If you’re a proud New Zealander who is thinking seriously about moving overseas, there’s no doubt that you’re in excellent company. Countless Kiwi’s have successfully relocated to nations all around the globe. If you want to do well as an expatriate, it can help to explore nations that have been particularly kind to Kiwis. Kiwis tend to flourish and feel particularly at ease in locations such as the US, the UK, Australia, France, Singapore and Hong Kong.
That’s not to say that there aren’t happy and productive Kiwis living in a wide range of other countries around the globe, however. There are content New Zealand citizens in all different corners of the planet.
The United States
The United States is a melting pot of sorts for the world. That’s why it’s no shock that Kiwis often gravitate to the vast nation. It also helps that people in the United States predominantly speak English and the culture is relatively similar. Although in the US everything is bigger, from the highways to the storms to the size of business, life is supersized. This is great for a certain type of Kiwi who is ambitious enough to take on the world, and who seeks to be at the cutting edge in their career. Places like New York and San Fransico are increasingly attracting New Zealanders who want to partake in the tech growth at Silicon Valley or the finance world of Wall Street.
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom shares many of the positive qualities as the US does in relation to Kiwi expats. Shared language, culture, customs and historical ties mean Brits have warmed to Kiwi’s moving there for years now. There is a massive expat community in London, with all types of Kiwis young and old chasing a career dream or just enjoying their Overseas Experience and travelling around Europe. This makes London one of the best places for Kiwi’s to network, find friends and build a life with relative ease. Having a support network can make life that much easier as you enter the city and start your new life.
Australia
Over the years Kiwi expats have been frequently drawn to Australia with higher wages and arguably a better standard of living in some of the bigger centres such as Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth. In these spots, you will easily find a network of Kiwi’s who are dong interesting things in business, sport and the arts. The weather has always been a major draw card for those Kiwi’s who struggle with our typically colder winters and milder summers. Also, being closer to Asia is another attractive quality of Australia to explore everywhere from Indonesia all the way up to Japan.
France
France is one of the most romantic and beautiful spots in the world. Creative and cosmopolitan Kiwi’s are often attracted to the sophisticated and worldly lifestyles that the French champion. The history, art and culture balances against the nice weather and café culture; which makes France one of the best places to hang out for a year or two, even if you’re not too concerned about your job or a career. There also many smaller towns, charming and quaint in character, that Kiwi’s may find more appealing, such as in the South of France. Of course, Paris is the main hub for expats where you can meet fascinating people from all parts of the globe. Among which you will find a network of Kiwi expats.
Singapore and Hong Kong
The dynamic Asian city-states of Hong Kong and Singapore are excellent bases for Kiwi expats who want to experience a unique culture and who also want to work for some incredible international firms. The capital and finance markets of both these cities attract the more professionally minded New Zealanders, who may want an opportunity to make some money or climb the corporate ladder. Travel in the region is cheap and exciting with amazing destinations such as Burma opening to tourism, and the enticing India, and fascinating China. While the Kiwi expat communities and networks are smaller in these cities, you are sure to find a number of Aussies, Americans and Brits to fill your boots!
Whethere it be Paris, New York or London, the team at Conroy are here to help you as you move ahead in life.