all over the world, and living in NZ with my South African bf I can honestly say I have never met more accepting and friendly people in my life. Definatly go to the immigration website and try find a sponsor, as long as you have skills you shouldnt have too much trouble, and any is def worth it!

I have lived in many beautiful countries, but NZ is beautiful not only in landscape, but also in the acceptance and feeling of community here. We were quickly accepted into our community and so many people invited us over for dinner and helped us out! I prefer the North Island of NZ, though the South Island's landscape can be breathtaking. Hopefully you manage to make your way to this amazing place :D

Emma

A number of companies sponsor workers, I think it depends on the type of work you do. Have a look at immigration.govt.nz website and try to find out some more information.

In New Zealand, people are generally quite friendly, although I think people from cultures that are deemed to be less familiar than NZ's (eg don't speak English, or look obviously from a different culture) will probably find it harder. Most people in New Zealand only speak English as well.

New Zealand is a really beautiful country though, and definitely worth trying to work in! Good luck.

Doris

It is pretty difficult. Not many people get sponsored. NZers are receptive to foreigners, but there can be a bit of hostility at times.

tothebatmobilerobin

NZ's problem is that we do not have enough foreign investment or foreigners wishing to become NZders. Because of our isolated location we possess limited fundamental ideas. Our govt. is riddled with idiots like Gerry Brownlee (racist), Sue Kedgeley (pro-parentocide) and the infamous Winston Peters (all round fanatic) who believes that the only good foreigner is one that isnt in NZ. NZ is so backward in thinking that we allowed several hate-crimes defendants from post-apartheid days to take sanctuary here.
NZ still allows 1080 drops (Lethal gas used in Nazi concentration camps to kill off unsuspecting Jews) to occur in remote and not so remote areas (Wanganui River - DOC ENFORCED). Overall I would implore you to move to a place where ignorance isnt rewarded by empowerment. - Columbia looks great - take me with you.

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