I want to move to New Zealand because…

19 Aug

If you’re reading this now, I already know three things about you:

You’re excited to start a new chapter in your life
You’re seriously considering New Zealand as your destination
You’re unsure about what to do next

I’ve got you covered.

Welcome to Your Journey to New Zealand a 5-step email series designed to help you feel confident, trained, and ready to take the next step. By the end of this series, you’ll have:

✅ Unlocked your personal WHY for choosing New Zealand
✅ Selected a study program that aligns with your career goals
✅ Understood the student visa application process
✅ Started exploring part-time job opportunities
✅ Felt decision-ready to begin your journey

Let’s Start with Your WHY

Many clients tell me they want to move to New Zealand “to get a job and earn more money.” But here’s the truth: most of them already have stable jobs and income back home. They’re ready to invest thousands of New Zealand dollars to study here so clearly, it’s not just about the paycheck.

So what is it really about?

Here are 10 real reasons my clients have shared in their own words:

“Because New Zealand is a peaceful country.”
“For future benefits of my kids.”
“To complete my higher education and support my children’s education.”
“Because of its high-quality education system and globally recognized qualifications.”
“To enhance my professional background.”
“I want a master’s degree from a well-reputed country like New Zealand.”
“New Zealand offers better work-life balance than Sri Lanka.”
“It’s a leading country for study.”
“For a better future and peaceful environment.”
“More job opportunities, good pay, cost of living is not that high as compared to other countries, peace loving country..”

You can see that the motivation is not just about finding work. It is the little things. It ALWAYS is. Instead, they’re motivated by things like:

A safe and peaceful lifestyle
Globally respected education
Better work-life balance
Opportunities for their children
A less competitive, more welcoming environment

Your WHY Checklist

It’s important to understand your WHY before you begin your journey to New Zealand. This journey will be long, complex, and sometimes challenging. But if your reason is strong and meaningful, it will become your survival mantra the thing that keeps you going when things get tough.

Ask yourself the following questions and write down your responses, you will know when you are ready!