I am not familiar with Visa application process, only from the hiring perspective. I am sure most of my advice is generic and will apply in many locations. - A

I am not familiar with Visa application process, only from the hiring perspective. I am sure most of my advice is generic and will apply in many locations. - Any time we open a position there are a large number of applicants who have recently emigrated, often without a Visa and hence are looking for sponsorship (this is possible). Standing out of the crowd is important. - Ensure your english is up to scratch - spoke and written. (Triple check CVs for grammar etc). - Introductions go a long way, so technology networking meetings are your friend. Meetup.com is helpful, at least in Auckland. - Direct sponsorship by an employer is possible. However this would be difficult for a standard developer role - if you can sell yourself as a niche expert this would be beneficial.