Moving to New Zealand in 2026: Visas, Jobs & Schools | Live Q&A #9

Are you considering moving to New Zealand, currently searching for work, or already settling into life here? In this live Q&A, Brett from Soft Landing NZ and licensed New Zealand immigration adviser Dez answer questions about: 🇳🇿 What school life is like for children in New Zealand Green List and Straight to Residence requirements Looking for work from outside New Zealand Job opportunities and timing for overseas teachers Why LinkedIn and networking matter in the New Zealand job market Possible changes to the Green List Current visa-processing trends Foreign fee-paying student visa applications Rental inspections and everyday life in New Zealand We’re both immigrants who have made New Zealand home. These weekly conversations combine our lived experience with Brett’s perspective as a New Zealand hiring manager and Dez’s professional immigration knowledge. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:35 Rental inspections in New Zealand 04:15 What are New Zealand schools like? 10:25 Green List and Straight to Residence requirements 13:25 Join the Soft Landing NZ community 14:05 Finding a job from outside New Zealand 15:35 Using LinkedIn during your job search 16:30 Advice for overseas teachers 19:45 New Zealand immigration conference updates 20:35 Possible Green List changes 21:25 Visa-processing times 22:30 Student visa processing 23:35 How to connect with Brett and Dez 25:20 Why we created the Soft Landing NZ community 👉 Join the Soft Landing NZ community: https://linktr.ee/softlandingnz 👉 Learn more about Soft Landing NZ: https://softlandingnz.com Please remember that general information shared during a live Q&A cannot consider your complete personal circumstances. For advice about your own visa pathway or application, speak directly with a licensed New Zealand immigration adviser. Subscribe for practical conversations about moving to New Zealand, finding work, settling in and making New Zealand home. #MovingToNewZealand #NewZealandImmigration #NewZealandJobs