Working in New Zealand
Finding a job, writing an NZ-style CV, tax, KiwiSaver and what Kiwi work culture is actually like day to day.
Employing staff in New Zealand: what it's really like as a small employer
What employing staff in New Zealand really involves: agreements, minimum wage, payday filing, KiwiSaver and ACC, from a small NZ employer who has done it.
Finding a Job in New Zealand from Overseas
Honest, current advice on finding a job in New Zealand from overseas: the 2026 job market, accredited employers, job boards, qualifications and interviews.
How to Write a New Zealand-Style CV
How to write a New Zealand-style CV that actually gets read in 2026: format, length, referees, cover letters and an employer's-eye view of what works.
Income Tax in New Zealand Explained
Income tax in New Zealand explained: 2026 brackets, PAYE, tax codes, IRD numbers, the transitional resident exemption, ACC levies and GST, from people who paid it.
In-Demand Jobs and the Green List Explained
What is New Zealand's Green List? Our 2026 guide explains Tier 1 vs Tier 2, real in-demand roles, and how it connects to the AEWV and Skilled Migrant Category.
The Working Holiday Visa: your first step to living in New Zealand
The New Zealand working holiday visa by country for 2026: costs, ages, funds required, what work is allowed, and how to turn it into a longer stay.
Going self-employed or starting a business in New Zealand
Self-employed in New Zealand: sole trader vs company, GST, provisional tax, ACC levies, KiwiSaver and hiring your first employee, from someone who's done it.
What It's Really Like to Work in New Zealand
Flat hierarchies, smoko, tall poppy syndrome and leaving at 5pm. Our honest guide to New Zealand work culture, salaries and your statutory rights in 2026.
KiwiSaver Pros and Cons: What Migrants Need to Know
KiwiSaver explained for migrants: who can actually join, the 2026 contribution rates, what you can use it for, and the honest pros and cons.