CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND CITY OF OPPORTUNITY 2ND LARGEST CITY IN NZ The largest city in the south island with a population of 375,000 COMPACT & ACCESSIBLE PARKS, SHOPPING PRECINCTS, WALKING AND BIKING TRACKS AND CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 15 MINUTES FROM THE CITY CENTRE UNRIVALLED LIFESTYLE CHOICE OF BEAUTIFUL BEACHES, LAKES, RIVERS, FORESTS, MOUNTAINS AND SKI FIELDS WITHIN 2 HOURS OF THE CITY GLOBALLY CONNECTED DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM GUANGZHOU TO CHRISTCHURCH WITH CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES
STUDY IN CHRISTCHURCH UNIVERSITIES RANKED IN TOP 3% IN THE WORLD Two universities in the top 3% in the world, with programmes in the top 50 in the world. 44 TH 39 TH 48 TH Ranked Engineering programme in the world. University of Canterbury Ranked Agriculture and Forestry programme in the world. Lincoln University Ranked Hospitality and Leisure programme in the world. Lincoln University INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND POLYTECHNIC CATEGORY 1 PROVIDER Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island s largest Institute of Technology and Polytechnic. Provides: high quality degrees, diplomas, certificates and English programmes Focus on: real-world experience, workplace training, internships, apprenticeships and industry partnerships. JOB READY PROGRAMME James has been able to contribute some very valuable information to our business and is currently preparing a report of his findings for us to refer back to. We have been very happy with the internship and what James has been able to work through. James is now an employee of Lincoln Agritech, representing us in China. Sophie Rebbeck, BusIness Development Manager of Lincoln Agritech Lincoln Agritech is one of many Canterbury businesses that participates in the Job Ready Programme. The Job Ready programme is for international students in Canterbury who are wanting to find employment in New Zealand after graduation. The programme includes a series of workshops to train students in job seeking skills and New Zealand work culture. Students are matched with businesses for internships and some of these students will go on to full time employment with these businesses.
WORLD CLASS EDUCATION PRIVATE TRAINING ESTABLISHMENTS 15 Private training establishments based in Canterbury providing a wide range of qualifications. 4 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS Specialist areas include aviation, multimedia design, equine and horticulture. Smaller class sizes enable access to academic staff and industry partners. PRIMARY, INTERMEDIATE AND HIGH SCHOOLS 159 SCHOOLS Available in Christchurch and the greater area. Options include: public or private schools, urban or rural, large or small. Canterbury high schools consistently achieve the highest rate of excellence endorsments in New Zealand high school qualification assessments (NCEA). LOW RATIO OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Canterbury is an excellent place to study and improve English language skills due to the low ratio of international students. Auckland Rest of New Zealand Canterbury 9% 68% 23% Students have unlimited opportunity to sample the language, culture and way of life. Total International Students in New Zealand Education providers welcome the cultural diversity international students bring to their schools. New Zealand International Student Numbers Auckland 83,609 Canterbury 11,394
WORK IN CHRISTCHURCH $ 40 BILLION CITY INVESTMENT International companies are establishing centres of excellence in Christchurch. There are diverse work opportunities for international students both for part-time work and when entering the workforce on graduation. UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN AUSTRALASIA CANTERBURY 3.8% AUCKLAND REGION 4.5% WELLINGTON REGION 4.8% BRISBANE 6.0% MELBOURNE 6.2% 70,000 ADDITIONAL PEOPLE REQUIRED By 2030 Christchurch will require 70,000 additional people to fill skilled positions. 30 ADDITIONAL POINTS AWARDED To those applying for residency with an offer of work in Canterbury. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM AGRIBUSINESS CONSTRUCTION AND ENGINEERING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SALARY RANGE $32,000 - $65,000 5% of Canterbury s GDP is from AGRICULTURE SALARY RANGE $40,000 - $125,000 SALARY RANGE $45,000 - $207,000 0.5 MILLION International visitors fly into Christchurch annually Christchurch and Canterbury home to worldclass agribusiness research and development 14,800 New jobs in Construction in Christchurch since 2011 $103,586 Average salary for I.C.T. specialist Hands-on experience studying International Tourism and Hospitality Management at Ara Lincoln University New Zealand s specialist land-based university is based in Canterbury University of Canterbury s Engineering Programme is world ranked and recognised 31% increase in advertised I.T. jobs since 2011 Global opportunities in this growing sector Agribusiness sector employs over 11,800 people Christchurch is undergoing a $40 billion rebuild Disney, Nike and Coca Cola all use technology developed in Canterbury $49,868 is the median annual salary in New Zealand
OUR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ARE IN HIGH VALUE SECTORS Accounting, HR, Legal and Admin +28% Sales, Retail, Marketing and Advertising +36% Education and Training +59% Hospitality and Tourism +74% Sectors with the greatest growth in advertised skill vacancies between June 2011 and June 2017 ONE OF THE LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATES IN AUSTRALASIA Construction and Engineering +93%
LIVE IN CHRISTCHURCH A UNIQUE BLEND OF SCENERY AND LIFESTYLE 800+ 250+ RESTAURANTS EVENTS SHOP 740+ EAT PUBLIC PARKS WALK SKI
A SAFE AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY LOW COST OF LIVING Christchurch has the LOWEST COST OF LIVING compared to other cities in New Zealand and Australia. $100 $102 $106 Christchurch International Student Ambassadors connect new students with the local community, and the Christchurch International Student Association holds monthly events and activities. There are numerous opportunities for volunteering with organisations around the city. An International Student Guide APP offers deals and discounts to international students in the Canterbury region. A DIVERSE POPULATION Christchurch $115 Melbourne Hamilton $118 Auckland Wellington $140 Sydney Shown in NZD What costs you $100 in Christchurch would cost $140 in Sydney. Christchurch offers COMPETITIVE RENTAL RATES for city living compared to other cities in New Zealand and Australia. $1849 $1705 $2080 Christchurch Hamilton Wellington One in five people living in Canterbury were born outside of New Zealand. Living in Canterbury means a diverse experience - there are a large number of cultural festivals in Christchurch each year, and food options from all over the world. $2122 $2436 Melbourne Auckland Average monthly rent shown in NZD. $3226 Sydney
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