Living and Working in New Zealand: Why new migrants love it here

This guide is for migrants who work or want to work in hospitality in New Zealand, for example

• - bakers
• bar staff, baristas, cafe workers
• cafe and restaurant managers
• catering staff, chefs, cooks, kitchen hands, wait staff
• hotel staff.

- New Zealand values migrant hospitality workers. No matter how long you stay in New Zealand we want you to enjoy your time working here.

- Because it can take time to get used to living and working in a new country it is important that you and your family have the information and support you need even if you are here on a temporary visa.

- Working in hospitality in New Zealand may be different from what you are used to. For example, health and safety law may be different from in your home country. How New Zealanders communicate and work together will be different too.

- This guide will help you understand what it is like to work in hospitality in New Zealand and where to get advice and support if you need it. It also explains some of the differences you may experience living in New Zealand.