Working in New Zealand

Annual leave in New Zealand

Since the 1st of April 2007, New Zealand employees have been required by law to offer a minimum of four weeks annual leave a year, on top of the eleven public holiday days the country recognises.

Applying for a tax number (IRD number)

If you are required to pay tax in New Zealand you will be allocated an IRD number by the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD). This is the main government department that collects tax.

Culture in the New Zealand workplace

Read about the traits, values, and communication styles typical in New Zealand workplaces.

Find a job in New Zealand that gives you work life balance

Find the stresses and strains of the job you currently hold getting you down? New Zealand employment law is on the side of people wanting balance in their life.

New Zealand public holidays

New Zealand Tax

Tax information for people thinking about moving to New Zealand for the long term.

Versatile workplaces encourage work/life balance

New migrants and returning New Zealanders are often interested in combining career development with New Zealand's attractive lifestyle opportunities. Whether their commitment is to raising a family in a safe, friendly environment or enjoying the relatively unspoilt natural environment, they recognise that New Zealand offers a range of exciting opportunities.