Yes it can! Finding a job in an unfamiliar market will take hard work and dedication. However the Startwise Program is designed to save you time and money. Just applying for jobs without knowing how to present your credentials in this market and how to interact with recruiters and hiring managers will become very frustrating with lots of standard rejection emails coming back to you.
With Startwise you’ll be prepared before you even start applying and once you find a role that fits your experience, by following the step-by-step advice in Startwise you’ll significantly increase your chances of success.

Before you start the job search process it’s important to know what your immigration status is for working and living in New Zealand. A Licensed Immigration Consultant can provide you with an initial assessment and give you information about what you’ll need. If you need a job offer before you can apply for a visa then the Startwise Program will guide you to success.
As well as this, New Zealand employers will be eager to understand if you are serious about moving to New Zealand and if you are likely to be eligible for a visa. If you’ve consulted a Licensed Immigration Consultant then they can provide you with a letter showing that you have done the background work and are ready to move when you get a job offer and a visa.

Yes they do. Many New Zealand employers are excited about bringing overseas expertise into their organisations. They key is to present your overseas credentials in a way that resonates with New Zealand employers. You need to showcase your expertise in a New Zealand context and Startwise will tell you have to do that.

No. The Startwise Program will give you the best chance of success. We provide you with inside information every step of the way from preparing your credentials for the New Zealand market, coaching you through every step of the recruitment process, all the way to the job offer and negotiating terms. With Startwise you’ll feel confident and prepared for every step.

Yes - there are lots of cultural norms and practices that are different in New Zealand - just as there are in any country. We talk about some of these at relevant points in the Startwise Program.
New Zealand is a bi-cultural nation and a multi-cultural society. It is important to have an initial understanding of the indigenous Māori culture which is central to New Zealand’s identity.
You may also be asked in interviews about your understanding of our founding document - The Treaty of Waitangi. With the Startwise Program we provide you with some useful links so that you can start to build an understanding.

Yes - it doesn’t matter where you are in the job search process, if you haven’t yet landed a job in New Zealand then the Startwise Program has the information you need no matter where you are in the process. If you’ve applied for jobs and had lots of rejections it’s time to use the Startwise Program to develop a New Zealand style CV, build a LinkedIn Profile that attracts attention, learn how to target your search, get recruiters working for you, and write a powerful Application Letter.

Once you’ve started getting some interest in your credentials the Startwise Program will guide you through each step and tell you about who you’ll meet, what their role is, and how to interact with them. If you’ve trying to work out what your remuneration expectation should be in New Zealand - we help you with that in the Offer Wise videos - including what a New Zealand Employment Agreement looks like, how to negotiate, and where to get further advice.