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Do you wonder whether New Zealand might be the right place for you?
Maybe you would like to live somewhere more relaxed, in a peaceful country where people look out for each other and with services like subsidised healthcare?
Find out what it takes to move to New Zealand from the US:
We have helped migrants move to NZ for close to 30 years.
The quality of our Immigration Service is unparalleled in New Zealand.
Read what our actual clients had to say.
We're on our way from the U.S. to New Zealand, and New Zealand Immigration Concepts has been the dream team behind our immigration journey!
Dr. Carsten, Katrina, Leah, Kerrie – and everyone else working magic behind the scenes – have been absolute lifesavers in navigating the maze of NZ immigration.
From start to finish, they've turned what could have been a stressful process into a smooth and even exciting one.
Dr. Carsten's wisdom is gold, and the whole team's support has been incredible every step of the way.
Can’t thank them enough for helping make our dream a reality. If you need immigration help, don’t look any further.
Thank you all!
Rob
November 2024
In New Zealand, we are geographically distant from political issues troubling many other parts of the world, but we still take a strong interest in world affairs.
We are active voters and enjoy a long tradition of calm and polite political debate.
In general elections, each enrolled New Zealand citizen or permanent resident has two votes.
Political parties must get at least 5% of the party vote or win an electorate seat to have a seat in Parliament.
Usually no party gets enough votes to govern alone. Parties often need to come to an agreement with others to form a government or pass legislation.
Unlike the US, New Zealand does not have a president, we have a Prime Minister.
New Zealand is known worldwide for its quality of life and relaxed pace.
New Zealanders have a strong work ethic but also believe in having a good work life balance. Even in our biggest cities, you are never too far from a beach, bike trail, or national park. We love the outdoors, and like to make time for rest and relaxation with our friends and families.
Workmates and employers alike respect the fact that you have a life outside the office, to pursue your own interests or simply to share in quality time with your family. And why wouldn’t they - when they’ll also be out there doing the same: taking advantage of all the opportunities New Zealand offers for relaxation, recreation and exploration.
In the 2020 HSBC Expat Explorer survey New Zealand was voted No.1 for Mindset (cultural values, personal development and personal achievements), No. 2 for Living, and No. 3 Overall.
One of the most important things we can offer is a great environment to raise a family.
Families enjoy our famously clean air and also feel very safe here. The 2020 Global Peace Index — comparing 160 countries for the risk of personal violence — rated New Zealand the world’s second safest country after Iceland.
Along with affordable, quality education, we give children the opportunity to get close to nature and enjoy a diverse range of healthy sport, recreation, and adventure activities.
If there is one major difference between the USA and New Zealand housing, it is space. When you are looking for a home here, you have plenty of choices.
Whether you want a large home in the suburbs with a garden and room for children and pets, open space and land in the countryside, or a smart downtown flat in the city, New Zealand has options for the lifestyle you’re looking for.
Unless you settle somewhere particularly remote, you can expect to enjoy your home without wasting hours of your life commuting.
The quality of New Zealand’s education is another attraction.
We ranked third just behind Finland and Switzerland in The Economist’s 2018 Worldwide Educating for the Future Index of 50 major countries, and we are among the world’s main ‘host nations’ for international students.
At the other end of the scale, all eight New Zealand Universities are in the top 500 of the 2019 QS World University Rankings. All of them offer at least one subject ranked in the world’s top 100.
Along with affordable, quality education, we give children the opportunity to get close to nature and enjoy a diverse range of healthy sport, recreation, and adventure activities.
Public healthcare in New Zealand is free or low cost — if you are a citizen, resident or hold a work visa valid for 2 years or more.
The New Zealand Government pays for some of our healthcare fees, which means you only have to pay a part of the fee when you see your local doctor — also known here as general practitioner or GP. This makes health care much more affordable than in the USA.
Accident and emergency treatment at hospitals is free, but you may need private healthcare for elective procedures.
Accident-related medical care:
If you are injured in an accident, your medical and recovery costs are likely to be covered by our Accident Compensation scheme (ACC) — even if you were at fault. It is paid for by levies that get taken from your salary. Because of ACC, we do not sue for injuries in New Zealand.
New Zealand has a temperate climate, which means we have relatively warm, dry summers — December to February — and mild, wet winters — June to August.
New Zealand is renowned for its scenic beauty — from sweeping surf beaches, densely-wooded native forests and snow-covered volcanoes in the North Island to the mighty Southern Alps, unique braided rivers and deep fjords in the South Island.
The breath-taking landscape is why New Zealand often features in movies with dramatic outdoor settings, like The Lord of the Rings.
Experience New Zealand's features and gems in this video by INZ.
Base your move on solid grounds: Ask us for a Free Assessment first!
We stand by our word to provide the best level of support you can get for your move to New Zealand, and as we know how important this decision is for you, we want to give you a solid base for your decision making process.
No matter which visa type might be right for you, to get started fill in the Free Assessment form and let us know your plans for New Zealand.
Our Licensed Immigration Advisers will carefully assess the information you have provided and will give you their honest and upfront opinion on whether you might qualify for a visa.
If the Skilled Migrant Pathway is the right visa strategy for you, we will invite you to join our popular Immigration and Job Hunt Webinar, where you will find out everything you want to know about your visa process and your job hunt in New Zealand.
The decision of migrating to a new country is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. To prove to you that we are committed to providing the best immigration support possible, we are happy to offer you a comprehensive free fact finding process, starting with a Free Assessment of your chances.
Ask us for a Free Assessment of your chances.
