An Asia OE - how to make it work
Buying a plane ticket, packing a bag and heading offshore has long been a coming-of-age tradition for young New Zealanders. In this article, we look at options to live and work in Asia for school leavers, those in tertiary education and recent graduates.
An Asia OE will provide you with an incredible opportunity to not only immerse yourself in a new culture very different to New Zealand's, but also learn a new language, try new cuisines, and make new friends.
Asia knowledge is increasingly being sought by employers not just in New Zealand but around the world, so the skills you acquire while away will be invaluable to you throughout your career.
A recent survey of South Island employers conducted by the Asia New Zealand Foundation found that language capability and market knowledge were two of the biggest challenges facing businesses looking to develop links in Asia, ahead of competition, logistics and trade barriers. So get ahead - consider your Asia options and expand your horizons.
