Looking for German Expats in New Zealand?

Why German expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our German members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

Find Tips and Advice on New Zealand from German Expats

Of course, expat living in New\ Zealand is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Germans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the New\ Zealand way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Germans in New\ Zealand, residing in Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Germans in Auckland or Germans in Wellington.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for German food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the New\ Zealand InterNations Community:

• Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Germany in New\ Zealand.
• Obtain and share insider tips in our New\ Zealand Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast\ pork\ with\ Kn\ödel in Christchurch.
• Search the InterNations Places database for New\ Zealand to get information on institutions from your home country, including the German embassy.

From the\ South\ Island to Windy\ Wellington, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly German expats in New\ Zealand.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Germans in New Zealand

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in New\ Zealand. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional New\ Zealand pavlova, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Wellington’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see a\ wealth\ of\ national\ parks,\ rural\ areas\ and\ out-of-the-way\ places as well as other beautiful landmarks in New\ Zealand.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Germany and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Gr\ü\ß\ Gott from our Germans living in New\ Zealand!