Hi Zia,
Immigration formalities were not difficult at all. I submitted an online EOI and it was accepted immediately and i received an Invitation to apply in 3 weeks time. I think the job offer just speeded up the entire process.
U.K is a lovely country but i am fed up of the new changes in the NHS and was looking forward to moving to a better place with a better lifestyle. Money is not all that important. I believe in'Life is short so make it sweet' philosophy. As far as taxes are concerned the information i have is from colleagues who have worked there before. This may be helpful :
Taxable Income
(
NZ$) Tax Payable
(
NZ$)
0 - 38,000 19.5%
38,001 - 60,000 $7410+33% of excess over $38,000
60,001 + $14,670+39% of excess over $60,000
I am looking forward to the nice beaches, scuba diving and skiing in
NZ.
I would definitely recommend
NZ as a home !