Guide to living and working in Auckland

20 Pages·2017·6.02 MB·English

SMART MOVE
YOUR GUIDE TO LIVING AND WORKING Why Auckland Living in Auckland Need to know
IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
CONTENTS
01 WHY AUCKLAND? 3 03 NEED TO KNOW 12
A city of opportunity 4 Find a job 13
The Auckland economy 5 Work visas 13
Education 14
02 LIVING IN AUCKLAND 6 Healthcare 15
People and culture 7 SUCCESS STORY: LAVANYA BOMMINI 16
Things to do 8 Housing 17
Getting around 9 Cost of living 18
SUCCESS STORY: MARC FORRESTER 10 Taxes 18
Support services and networks 11 Climate 19
Connected to the world 19
WHY
01 AUCKLAND
When you start a new job in Auckland, you start a
new way of life. One that ofers both an amazing
lifestyle and diverse possibilities for your career.
RD
3
MOST LIVEABLE CITY
IN THE WORLD
Mercer Quality
Living Survey 2015
WELCOMING AND SAFE before. We’re big enough to be connected to outdoor activities at your fngertips. With more
New Zealanders are well known for their other global business hubs around the world, free time you could be starting your day paddle
friendly and welcoming nature. The traditional but small enough that making connections boarding or jogging along the waterfront then
A CITY OF Māori spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality, is easy, and career progression can be relaxing after work with dinner and drinks, a
OPPORTUNITY kindness and generosity) remains just as signifcantly faster than larger cities. It’s about bush walk or fsh and chips on the beach.
signifcant today. Safety is another major draw more than a job; you’ll be helping to build and FAMILY FRIENDLY
card – we value human rights, are nuclear-free, shape a city. If you already have children or you’re planning
politically stable, and have extremely strict gun CITY STYLE, NATURAL BEAUTY for the future, Auckland is a wonderful place
From outstanding career control laws. Auckland combines all the energy and to raise a family. It’s safe, stable and culturally
opportunities to an AN INTERNATIONAL CITY excitement of city life with spectacular diverse, with excellent public healthcare, a
We’re a relatively young city, but we’re natural beauty in every direction. World-class lifestyle where children can enjoy our natural
exceptional lifestyle, here’s making our mark on the world – and you can food, wine, cofee, designer shopping and a playground, and a world-class education
why working in Auckland is too. Innovative companies and startups are thriving arts and culture scene is matched system.
stepping onto the global stage and dedicated with beautiful harbours, islands, beaches, A CITY OF DIVERSITY
a smart move. innovation hubs are expanding across the city. forests and volcanic cones that ofer countless Auckland is the fourth most diverse city in
Auckland is the nation’s economic powerhouse adventure activities to enjoy, from sailing the world – more than 200 diferent ethnic
and New Zealand’s largest city, home to and surfng to mountain biking and hiking. communities call our city home and about
about a third of the country’s population. And it’s all so close. We’re encircled by three a third of all people living here were born
We’re a global city, with easy access to key natural harbours, giving our region hundreds of overseas. The majority of New Zealand’s
international markets, particularly in the Asia beaches within easy reach of the city centre. indigenous Māori population lives in Auckland,
Pacifc region. BALANCED LIFESTYLE and we’re also the world’s largest Polynesian
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Our great lifestyle is one of the main reasons city. Our huge mix of cultures not only makes
With many large-scale projects and new people are drawn to Auckland. We believe for diverse cuisine, art, music and language, it
companies springing up throughout Auckland, in hard work, but we know life outside is also makes it easy for new migrants to connect
there’s never been a more exciting time to important too – whether that means quality with people with similar backgrounds.
work here. Our population, economy and key time with family and friends, joining a social
industry sectors are all growing rapidly, which sports team or making the most of the superb
means more career opportunities than ever dining, shopping, entertainment, nightlife and
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THE AUCKLAND
ECONOMY
WE’RE A GROWING ECONOMY
Auckland’s economy has seen fve years of
Auckland is the economic consecutive growth, with an average growth
rate of 3.3% per annum since 2010.
powerhouse of New Zealand,
WE’RE A GROWING CITY
home to a third of the Auckland has a population of almost 1.6
population and contributing million, an increase of almost 10% since 2010.
It is forecast to reach 2 million by 2025.
over 36% of the nation’s GDP.
WE CONTRIBUTE OVER A THIRD
OF NEW ZEALAND’S GDP
Auckland’s GDP was NZ$80bn in 2015 – 36.7%
of the New Zealand economy.
WE’RE GLOBALLY CONNECTED
Auckland is internationally connected,
serving as a gateway to New Zealand and
markets in the Asia-Pacifc region, and ofers a
competitive and stable business environment
and business-friendly government services.
We’re just one direct fight away from major
cities in Australia, Asia and the western coast
of the US.
WE’RE DIVERSE AND INNOVATIVE TH
Auckland has moved toward a more service
oriented and inovation oriented economy. 4
A strong and increasingly specialised MOST INNOVATIVE CITY
manufacturing core is supported by a talented IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
and globally focused service sector. AND OCEANIA
Global Innovation Index 2015
Find out more about Auckland as an innovation
city here.
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LIVING IN
02 AUCKLAND
When you arrive in Auckland, you’ll fnd a city
rich in diverse cultures, friendly people and
a huge range of things to see and do.
%
39
OF AUCKLANDERS
WERE BORN OVERSEAS
2015 World Migration Report,
International Organisation
for Migration
PEOPLE AND CULTURE
New Zealanders are known for their warm SETTLING IN OUR LANGUAGES
nature and hospitality – and Auckland is no In the 2015 Expat Insider survey, 94% of New Zealand has three ofcial languages
Our sense of hospitality and diferent. Kiwis (as New Zealanders are often respondents said they found New Zealand – English, Māori and New Zealand Sign
called) love travelling, so we understand the people ‘friendly’ or ‘very friendly’ – one of the Language, with English the most commonly
many diverse cultures make importance of welcoming new people to our reasons we scored so highly (second of 64 spoken.
Auckland an exciting and own land. countries) for ‘ease of settling in’. There are many classes and programmes
OUR DIVERSE CULTURES We are by far New Zealand’s largest city, but across the Auckland region for people
welcoming place to live.
We’re the fourth most culturally diverse city in there’s a real sense of community here. We who want to improve their English or learn
the world – more diverse than Sydney, London, often socialise with colleagues outside of work, Te Reo Māori.
Los Angeles and New York – and over a third joining a social sports team is a popular way
of all Aucklanders were born overseas. This to make friends and every area of Auckland
diversity is refected in our art, music, cuisine, has diferent events, places and programmes
festivals and cultural experiences, as well as in where people come together, whether it’s a
+ our workplaces, schools and universities. favourite local restaurant or helping out in
200 Our Māori heritage gives us a unique place the community as a volunteer.
DIFFERENT ETHNIC COMMUNITIES in the world, and our city is home to more
CALL AUCKLAND HOME than 200 diferent ethnic groups. Auckland
2015 World Migration Report, is strongly infuenced by Pacifc pride and
International Organisation for Migration passion – we are the world’s largest Polynesian
community – and nearly a quarter of people
living here are of Asian descent.
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THINGS TO DO
WINE REGIONS >
Rolling vineyards, award-winning
vintages and an island of wine
From fne food and wine to
rainforest walks, thriving
nightlife to native wildlife, WALKS AND HIKING >
there’s so much to see and Hidden waterfalls, untouched
native forest and coastal climbs
do in Auckland when the
BEACHES >
working day is done.
Sheltered golden bays and
wild black-sand surf beaches
WATER ACTIVITIES >
We’re surrounded by sea, EVENTS AND FESTIVALS >
DINING > and we make the most of it Concerts, international sports,
Restaurants, cafés, bars and cultural festivals and free events
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES >
cuisine from around the world
Mountain biking, indoor skiing,
kayaking, abseiling and more
SHOPPING >
THINGS TO DO AT NIGHT > From designer boutiques and luxury
Cosy cocktail bars, local pubs, ARTS, CULTURE AND HISTORY> HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS > labels to local farmers’ markets
lively clubs and gigs galore Galleries, museums and Discover the beautiful islands
heritage experiences
right on our doorstep
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT – CYCLING DRIVING
GETTING AROUND
TRAIN, BUS AND FERRY For a great way to get outdoors and improve You can legally drive in Auckland and New
Our public transport network is a great your health and wellbeing, try cycling or Zealand for up to 12 months per visit, with
way to get around the city and throughout walking. A number of cycle paths have popped either a current driver’s licence from your
Getting around is easy and the region. As well as inner city buses, you up over Auckland in the last few years to make home country or an International Driving
can travel by train or bus from your suburb commuting on bike or foot even easier and Permit (IDP). Make sure you have these
afordable, whether you’re
to most major work hubs, plus schools, more new cycle ways are planned in the near organised before you arrive in New Zealand.
driving, catching public beaches, entertainment precincts and future. You will need to convert to a New Zealand
attractions in Auckland. licence after 12 months.
transport or cycling.
Britomart in downtown Auckland is the main More about driving in New Zealand >>
transport hub and is where many buses and
trains start and end. Ferries also arrive and
depart from downtown Auckland, just two
minutes’ walk from Britomart. A number
of bus and train stations and some ferry
departure points also have park and ride
facilities.
Find public transport services,
maps and timetables.
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SUCCESS STORY
MARC FORRESTER
SITE ENGINEER – CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
26 YEARS OLD, FROM SOUTH AFRICA
WHY AUCKLAND? able to get a lot more opportunity than I would
I chose to come to Auckland for a number have had in South Africa to really grow into my
of reasons – the abundance of work and the career.
opportunities available and I have family here
Future opportunities in
already. I also feel very safe here and I think it’s
the construction sector
a great place to raise your family.
I think it’s looking very bright. The number
Diverse cultures of big projects that have been announced in
Auckland is very cosmopolitan and the beauty Auckland over the last couple of years has
is that everyone from all over the world fts into been amazing and with the current housing
the Kiwi way of life. It’s just a really easy place boom I think there will be a lot in terms of
to come if you’re a foreigner. building apartment blocks, plus a lot of
infrastructure development coming up. It gives
Work/life balance immigrants like myself an opportunity to really
It’s fantastic. The work/life balance for me has excel in what we do and maybe take a giant
been absolutely unbelievable. There’s a whole career leap forward.
diferent culture and the whole family aspect of
“The work/life
life here is rated very highly. A typical weekend Where’s home?
for me is full of playing sport and sometimes I live in Takapuna. It’s such a fantastic beach balance for me has
I’m able to jump of work early (during the and the scenery around there is absolutely
been absolutely
week) and go for a surf. beautiful so most of my weekdays are defnitely
spent at the beach after work just relaxing with unbelievable.”
Career development my fat mates.
I’m a passionate career person. I’ve really
enjoyed the roles I’ve been given. I’ve been
Watch Marc's video
MY FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT AUCKLAND • The proximity to everything, and to the water
• The number one has to be the sunsets over the especially. Auckland is spread out, but everywhere
city from Mt Victoria (one of Auckland’s dormant is close to water and I think that’s a major attraction
volcanic cones). for the city.
• Surfng out west at Muriwai Beach. • The amount of sports and community things you can
get involved in; that’s a really big drawcard and can
• How friendly everyone is – people in Auckland are
help your integration into the community.
some of the friendliest people I have ever met.