Guide to Living and Working in Auckland
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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 offers both an amazing lifestyle and diverse possibilities for your career. RD MOST3 LIVEABLE CITY IN THE WORLD Mercer Quality Living Survey 2019 WELCOMING AND SAFE but small enough that making connections boarding or jogging along the waterfront then New Zealanders are well known for their is easy, and career progression can be relaxing after work with dinner and drinks, a friendly and welcoming nature. The traditional significantly faster than larger cities. It’s about bush walk or fish and chips on the beach. A CITY OF Māori spirit of manaakitanga (hospitality, more than a job; you’ll be helping to build and FAMILY FRIENDLY shape a city. OPPORTUNITY kindness and generosity) remains just as If you already have children or you’re planning significant today. We value human rights, are CITY STYLE, NATURAL BEAUTY for the future, Auckland is a wonderful place nuclear-free and politically stable. Auckland combines all the energy and to raise a family. It’s safe, stable and culturally AN INTERNATIONAL CITY excitement of city life with spectacular diverse, with excellent public healthcare, a From outstanding career We’re a relatively young city, but we’re natural beauty in every direction. World-class lifestyle where children can enjoy our natural opportunities to an making our mark on the world – and you can food, wine, coffee, designer shopping and a playground, and a world-class education too. Innovative companies and startups are thriving arts and culture scene is matched system. exceptional lifestyle, here’s stepping onto the global stage and dedicated with beautiful harbours, islands, beaches, A CITY OF DIVERSITY forests and volcanic cones that offer countless innovation hubs are expanding across the city. Auckland is the fourth most diverse city in why working in Auckland is adventure activities to enjoy, from sailing Auckland is the nation’s economic powerhouse the world – more than 220 different ethnic and surfing to mountain biking and hiking. a smart move. and New Zealand’s largest city, home to communities call our city home and over And it’s all so close. We’re encircled by three about a third of the country’s population. a third of all people living here were born natural harbours, giving our region hundreds of We’re a global city, with easy access to key overseas. The majority of New Zealand’s beaches within easy reach of the city centre. international markets, particularly in the Asia indigenous Māori population lives in Auckland, Pacific 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 before. We’re big enough to be connected to outdoor activities at your fingertips. With more other global business hubs around the world, free time you could be starting your day paddle 4 THE AUCKLAND ECONOMY WE’RE A GROWING ECONOMY Auckland's economy has seen five years of Auckland is the economic consecutive growth, with an average growth powerhouse of New Zealand, rate of 3.9% per annum since 2013. WE’RE A GROWING CITY home to a third of the Auckland has a population of 1.7 million, 34% population and contributing of New Zealand’s population. It is forecast to reach 2 million by 2029. 38% of the nation’s GDP. WE CONTRIBUTE OVER A THIRD OF NEW ZEALAND’S GDP Auckland’s GDP is $93.4b in 2018 - 38% 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-Pacific region, and offers a competitive and stable business environment and business-friendly government services. We’re just one direct flight 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 innovation oriented economy. A strong and increasingly specialised MOST7 INNOVATIVE CITY manufacturing core is supported by a talented IN SOUTH EAST ASIA and globally focused service sector. AND OCEANIA Global Innovation Index 2018 Find out more about Auckland as an innovation city here. 5 LIVING IN 02 AUCKLAND When you arrive in Auckland, you’ll find a city rich in diverse cultures, friendly people and a huge range of things to see and do. % 39OF 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 2018 Expat Insider survey, 97% New Zealand has three official languages Our sense of hospitality and different. Kiwis (as New Zealanders are often respondents ranked New Zealand highly for – English, Māori and New Zealand Sign called) love travelling, so we understand the 'personal safety' and 'peacefulness'. Language, with English the most commonly many diverse cultures make importance of welcoming new people to our We are by far New Zealand’s largest city, but spoken. own land. Auckland an exciting and there’s a real sense of community here. We There are many classes and programmes OUR DIVERSE CULTURES often socialise with colleagues outside of work, across the Auckland region for people welcoming place to live. We’re the fourth most culturally diverse city in joining a social sports team is a popular way who want to improve their English or learn the world – more diverse than Sydney, London, to make friends and every area of Auckland Te Reo Māori. Los Angeles and New York – and over a third has different events, places and programmes of all Aucklanders were born overseas. This where people come together, whether it’s a diversity is reflected in our art, music, cuisine, favourite local restaurant or helping out in festivals and cultural experiences, as well as in the community as a volunteer. our workplaces, schools and universities. + Our Māori heritage gives us a unique place in 220 the world, and our city is home to 220 plus, DIFFERENT ETHNIC COMMUNITIES CALL AUCKLAND HOME different ethnic groups. Auckland is strongly 2015 World Migration Report, influenced by Pacific pride and passion – we International Organisation for Migration are the world’s largest Polynesian community – and nearly a quarter of people living here are of Asian descent. 7 THINGS TO DO WINE REGIONS > Rolling vineyards, award-winning From fine food and wine to vintages and an island of wine rainforest walks, thriving nightlife to native wildlife, WALKS AND HIKING > there’s so much to see and Hidden waterfalls, untouched do in Auckland when the native forest and coastal climbs 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 8 GETTING AROUND PUBLIC TRANSPORT – CYCLING DRIVING 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 affordable, 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 transport or cycling.