The challenges of managing ever dwindling funds are something all travellers can relate to. The need to find cheap or, even better, free, food can be all consuming (literally!). So much so, that it can override our sense of decency and respect for those around us. This can be particularly true in the workplace. A warehouse …
Free Beer, Food and Toilet Paper! Temptations in the Workplace Read More »
So you’ve secured your working holiday visa and you’re getting your ‘must see and do’ list together but if you’re going to get past the first on the list you’re going to have to get some work to fund these exciting trips and experiences. It is called a working holiday for a reason, right?! Just …
You have landed in New Zealand and you have opened a bank account. The last step you have to go through before starting your job hunt is simple: getting your IRD number. Here is the list of all the information you will have to give: Your passport details, and your Immigration NZ Application number if …
You have landed in New Zealand and are ready to look for a job. You still have two steps to go through before starting your (hopefully) short job hunt: Opening a bank account Getting your IRD number There’s nothing easier than opening your bank account. Just call one of the local banks and ask if …
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After mulling over your resume, making sure it has all the right dates (months and years!) and your key responsibilities in each role, you click the “Apply Now” button and submit your CV. So, what’s the next step? Obviously, you have to wait for a response where, unfortunately sometimes, silence is the only reply you’ll …
You’ve finally taken the time to sit down and get serious in searching for a job. Here are a few things to remind you before you travel down the sometimes long and winding jobseeker road: Apply online, not by email Unless the job ad has specifically stated to do so – which is frankly …
When I decided to leave sunny Sydney after 12 years and finally return home to New Zealand, I searched the net for a nice and neat moving checklist. Surely the millions of Kiwis who had made the trek back before me had some hints and tips to smooth the journey? Apparently not. No worries, I …
With the opening of people2people’s first New Zealand branch in Auckland in September 2017, this means that we are now better able to assist with your job search and staffing needs across Australia and New Zealand. Whether like me, you’re a Kiwi finally returning home, or an Aussie with the sneaking suspicion that the grass …
If you’ve recently arrived in New Zealand, it can be a minefield trying to find a job that will: A. Pay the bills B. Be in an enjoyable environment with like-minded people C. Give you an experience of the local economy / culture that you can learn from First, you might need to set some …
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You are here on holiday, and perhaps this is your first southern hemisphere Christmas. The novelty of being able to stay out late in your shorts and T-shirt in December will very likely lead to a busy social agenda, and late-night drinks on a Monday night will seem perfectly reasonable. By all means, live it …