To be or not to be sponsored
Australia
If you do not hold an Australian or New Zealand passport, you must have a work visa which permits you to work in Australia. Some firms will provide sponsorship for foreign professionals. If you do not have sponsorship, you may also apply for a visa through the General Skill Migration Program. This is a program for those who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia. For more information please go to:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration
For other information, please go to:
http://immi.gov.au/
New Zealand
If you do not hold an Australian or New Zealand passport, you will need a work permit to work in New Zealand and many firms will provide sponsorship. Some work permits in New Zealand will require you to obtain employment first and the only exception is if you meet the requirements of the open work permit categories set by the Immigration of New Zealand.
For further information please go to:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/
