Relocate or Migrate
Newcomers are welcomed. Escape from the rat race, and rediscover life in a vibrant region that welcomes new people from around New Zealand and the world. Not only are jobs easy to find, but the region is enhanced by new arrivals who contribute to a community full of rich and diverse backgrounds. Whether you're coming from elsewhere in New Zealand or from overseas, you'll feel at home in Mid Canterbury.
Over the last 15 years, Mid Canterbury has experienced tremendous growth based on solid and sustainable foundations of excellent farming and tourism. Businesses of all types are in need of skilled people who will contribute to our district by bringing their qualifications and expertise to address our skill shortages and there are endless opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop their own businesses.
Jobs, business opportunities, lifestyle or retirement, it's all here waiting for you, and our warm welcoming community and active Newcomers Network are dedicated to helping you get settled as quickly as possible into your new home.
Newcomers Network
This group welcomes newcomers and helps them to feel quickly at home in the Ashburton District, supporting them with practical advice, local knowledge and friendship for all ages, nationalities and origins. The Newcomers Network holds monthly meetings and regular events providing many opportunities to meet and socialise with other newcomers to the District making them feel at home.
If you would like to be on the mailing list to keep you informed about activities and new initiatives send your details to - Newcomers Network, (newcomers@growmc.co.nz) PO Box 392, Ashburton, New Zealand.
NZers / Foreign
Immigration Requirements
There are some specific immigration requirements which applicants must meet in order to apply for residency. The New Zealand Immigration Service can provide details of requirements to live and work in New Zealand (www.immigration.govt.nz).
Locally, a specialist recruitment agency Canstaff employment service operates a comprehensive immigration assistance service.
Canstaff works with immigrants wishing to work in New Zealand by assisting them with their immigration paperwork and sourcing the correct information regarding their specific requirements, then sending the paperwork and documentation through to their contacts in New Zealand Immigration.
For more information about immigrating to New Zealand visit these sites: