Hello, thank you for your post. Yes we understand, there are a lot of decisions involved in moving to a new country, and wondering where do I start first? I want to live in this country, and I need a job, immigration, but which comes first?
What area do you work in? What is your occupation? Do you have qualifications?
I would recommend as a first step contacting this immigration company
Immigration Consultants | Immigration Law Advocates Ltd. | Immigrant Services and forwarding to them your full curriculum vitae. They are a very reliable company, who will complete a free assessment of your eligibility for a Work Permit and residence in New Zealand.
I believe this is the most helpful place to start and from there, consider your options and consider the job questions secondary to the immigration questions. They will also be able to advise if your occupation is in a shortage in New Zealand.
We hope you find this helpful and look forward to hearing from you as you take your steps progressing towards becoming a kiwi
Kind regards,
Miriam