Ask HN: Moving to New Zealand. What Is Needed?

I am thinking of the same thing as well. I am currently living in Canada but I am not canadian. You can try http://nzready.immigration.govt.nz/?utm_source=newzealandnow...

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Assess your qualification with NZ authority

Asses your Experience

Check the NZ immigration website to see how many points you have.

Lodge Expression of Interest, wait for response

Once they respond, submit application / pay fees and wait for result

From where, and as what nationality? I don't have any knowledge of the process, but these would seem to be important bits of information that you haven't mentioned.