To be eligible for consideration, you must have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Education or a PostGraduate Certificate in Education.
- As well as 2 years of uninterrupted teaching in the general education sector in the last 5 years
Key Points for possible pathways to Residence;
- Secondary School Teachers: You may be eligible to apply Straight to Residence whilst still in South Africa
- Primary School Teachers: You will generally be eligible for residency (Work to Residence) after working in the role for 2 years
- In addition, the Skilled Migrant Category to Residence remains an option too, depending on your circumstances
*Please note: We are unable to assist unqualified teachers, or those who have taken extended breaks in the teaching industry ( eg: more than two years in the last 5)
New Zealand is known for spending a very high proportion of its GDP on education, and it shows.
AVERAGE TEACHER-STUDENT RATIO:
AVERAGE TEACHER SALARY: 53 625 NZD per annum, but for experienced educators, it can be between 70 000 – 90 000 NZD per annum.
UNIVERSITY RANKING: All the NZ universities are ranked in the top 500 globally. Three out of the 8 are ranked in the top 300.
Migration and Investment work directly with teacher recruiters in NZ.
We have assisted thousands of South African families settling happily in New Zealand since 2008. We have a dedicated team whose primary focus is to offer all clients peace of mind during every step of their immigration journey – from answering questions to helping with job applications to meeting you at the NZ airport and helping you settle in. You decide how much support you need.
Complete our Eligibility Assessment (no cost and no obligation), and we will get in touch with you to discuss your best options for moving to New Zealand and whether you qualify for the Straight to Residence Visa.