New Zealand is witnessing a significant shift in migration trends, with a growing number of Indian professionals and students choosing the country as their destination of choice.
In 2024 alone, while a record 72,000 New Zealanders left the country citing rising living costs and a slowing economy, the gap was increasingly filled by skilled migrants and international students — with India leading the way.
According to official data, 34,988 work visa applications were submitted by Indian professionals during the year. At the same time, education remained a strong driver of migration, with 72,000 student visa applications lodged by Indian nationals in 2024.
To further support family reunification, New Zealand has reopened its Parent Category Visa, capped at 2,500 approvals annually. Additionally, the country’s post-study work visa scheme allows tertiary-level graduates to stay and work for up to three years, making it an attractive pathway for career progression.
Settlement patterns reveal that 60% of Indian migrants are based in Auckland, New Zealand’s largest commercial hub, while 9.5% are located in Wellington, the nation’s capital.
As migration continues to rise, New Zealand’s demand for professional services — particularly in areas such as corporate structuring, compliance, tax, and accounting — is expected to grow in parallel.
At NS Global Consultants Pte. Ltd, we support businesses and individuals navigating these transitions by providing corporate secretarial, bookkeeping, compilation, and tax services tailored to the needs of migrants and enterprises in New Zealand.