Why go to New Zealand?
New Zealand is amongst the best in the world in many industries. The tech sector makes up 8%of NZ's GDP, employing 5% of the workforce. Other major industries include film and media (Lord of the Rings) and tourism (20% of GDP). It's a collaborative working culture with an emphasis on "all opinions are welcome". An internship in a New Zealand organisation will often mean you get to do high level work as we are a country of SMEs (Small, Medium Enterprises) that make up 97% of NZ businesses and 47% of the workforce.
The World's Best Country!
Four the past 4 years New Zealand has been voted the World's Best Country by Telegraph Readers (a UK newspaper) in a poll of 75,000 entries.
"Fjordland, a vast tract of Mountainous terrain that occupies the south west corner of South Island, New Zealand, is one of the most astounding pieces of land anywhere on God's earth, and one's first impulse, standing on a cliff top surveying it all, is simply to burst into spontaneous applause. It is magnificent." Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
Four the past 4 years New Zealand has been voted the World's Best Country by Telegraph Readers (a UK newspaper) in a poll of 75,000 entries.
"Fjordland, a vast tract of Mountainous terrain that occupies the south west corner of South Island, New Zealand, is one of the most astounding pieces of land anywhere on God's earth, and one's first impulse, standing on a cliff top surveying it all, is simply to burst into spontaneous applause. It is magnificent." Douglas Adams (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)
One of the safest countries in the world
New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world according to the Global Peace Index, which is compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace and is based on a number of factors, including the level of safety and security in society, the extent of domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarisation.
New Zealand is one of the safest countries in the world according to the Global Peace Index, which is compiled annually by the Institute for Economics and Peace and is based on a number of factors, including the level of safety and security in society, the extent of domestic and international conflict, and the degree of militarisation.
The least Corrupt Country in the World
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index ranks us the least corrupt country in the world, equal with Denmark.
Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index ranks us the least corrupt country in the world, equal with Denmark.
Clean and Beautiful
Every country has a certain amount of natural beauty. New Zealand just happens to have loads of it. From fjords, volcanoes, pristine beaches, great surf breaks, amazing forests, even glaciers. She really is a beauty!
Every country has a certain amount of natural beauty. New Zealand just happens to have loads of it. From fjords, volcanoes, pristine beaches, great surf breaks, amazing forests, even glaciers. She really is a beauty!
Great Professional Opportunities, and a balanced lifestyle
Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We’re a well-developed, well connected country with all sorts of opportunities to advance your career.
But New Zealanders also believe life is for living. It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus all the recreation and wide open spaces our country offers.
For the record, New Zealand was rated second in the world for work-life balance in HSBC's 2015 Expat Explorer survey.
Working hard and getting ahead is important to us. We’re a well-developed, well connected country with all sorts of opportunities to advance your career.
But New Zealanders also believe life is for living. It’s about balancing a good day’s work with time for family and friends plus all the recreation and wide open spaces our country offers.
For the record, New Zealand was rated second in the world for work-life balance in HSBC's 2015 Expat Explorer survey.
Educating For the Future
2017: New Zealand ranks 1st thanks to factors like university-industry collaboration, a curriculum framework that takes into account skills for the future and high quality of teacher education. The Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, created by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by the Yidan Prize Foundation, was developed to assess the effectiveness of education systems in preparing students for the demands of work and life in a rapidly changing landscape. Access the report here
2017: New Zealand ranks 1st thanks to factors like university-industry collaboration, a curriculum framework that takes into account skills for the future and high quality of teacher education. The Worldwide Educating for the Future Index, created by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and commissioned by the Yidan Prize Foundation, was developed to assess the effectiveness of education systems in preparing students for the demands of work and life in a rapidly changing landscape. Access the report here
