IEP is a great way to start your trip in New Zealand

Jumping off the looong plane ride and knowing that I had somewhere to go (the IEP office in Auckland) if I needed help or support was a super nice feeling.

Getting help with tax numbers, bank accounts, etc was very useful as I probably would have had no idea what I was doing!

The staff are all friendly and helpful and if they don't know the answer then they do all they can to find it out for you.

Getting a job in a new country is pretty daunting - but at the end of the day it's the same anywhere you go. The more you put yourself out there then the more chance you have of finding a job. I started work at a Laser-Strike place in Auckland after about a month and it turned out to be super awesome - getting to play Laser-Strike whenever I wanted!

Make sure you travel though and don't spend all your time in Auckland! IEP has loads of ideas on where to go and how to go there.

My highlight in New Zealand was probably getting to see the All Blacks play and see the Haka live - definitely something everyone should try and experience if you come here!