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

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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. ISBN 978-0-478-39146-6
Contents How can this guide help me? .................................................................i What’s in the guide? ............................................................................... 2 What is it like <strong>working</strong> on a New Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy farm? ................ 3 New Zeal<strong>and</strong> employment law ............................................................. 9 Make sure you keep yourself safe ...................................................11 What is it like to live on a New Zeal<strong>and</strong> dairy farm? ................. 12 How much do things cost in New Zeal<strong>and</strong>? .................................. 15 Will your family come too? ..................................................................17 What about my English language skills? ........................................ 18 Does everyone work like New Zeal<strong>and</strong>ers? .................................. 21 What other things do I need to know?...........................................22 Support for you in New Zeal<strong>and</strong> ......................................................24
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