Honest Insights: Why Most People Can’t Stay in New Zealand for 5 Years

Middle-class individuals in the country should think twice before giving up a stable job to move to New Zealand, as the chances of a successful transition are quite slim.

After successfully immigrating to New Zealand, you can look forward to several benefits:

1️⃣ Warm and genuine interpersonal relationships. New Zealand stands out as one of the Western countries with the least discrimination, even surpassing Australia.
2️⃣ A pristine natural environment with fresh, clean air.
3️⃣ A relaxed pace of life, with shorter working hours that allow for more leisure time.

4️⃣ Affordable meat and dairy products, along with safer and more reliable food options.
5️⃣ Happy children who, from primary school to the first year of high school, have almost no homework. They grow up in close contact with nature, themselves, and society, which is a stark contrast to the education system back home.

However, there are also some challenges to consider:

1️⃣ Loneliness, especially in rural areas where you might not see another person within a 10-kilometer radius.
2️⃣ Limited job opportunities; a company with just a dozen employees is considered large.
3️⃣ High living costs, as the distance between places drives up logistics expenses.
4️⃣ In recent years, the influx of net immigrants has led New Zealand to tighten its immigration policies.

Even if you secure a job, obtaining permanent residency (PR) may still be challenging. If you don’t meet the 6-point system or Green List requirements, you won’t get a resident visa (RV), which means no PR. Currently, the New Zealand job market is slightly more favorable for IT, construction, engineering, and a few other specialized fields.

5️⃣ Job competition is fierce, not only from other Chinese immigrants but also from locals, Indians, and Brits. The biggest hurdle is securing an offer from a New Zealand-accredited employer.

New Zealand is best suited for two types of people:

✅ Those with financial means, for whom the choice is simply a matter of preference.
✅ Skilled professionals who are in high demand. With the right skills, you can thrive anywhere! However, strong English proficiency is a must when working abroad.

❌ It’s not ideal for workaholics or those hoping to drastically change their fortunes.

👉 There are multiple pathways to immigrate to New Zealand: ✅ the 6-point system, ✅ the Green List, ✅ study-to-immigrate, and ✅ investment. Each method caters to different groups, so if you’re serious about moving, choose and understand the one that best fits your situation.

In summary, New Zealand may not be the utopia it’s often imagined to be. The key is to ensure that you are well-suited and genuinely enjoy the lifestyle. If it were you, would you still come or continue to stay in New Zealand?

⚠️ For more information on New Zealand immigration, including [Price Lists], [Self-Assessment Forms], and [Green List] materials, feel free to reach out. Welcome to Damingbai for a free evaluation.