I live in Canada and looking for a move to NZ about the time I retire in a couple of years. My wife is a secondary school teacher, which is on the NZ long term skill shortage list. She is 50 years old. We have reasonable assets, no debt and good health.
Our goal is to retire in NZ. I realize there isn't a NZ retirement Visa, so my wife will have to work in NZ until we are allowed to retire and stay.
Ideally my wife would gain employment in NZ prior to the move, which I assume will eventually result in approval for our residence application.
Here are some of the questions I need to address:
1. If my wife gains employment, how long will she be required to work before she can quit and we can both retire?
2. Will the immigration department frown upon such a move?
3. Can anyone see any major stumbling blocks?
Our goal is not to bilk the NZ system. It is simply to contribute through spending our income and savings on NZ products and services while enjoying the country. As mentioned, we will have reasonable assets, and a steady income. All will be spent in NZ.