What paperwork do you need after moving to New Zealand in 2026?

Confirm your eVisa conditions before you start work: Confirm visa status and Apply for a visa. Find longer-term housing and keep the tenancy agreement handy: How to rent a home. Apply for an IRD number and open a bank account so employers can pay you without non-notified tax rates.

Create RealMe for agency logins. Get a New Zealand mobile for codes and landlord calls. Enrol for public healthcare and register with a GP when eligible, or buy cover if your visa sits outside public funding: Choose health insurance.

Update addresses across IRD, Immigration Online, banks, and Waka Kotahi when you settle: Register and update your address. Enrol school-age children promptly: Enrol in public school. Convert your overseas licence before the temporary driving window ends: Convert your driving licence. Sequence pet import, household goods, and vehicle registration on their own calendars. Set up KiwiSaver when employment starts if you are eligible.