Why do you want to leave South Africa?

Why do you want to go to New Zealand?

Why did you make the decision to immigrate at this stage of your life?

Why not sooner?

Did you consider any other countries?

What made you choose New Zealand above these other countries?

Have you been to New Zealand before for a visit? When, For How Long, Why?

What do you know about New Zealand?

Have you got any friends or family in New Zealand?

If yes, how long have they been there?

If yes, where are they located in New Zealand?

If yes, how often do you come into contact with each other?

If yes, are you expecting any help or support from them when you arrive?

Has anyone given you any advice about moving to New Zealand?

What do you think was the best advice you received?

When do you plan to make the move to New Zealand?

Where do you want to live in New Zealand?

Why did you choose this area?

Is there work in your field of expertise in this area of New Zealand?

What do you know about yr industry in NZ?

Have you been looking for work in New Zealand yet?

How are you going to go about looking for work in New Zealand?
How do you intend to find employment in New Zealand?

Will you use an employment agency or contact the companies directly?

How many dollars do you expect to earn a month?

Are you happy with the salary you would earn?

What will you do if you can't find work in the city / town you want to live in?

Have you researched work possibilities in other parts of New Zealand?

What will you do if you can't find work in your area of expertise?

What will you do if you can't find work at all?

Do you think there will be any barriers in you finding employment?

What will your partner do for a living?

What are the employability prospects for your children?

What plans do your children have for University?

Have you investigated the cost of living in New Zealand?

How will you support yourselves initially?

What do you know about the housing market in NZ?

What will you do for accommodation initially?

Are you going to rent or buy after that?

How much do you expect to pay for rental housing?

How does that compare to what you are paying now?

What is your action plan for establishing yourself initially when you leave South Africa?

When do you want to come?

What do you know about the education system in New Zealand?

What is the Treaty of Waitangi?

 Adaptability

What have heard about the New Zealand lifestyle?

Who did you hear this from?

Have you ever relocated before within South Africa / worked away from home?

If yes, how did you cope?

Is there anything you would do differently now as far as settling in, making friends, etc. is concerned?

How will you fit in / How will you make friends in New Zealand?

What personal attributes do you have that will help you resettle?

What hobbies / interests do you have?

How will you overcome barriers that you encounter? / What concerns do you have about settling there ?