From the Philippines to a new life in NZ

Why you chose NZ

After hearing stories and testimonies from friends, we were very intrigued with the work-life balance is in New Zealand. Upon further research about NZ, we were mesmerised with how beautiful the country is, and how it prioritises family first. This became the motivation for us to emigrate to NZ, especially when our daughter is about to go to school. And it didn’t disappoint, it exceeded everything that we expected.

Most challenging part

The most challenging part from our experience is being ready and at peace that we will be leaving our beloved country and will have to start a new life abroad. This is the first time that we considered working and living outside the Philippines, and we had to make sure that we are truly committed to this. Aside from this, gathering all the necessary documents gave us a bit of a hard time. School and government records are a bit difficult to apply for and takes a long time to obtain.

Easiest part

Despite the difficulty in obtaining the required documents, every step we took was pretty straight forward. The NZ visa application is done completely online, and all instructions are detailed clearly. Everything is set conveniently for the applicants, and correspondence is immediately sent through email should additional information/documents be required.

First impressions of NZ

NZ is such a beautiful country. People are very friendly and are always willing to help you out. After living here for more than a year now, we’ve learned to appreciate the simplicity of life in NZ, especially here in Hamilton. Living in a small city is right how we wanted it to be. No traffic, easy going lifestyle, everything is nearby, and the luxury of having a lot of time to spend with our daughter even during weekdays which we didn’t have where we came from.

What you’re enjoying

New Zealand is a well-known tourist destination renowned for its picturesque landscapes, amazing beaches, and beautiful mountains. With our location in central North Island, a lot of these tourist spots are just a few hours’ drive from our home.

The part Peak played

Peak Recruitment was very helpful right from the very start. The initial interview went very well, and they made sure that I was well suited for the position. They also ensured that I understood everything that I am getting into and left no stone unturned in giving all the information that I needed. Their experience and expertise in helping people migrate to NZ was very evident throughout the process. All the information they provided was exactly what we needed to make sure everything went smoothly and fast.

Advice to others considering NZ

Moving to New Zealand is quite a big decision to make. You must do your research about how living in New Zealand is, as it may be far from what you are used to and what your expectations are. You will have your doubts, fear, but trust me, it will all be worth it. I am glad we’ve made the decision to make New Zealand our new home.