Emigration Suitability Calculator Version 1.2
I've created this suitability calculator to help you to understand your
chances of emigrating to New Zealand successfully. I've tried to list the factors affecting successful emigration to New Zealand. No result guarantees either
success or failure, but just gives you an indication of your chances of
emigrating successfully. With a low score, maybe you should think again. With a
high score, you have a good chance.
These figures are not based on any scientific research. Feel free to type in
your own numbers for each line.
I'd welcome feedback, if you disagree with my numbers, or think there are other
things I've missed, or if you just want to discuss your situation. Just visit my
NeuralNetWriter Forum
We've a friendly group of people from all around the world, all with one desire.
To get to, or carry on living in, New Zealand.
Once you've filled in the questions and got the result, you can print this page. You can even take it along to
your interview (if you've applied for residency without a job offer). You never know - it might help !
You can compare you score with those of the example families below. These are only rough guides. You will know yourself
what your score means to you if you are realistic.
A score above 5 means you have a good chance of emigrating successfully. No guarantees, but good luck.
A score between -10 and +5 is probably average, and you have a normal chance. Good luck.
A score below -10 probably means you will find emigrating difficult. I don't want to deter people who would succeed.
But I'd hate to see you make a big mistake. Please think carefully. Good luck whatever you decide.
Example Families
Family 1 - The perfect family
This family has no children, has a house worth £200,000 (~$540k) with no mortgage, and both partners work in good jobs.
They have moved around the country as their careers have progressed, and have little contact with friends or family.
They are in their 30's, but have never been to New Zealand. They will get comparable jobs.
They score 11 points. They have a very good chance of emigrating successfully.
Family 2 - The average family
This family has two young children, a house worth £100,000 (~$270k) after paying off the mortgage. The man works.
They have moved several times. They have a few casual friends, and only see family several times a year.
They are in their 40's, have never visited New Zealand. He will probably get a similar job to one he's doing.
They score 5 points. They have a good chance of emigrating successfully.
Family 3 - The worst case
This family has two teenage children, a house worth £50,000 (~$135k) after paying off the mortgage. The man works.
They have always lived in the same town, near both their parents and grandparents. They often go out, and have lots of friends.
They are in their 40's, and have never been to New Zealand. He will probably get
a job lower than he's used to.
They score -20 points. They will find emigrating quite difficult.