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For Kiwis who want to move well, not just move. Tell us about your plans and one of our team will reach out personally — no sales pitch, just a real conversation.

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The Ditch Collective

The team

Trans-Tasman specialists.

The Ditch Collective is a team of trans-Tasman specialists who've spent years placing Kiwis into Australian roles and helping them land well — recruiters with deep employer relationships across the market, backed by a network of property, finance, and relocation specialists who between us have helped hundreds of Kiwis make the move with confidence.

Auckland → MelbourneWellington → SydneyChristchurch → BrisbaneHamilton → Gold CoastDunedin → PerthTauranga → Adelaide
Auckland → MelbourneWellington → SydneyChristchurch → BrisbaneHamilton → Gold CoastDunedin → PerthTauranga → Adelaide
01 — Life on the other side

Sunnier mornings.

Better weekends.

From Bondi mornings to Queensland coastlines — Aussie summers are closer than you think. Ocean, pools, blue skies, and weekends that actually feel like weekends.

People on a sunny white-sand Australian beach

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Beach mornings, every weekend.

A sunny beach day under blue skies
Sunny side
A sun-drenched coastal city street

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Where the street ends at the sea.

A wide sunny Australian coastline with a city in the distance

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Weekends that actually feel like weekends.

People relaxing at a sunny ocean pool

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Ocean pools, golden afternoons.

Less rain. More light. Same accent, bigger world.

Whether it's a Bondi morning, a Brisbane balcony or a Brunswick brunch — we'll help you find your version of it.

02 — What we do

The boring bits,
sorted.

Three pillars. No upsells. We've made this move ourselves and we know which doors to knock on — so you don't have to.

i.Pre-arrival

Relocation support

Get the admin done before you board the plane — so you land set up, not scrambling.

  • Visa pathways & 444 SCV guidance
  • Bank account, TFN & super setup
  • Medicare enrolment & health cover
  • Driver licence transfer, step by step
  • Moving timeline & document checklist
ii.Career

Jobs & recruitment

Recruitment support through The Ditch Careers — our Australian recruitment division. Active candidate representation, direct employer introductions, and job matching with suitable Australian vacancies.

  • CV localised for the Australian market
  • Candidate registration and active representation
  • Direct employer and hiring-manager introductions
  • Interview prep and offer-negotiation support
  • Job matching with suitable Australian vacancies
iii.Lifestyle

Settling in

The first 90 days, sorted — suburb, schools, and a flat white that tastes like home.

  • Suburb matching for your budget & lifestyle
  • Rental application coaching & cover letters
  • Schools, childcare & CCS guidance
  • GP signups, utilities & connections
  • Check-ins until you're properly settled
03 — Packages

Move well,
not just move.

Structured, end-to-end relocation — guides, suburb matching, job placement, financial setup, post-arrival check-ins. Every package starts with a free call so we point you to the right one — no paying upfront.

AU$895NZ$1,075
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Landing

Essentials

Prepare for the Australian employment market — the foundations, before we place you in it.

  • Australian-market CV review and polish
  • Job-search and salary guidance
  • SEEK and LinkedIn setup checklist
  • One 30-minute career call
  • Introduction to The Ditch Careers and info on becoming a registered candidate
  • Suburb match report
  • Rental application pack
  • TFN, Medicare, SIM & bank setup guides
  • Driver licence transfer guide
  • 30-day checklist · Email support (14 days)

Landing prepares you for the Australian employment market. Active candidate representation, tailored applications and employer outreach are not included.

AU$1,895NZ$2,275★ Most popular
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Settlement

Most popular

You won't be navigating the Australian job market alone. Our recruitment team registers you as a candidate and introduces you to suitable employers where there is a genuine match.

  • Everything in Landing
  • Full Australian CV rewrite
  • LinkedIn profile review
  • 60-minute career strategy call
  • Candidate registration with The Ditch Careers
  • Candidate profile and career assessment
  • Personalised job-search plan
  • Matching with suitable Australian vacancies
  • Direct employer and recruiter introductions
  • CV presentation to relevant employers
  • One interview-preparation session
  • 30 days of career and relocation support
AU$3,495NZ$4,195
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Full Concierge

White glove

Our recruitment team actively represents you in the Australian market — identifying opportunities, submitting tailored applications, and supporting you through interviews and offers.

  • Everything in Settlement
  • Eight weeks of managed job-search and recruitment support
  • Full Australian CV and LinkedIn rewrite
  • Active candidate representation through The Ditch Careers
  • Suitable opportunities curated and sent weekly
  • Up to 15 tailored job applications
  • Direct outreach to relevant employers and hiring managers
  • Candidate profile and CV presented to suitable employers
  • Employer and recruiter introductions
  • Interview coordination + two prep sessions
  • Follow-up support throughout the recruitment process
  • Salary and offer-negotiation support
  • KiwiSaver transfer concierge
FromAU$4,995NZ$5,995
iv.

Family Move

Whole household

Both adults receive personalised career and recruitment support, helping your family build employment security as part of the move.

  • Everything in Full Concierge (for the primary earner)
  • Career strategy and recruitment support for both adults
  • Two Australian CV rewrites
  • Two LinkedIn profile reviews or rewrites
  • Candidate registration for both adults
  • Individual career assessments and job-search strategies
  • Active job matching through The Ditch Careers
  • Candidate profiles presented to suitable employers
  • Direct employer, recruiter and hiring-manager introductions
  • Interview preparation and coordination
  • Salary and offer-negotiation support
  • School zone & enrolment guide · CCS setup · Removalist intros
  • 6-month family check-in

Employment opportunities and introductions depend on each client's experience, work rights, location, industry and the vacancies available. While employment cannot be guaranteed, eligible clients receive genuine recruitment support through The Ditch Careers, our Australian recruitment division.

Add-on · CV ready in 48h

Resume Review & Builder

Get your CV market-ready for Australian recruiters — written feedback, one revised version with track-changes, 48-hour turnaround.

  • · AU hiring & ATS audit
  • · Written feedback report
  • · Revised version (track-changes)
  • · 48-hour turnaround

AU$207

NZ$249

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The four-touch model

Recruit. Relocate.
Refer. Retain.

The only home for Kiwis from the day you decide — to the day you're properly settled in. Four moments. One team.

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· Recruit

We place you into the right Australian role before you land.

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· Relocate

End-to-end support from suburb matching to your first 30 days.

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· Refer

Vetted partners for mortgages, removalists, pets, insurance and more.

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· Retain

Ongoing community, resources and support once you're settled.

04 — From our Kiwis
Re: Landing Package
"I knew exactly what I wanted to do once I landed — I just needed someone to point me at the right paperwork and stop me googling for hours. The TDC Landing pack had every checklist, every link, every form I needed in one spot. Saved me a fortnight of admin and a real headache. Cheap as chips for what you get."
J

Jess

Solo mover · Landing Package · Auckland → Sydney

05 — Meet the team

The humans behind the move.

Four Kiwis + Aussies who've made the leap — and now spend their days making yours easier.

Laura, Founder & Director at The Ditch Collective

Laura

Founder & Director

Laura is the Founder and Director of The Ditch Collective — the visionary who brought the business, its purpose and its people together.

With more than 25 years across recruitment, real estate, sales, marketing and operations, Laura has an exceptional ability to spot potential, build meaningful relationships and turn ideas into action. Her career has taken her around the world, from establishing international offices to supporting community projects in South Africa and China.

The Ditch Collective is the culmination of everything Laura has built and believed in. Her vision: a smarter, softer way for Kiwis to land in Australia — one that puts people first while still delivering real, life-changing results.

Laura leads with heart, courage and infectious energy. For her, success isn't measured in moves made — it's measured in lives changed, families settled and futures built along the way.

Cara, Co-Founder & Head of Growth at The Ditch Collective

Cara

Co-Founder & Head of Growth

Cara is the person behind many of the ideas, partnerships and systems that keep The Ditch Collective moving forward. With five years across real estate, business development and digital marketing, she knows how to build strong relationships and turn a client's move into a well-run plan.

As Co-Founder and Head of Growth, Cara leads client relationships and business growth — working closely with every family or professional so The Ditch Collective feels like a genuine partner in their move, not just another service.

Behind the scenes, Cara also leads the company's software, member portal and internal systems, building smarter processes that make relocating simpler and less stressful. A Kiwi now living in Australia herself, she brings energy, honesty and fresh thinking to everything she builds.

Priya, Co-Founder & Head of Careers at The Ditch Collective

Priya

Co-Founder & Head of Careers

With more than 18 years across recruitment, property and real estate in Australia and the UK, Priya has a genuine understanding of what makes people — and businesses — work well together on both sides of the ditch.

As Co-Founder and Head of Careers, Priya leads the job-search side of The Ditch Collective and oversees the experience of every relocating candidate and Aussie employer we work with. She takes the time to understand the person behind the CV and the business beyond the job description.

Warm, driven and naturally good with people, Priya is known for building trusted relationships and spotting potential others might miss. For her, great career support isn't about filling roles — it's about setting Kiwis up in the right role, in the right city, with people who'll actually look after them.

Holly, Business Development & Head of Marketing at The Ditch Collective

Holly

Business Development & Head of Marketing

Holly brings creativity, energy and a strong people-first approach to The Ditch Collective. With a natural ability to connect with others, she introduces Kiwis to a more personal, effective way of planning their move across the ditch.

As Business Development Manager and Head of Marketing, Holly supports partnership growth while leading the company's marketing and social presence — from new employer relationships on the Aus side to campaigns that bring the brand to life.

Enthusiastic, approachable and always ready to take on a new challenge, Holly is passionate about creating genuine connections that help both our clients and The Ditch Collective grow.

05 — Over to you

Tell us about your move.

Takes 2 minutes. Then pick a time to chat — no waiting.

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We'll ask the rest (budget, support areas, current city, concerns) on the pre-call questionnaire — once you've booked a time.