Settlement information resources
In addition to the information on this website, we have a number of resources available to assist you with living and working here.
Living in New Zealand – A comprehensive guide to settling in, getting help, the cost of living in New Zealand and other information you’ll need to know if you are seriously considering New Zealand as an option or already planning to come here.
[PDF 3.4 Mb]
Worktalk - An interactive online tool.
This website uses clever photo-story workplace scenarios to describe the kind of workplace situations where new migrant staff and their employers sometimes struggle to connect. There are two versions – one from the employee’s perspective, the other from the manager’s view. This is followed by a ‘what would you do?’ tick box questionnaire and suggestions on handling tricky communication situations.
Make your move to New Zealand a success – The Newcomer guide is an 8 page fold-out booklet which introduces the most common points of difference for most new migrants in workplace communication.
[PDF 37 Kb]
[Available in print - please contact your local SSNZ co-ordinator]
Make your move to New Zealand a success - a guide for Pacific migrants – A concise guide for those who are moving to New Zealand from the Pacific Islands.
[PDF 2 Mb]
[Available in print - please contact your local SSNZ co-ordinator]
Also available in
A guide for migrant dairy farm workers – A concise guide for migrant dairy farm workers on settling in, getting help and the cost of living in New Zealand.
[PDF 2.66 Mb]
[Available in print - please contact your local SSNZ co-ordinator]
Also available in
Tagalog (Filipino)
Welcome to New Zealand – A concise guide for those who have just arrived in New Zealand.
[PDF 3.2 Mb]
Your Future New Zealand – A concise guide to New Zealand’s lifestyle and the opportunities here.This is a great place to start if you’re wondering whether New Zealand is right for you.
[PDF 3.4 Mb]
Settlement Support New Zealand - SSNZ is Immigration New Zealand’s comprehensive regional settlement service. Settlement Support co-ordinators provide new arrivals in regions and towns in New Zealand with a clear point of contact for information about the places where they want to settle.
LINKZ magazine – An inspiring publication with success stories about life in New Zealand for recent migrants.
Subscribe today, or read issues online
Migration Research - Migration Research is part of the Labour and Immigration Research Centre and its work includes research, evaluation and monitoring of immigration and settlement issues facing New Zealand in a globally competitive environment.
The Labour and Immigration Research Centre provides strategic and tactical support for business operations. They support the planning that underpins the roll-out of immigration and settlement policies and programmes. The Research Centre leads New Zealand Government research and evaluation activity for employment and skills, workplace relations, occupational health and safety, immigration and settlement, and accident compensation policy.
For general interest and historical information about New Zealand we recommend the Ministry of Culture and Heritage online encyclopaedia of New Zealand - Te Ara
