A successful immigration story about a talented tradesman who came up against many delays and challenges, but he never stopped smiling.
“You definitely need to have a positive attitude and energy to go through this journey. You will get your ups and downs. For me, you must always take your downs and turn them into positives.”
– Christo
A few interesting facts about millionaire migrants:
1) Little New Zealand is getting half as many millionaire migrants as the United States while having only 1.5% of the population.
2) The only country receiving more millionaires than Australia is the UAE but since the UAE almost never allows citizenship, Australia will end up getting some of those as well.
3) NZ + Australia receives 4,300 millionaire migrants compared to 2,500 that US + Canada, which is like saying NZ + Australia get 170% more millionaires than the US + Canada with only 8% of the population.
Insights from the Millionaire Migration Map – If millionaires are generally smart and capable people who have the ability to live almost anywhere, then why so many want to live in New Zealand and Australia?
And can we enjoy some of the same benefits of peace, nature, opportunity, weather, family, culture, future, etc… as they do?
Tired of getting nowhere in the NZ or Australian job markets? This story will inform and inspire you.
Great testimonial from a great Business Analyst. Pieter talks about the process of his Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and what he did to get HIRED QUICKLY. I appreciate his kind words and wish him well into his bright future.
“I have received a Job Offer in Australia and the company has sponsored me and applied for the nomination. I am glad to inform you that my 482 Medium stream Visa was approved this last week and I will be heading for Sydney.
I would like to thank you for your encouragement and guidance on how to approach the Job Market in NZ which also helped me with approaching the Australian Job Market. It took a lot of perseverance but it has paid off.”
Mo Kader
Senior Systems Engineer, IT
Mo makes things happen in his life. As an IT Senior Systems Engineer, Mo was offered work from an online interview and given sponsorship to work in Sydney.
Questionnaire on customer satisfaction with Tate’s services:
Geoff and Tammy Craig
Fuel Additives Entrepreneur &
Graphics Design & Signage Entrepreneur
Geoff and Tammy are from a class of entrepreneurs that are sorely needed in the New Zealand economy. Now they are here.
“You really are a master at whatย you do. It’s actually perfect. Thank you so much. I really really do appreciate the extra work you put in, the patience you have and the guidanceย you have given me. It almost feels like you walking this journey with me. I don’t know where I would have been without you. I really can’t thank you enough. I think employing you has been the best decision I’ve made this year. I’m actually astonished by the quality of service I get fromย you. You walk the extra mile with your clients and that’s what sets you apart from all the other immigration employment consultants.ย “
Jayson Adams
Quantity Surveyor
Jayson has 4 years of experience and already has completed 3 megaprojects in South Africa, including a NZ$50m Cricket stadium. His new employer is getting a “rising star” with capabilities far beyond his job title.
Junior professionals are always going to be less experienced than seniors, but that doesn’t mean they will be less attractive to hire. In many case, employers may prefer to hire a junior candidate. For example, Juniors are often perceived as offering more flexibility and more value for money than their senior counterparts.
For the above two challenges, there are two strategies.
Your point of difference is about knowing your core skills and positioning your proven abilities as a point of difference with “rising star” potential. If you have a couple of remarkable successes in your young career, this is what I am talking about. Adding your enthusiasm and passion to succeed also helps a great deal. And if you have all those features combined, add also the quality of persistence to ensure maximum chances for success because it may take meeting 10 or 20 or more employers before success is achieved. Persistence eventually finds success, depending on many factors that I can help you navigate in a separate discussion.
Displacing locals will be a minimised problem if you have clearly communicated your “point of difference”. When your employer knows that your core strength is the best among other applicants and if that is also critical to the success of the role, then your employer will be able to better manage any requests for proof from immigration authorities. Obviously, looking for work abroad, discovering and communicating your core strengths is at the heart of getting job offers.
In Summary
If you are a junior professional with a short but successful career, then you might be able to position yourself as a “rising star” candidates that foreign employers love to hire.
If you would like a detailed strategy that fits your profile and your goals, just send your CV and questions to me. I will give you a personalised response in about a day.
The brain drain from South Africa has transformed the economies and societies of New Zealand and Australia over the last 4 decades. South Africa has given our part of the world some of the most talented professionals in their country. Industry leaders representing all trades, engineering, teaching, health, ITC, manufacturing, logistics, goods and services of all kinds. The people coming are the bedrock of society. They have helped build and maintain cities, towns, industries and services, private and public. By this time, I would guess that every professionally skilled person in South Africa has seen family, friends and colleagues leave for a better life abroad. One of their favourite destinations is little New Zealand..
A 2013 census showed 54,279 South African-born people resident in New Zealand, or 1.36% of our population, 5th highest after UK, China, India, and Australia. 2013 was a long time ago, and the flow has been high the whole time (except for the lockdown years), and the flow will continue, I’m sure because there continues to be great interest on both sides. Australia has larger numbers but reflects a smaller percentage share of talent growth.
Brain drains reflect a shift of production capacity and social stability away from one place to the benefit of somewhere else. In stable countries, most of these people would not relocate. It takes generations to develop a class of people that keep the fabric of society held together. New Zealand has benefited much from this group. Those who benefit the most from South Africa are in several categories, but I will name just two that I am most familiar with: 1) Top income professionals could live anywhere in the world and their top choice is often New Zealand or Australia and 2) Proven talent that finds life at home to be more struggle than success both financially and socially.
Regarding the top income performers – They find what they are looking for in New Zealand when they have security, stability, happier family time, regular contact with nature and a work-life balance. Top performers often talk about their quality of life for themselves and their children as their main reason fro choosing this region of the world. This group needs to be connected with decision makers that understand their value and can make use of their skills. This process often begins with making complex profiles clearly understandable and then plugging them into either a career growth direction or a lifestyle direction or some combination of both.
About proven talent – They find economic growth and opportunity plus all of the things listed above as well. This category often has to “put everything on the line” to make this dream come true, and when it does, they can experience the most positive change to their life experience and for their future growth opportunities. For this group life can instantly improve on all fronts from day 01 and go up from there, but the risks are higher to get from point A to the new life here. This group needs the most planning and risk management support and the confidence that their hard earned immigration investments will bring the success they are looking to achieve.
A recent article this week that published, “[A]round 8% of people are selling their homes with plans to leave the country. Notably, the data shows that wealthier South Africans โ even those in upper-middle-income brackets โ are more likely to sell up to emigrate.” – Upper-middle income South Africans are selling up to emigrate
The relocation of talent from South Africa to New Zealand and Australia has been going on for many decades and will continue for a long time until conditions improve dramatically at home. This may take a long time. Until then, countries abroad that are successful in attracting some of the best available talent in the world will continue to benefit from the situation and immigrants will continue to improve their lives.
This is an archive of our clients’ testimonials collected prior to the COVID crisis – the period of uncertainty, lockdowns, no international travel, and low rates of hiring worldwide.
Senior Director, Tax & Finance
“I met with Tate regarding relocation advice. At our introduction, I could tell, Tate is very professional and helpful with my questions and requests. As agent he could identify my weaknesses as employment seeker and provided me with awesome corrective measures to prepare me for interviews. He has an effective system to assist job seekers and is always willing to support you. I will recommend Tate to any person seeking any employment seeking advice.”
Production Manager
“Hi Tate, thank you for your assistance in pointing me in the right direction and providing me with the tools to improve my chances of being employed in New Zealand. The services you offer are worth every $ spent.”
Key Accounts Manager
“Hi Tate, Thank you so much for your time. You knowledge, experience and professionalism of and within the New Zealand environ is so valuable and a super resource to tap into. The insights you shared were easily understood and I have benefited from the sound advice and discussion during our session earlier today.”
IT Infrastructure Architect, CIO
“I wonโt say anything to improve โ Iโll give you 10 out of 10! Itโs a simple program, if you follow it to the โTโ, you put your effort in, then itโs just phenomenal. It really works. I mean, I took the whole package and I mean everything was just phenomenal. The way you presented it, the way you made it work was phenomenal. And it worked, it really worked! โฆ And this is possible. And it was possible very quickly: from the time we started till the time everything worked out was just over a month, which was phenomenal! โฆIโm just very grateful for the whole process, Iโm grateful for your help, Iโm so glad everything worked out the way we wanted it to work out. And without your help, I wouldnโt be in the position where I am now.” [an excerpt from Thomas’ video interview]
CA – Masters Degree in Audit – Head of Audit
“Thank you, Tate, for all of your assistance! You know, I couldnโt have done it without you. And the value youโve given me in terms of the guidance etc โ you really made it a whole lot easier for me, so thank you very much!” [an excerpt from Delia’s video interview]
Master Butcher, Owner
“The way you approach it [professional profile] is remarkable, because Iโve never came across anybody who does that… My [relatives and friends] back in South Africa asked me how did I get so quickly to New Zealand? I: listen, hereโs Tateโs email, just email him. So I gave all your details to them.” [an excerpt from Brian’s video interview]
Pharmacist
“I would like to thank you very much for your CV course. It was very informative and an eye opener. I have paid a CV writer to do a CV for me, and was not happy at all. I can clearly see now why one should write your own CV. Nobody can ever explain oneโs abilities as you can do it for yourself. Thank you for making a difference in my journey to NZ!!!โ
Facilities Manager for large holding
“It was quite a daunting journey, it was quite a long journey and leading up to the point when you and I met. It was frustration deluxe, I was almost at the part where I was wanting to through in the towel โ Iโm not going to make it to New Zealand! After speaking to you, with all the coaching that you did with me, kind of explaining to me how the New Zealand style of interview and conversation goes, changed a lot of the ways I approached companies over the phoneโฆ So, it was a success because of the way that we approached it and we went about it.” [an excerpt from Dean’s video interview]
Executive in the Insurance Industry
“You give a lot of feedback: โฆone thing you did was you summarised in a feedback message to me, saying โHighlight these five thingsโ. And I written them down and made sure that each one of my discussions, even if I forgot everything else, those 5 things whatever they were would come through. I think thatโs the one thing.
I think that the second thing that was very valuable was these mock interviews: you prepared us for what can be expected. I think that no person ever has enough experience โ you only go to the interviews when you are looking for job and that might only be (if youโre lucky) 3-4 times in your life, and trends also change as well. I think my sessions with you made me gaining confidence.” [an excerpt from Michelle’s video interview]
Qualified Electrician
“Thank you for all your guidance and assistance as well as empowering and enabling. Your process gives substance and direction to the process of looking for work. Your calm demeanour also helps. I would not have been able to do this with a brash impatient person. It feels like we have synergy, and I am anticipating the results. We don’t know what your policy is about keeping contact, but I sincerely hope we manage to meet once we are in NZ.”
ICT Professional / Information Management and Controls
“I can honestly say that you are opening my eyes to a new world of marketing myself. Your guidance and positive attitude is refreshing and I can honestly say, that I have worked with few people who share your view on marketing oneself!”
Qualified Welder, Rigger
“Tate, Iโm beaming with excitement to let you know that Cole landed a job offer with an accredited, Auckland based employer. So happy and thankful for your help and guidance thus far. Iโd definitely say that the recent update made to your โEngaging with the job marketโ really helped give me the confidence to actively engage and know exactly how to ask the inevitable question related to work visas during the first call.”
Qualified Plater Welder / Boilermaker
“Really love your CV course. I have went about twice over your CV course and every time I pick up something new.โ
Senior Systems Engineer
“I can definitely say that Tate has helped me in many ways. We connected via LinkedIn and have stayed in touch ever since. He has given sound relocation and job hunting advice and strategies that have helped me get noticed from Botswana. Thank you for your service and good work!”
Drone Specialist, Commercial Pilot
My husband used Tate’s methods and had an interview set up before he left SA, he got the job offer there and then in NZ. We highly recommend Tate!
Qualified Mechanical Fitter
Tate comes highly recommended. It has been so beneficial to walk this journey of networking and learning on how to approach the job market and the FANTASTIC video CV he offers in his complete package. We would definitely still be a statistic of the many who never get answers on their CV submissions. Tate has always been readily available to provide us with his knowledge and words of wisdom (considering the time difference) for anything that seems minor or major in your process. I was one of those who said I don’t need help or won’t be using agents because of financial reasons BUT the outcome is worth every single cent paid. We are truly thankful and grateful for his services.
Teacher
I enjoyed the CV course, it was instructive and valuable and worth my while. The part where you talked about creating and finalising the CV was beneficial and made it clear what is really important to state on a resume. I acquired a lot of information which I can use to create my resume to introduce myself in an effective way to a prospective employer.
Accountant / Auditor
Since Iโve done your Course, Iโve uploaded my CV on Seek, and all of the sudden Iโve got a pop-up โYou maybe a strong candidate for this positionโ. And it was the first time when I saw that (after 10 months of hectic effort). I took a screenshot and I sent it to my whole family. It was just such an exciting moment. So I want to thank you for that.
CEO, Financial Services Sector
Though that was a bit of work but really worthwhile! I can see that my CV a lot better already but having just watched the common mistakes clip again I think a little bit more work may be required. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you โ money well spent. Itโs not as simple as one thinks but your guidance makes it really clear.
Qualified Fitter and Turner, Foreman
Hi Tate, we watched the whole CV course. We started from the beginning and went through it step by step. It is done in so much detail, very customer friendly, the way you are able to bring over the message without making anyone feel small and giving everybody the confidence to be able to create their own, is absolutely awesome!!
CA, Finanical Manager
I am really enjoying going through the course. No CV writer puts that sort of information in your CV. I agree with you that a CV in this format will make a big difference.
For newcomers especially, starting your new life in New Zealand, Australia or any foreign country can seem overwhelming. It can all seem a bit confusing, especially these days. To help clear up the process, let’s review the strategy backwards, from the end-point of most people.
What are the main goalposts involved here?
7) Get residency – That is usually the #1 goal, right?
6) To get residency, you will need to move a period where you are working-to-residency, yes? There is no other way for most of my Clients.
5) To get work, a qualifying job offer is needed for sure. This is a must.
4) To get a job offer, it is important to line up great meetings with suitable employers offering suitable roles. A targeted approach works. Spamming doesn’t work. Fair enough so far?
3) To enjoy a big list of meetings scheduled even before you leave your home country, you need an effective and customised marketing campaign that targets quality employers. So it is about meetings, meetings, meetings. You have control over this area, more so than you know.
2) Before starting any sort of campaign, a stand-out profile should be crafted that sets you apart from all of the other candidates based on who you are and your proven skills. This is obvious right? We can’t just set up meetings and give an average profile. It needs to connect.
1) To find out more, my process really begins with your CV and your core strengths and your goals.
Dos this help clear up the process?
I have been through this backwards and forwards with all industries, all levels of roles, every region and many countries. Your journey is always a personal experience for you and for me. The systems I have created will assist us to bring out your best and make those connections and get the job done.
Employment for Immigration to New Zealand, Australia and Beyond 