When you arrive
You may consider booking short-term accommodation ahead of your arrival, then search for long-term accommodation when you arrive. The cost and availability of short-term accommodation varies widely through the year. It can be affected by tourism peak season, university start dates and school holidays, to name a few. Familiarise yourself with the city and view available long-term accommodation to ensure it suits your preference. Several considerations to make are proximity to the workplace available nearby schools for the kids, and the ideal size of the property. Some may also find that flatting would be a more suitable arrangement.
Temporary accommodation options
Renting
You may find that renting is a great way to explore and get to know the area before deciding to purchase or build a house. Searching online is a good place to start. You may also wish to check out local rental agencies to help you find a place. Note that most rentals in Aotearoa are unfurnished however furniture and whiteware can be rented in some parts of the country. You can find rental properties on these websites:
Rental agencies
- Trademe.co.nz
- Oneroof.co.nz
- Realestate.co.nz
- Myrent.co.nz
- Homes.co.nz
Buying or building a house
Dreaming of a place to call your own? We understand that moving to a new country is already a major move, and buying or building a house there makes it even more significant. If you're a healthcare professional on NZ's Green List of roles, you have a unique opportunity to expedite your residency process. Normally, only residents and citizens can buy a house to live in in New Zealand. When you can, use this tool to find out if you can purchase a house in New Zealand.
