Living and working on a New Zealand dairy farm - Settlement Support

How can this guide help me?
The New Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy sector values migrant workers. No
matter how long you stay in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, it is important that
you enjoy your time <strong>working</strong> here.
It can take time to adjust to living <strong>and</strong> <strong>working</strong> in a new country.
It is also important to have the information <strong>and</strong> support you
<strong>and</strong> your family needs, even if you are here on a temporary visa.
This guide is to help you prepare for your new life <strong>working</strong> on a
New Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy farm. You will have a lot to learn about your
new job <strong>and</strong> how things are done in this country.
Farming in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> will probably be different from what
you are used to. New Zeal<strong>and</strong> farms are large <strong>and</strong> can be in
areas where not many people live. You will also have to deal
with the challenges of living in a new culture (often called
‘culture shock’), speaking <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing New Zeal<strong>and</strong>
English, making new friends, <strong>and</strong> becoming a part of your new
community.
Even if you are already living <strong>and</strong> <strong>working</strong> in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>, this
guide contains helpful advice about getting the best out of your
time here <strong>and</strong> what help is available for you <strong>and</strong> your family.
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