Making the move to Australia?
We've got you.
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.
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.
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.
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Beach mornings, every weekend.
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Where the street ends at the sea.
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Weekends that actually feel like weekends.
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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.
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.
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
Jobs & recruitment
Real introductions into our Australia-wide network — not just job-board links.
- CV localised for the Australian market
- Recruiter intros who know Kiwi experience
- Salary benchmarking for your role & city
- Interview prep & negotiation support
- Partner job search support
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
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.
Landing
EssentialsThe structure of a guided move — without the full handhold.
- Resume Review — CV polished for the AU market (48-hour turnaround)
- Suburb match report
- Rental application pack
- TFN guide
- Medicare setup
- SIM & bank setup guide
- Driver licence transfer guide
- 30-day checklist
- Email support (14 days)
Settlement
Most popularEverything in Landing, plus your relocation lead on the phone and recruiters on the case.
- Everything in Landing
- Resume Review — CV polished for the AU market (48-hour turnaround)
- 60-min strategy call
- Recruiter introductions (3+)
- Rental application review
- Rental cover letter
- 30-day check-in call
- Cost of living comparison report
Full Concierge
White gloveWhen the move is about landing the right role — not just any role.
- Everything in Settlement
- Active job search management
- Interview prep (2 sessions)
- Salary negotiation support
- LinkedIn profile rewrite
- KiwiSaver transfer concierge
- Virtual suburb tour session
- Pet relocation coordination
- 90-day career check-in
Family Move
Whole householdSchools, partner jobs, pets, removalists — the full family transition.
- Everything in Full Concierge
- Partner job support included
- School zone & enrolment guide
- Childcare subsidy (CCS) setup
- Removalist introductions
- Virtual suburb tour session
- Pet relocation coordination
- 6-month family check-in
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
Build a Pet Resume that lands the rental
A one-page PDF you can attach to every Aussie rental application. Photo, personality, vet & landlord refs — done in 5 minutes.
Just need one thing sorted?
Two free guides to get you moving, then unlock the full PDF library as a member. Cancel any time.
Unlock every PDF guide
Full library access · new guides as they drop · cancel any time
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.
· Recruit
We place you into the right Australian role before you land.
· Relocate
End-to-end support from suburb matching to your first 30 days.
· Refer
Vetted partners for mortgages, removalists, pets, insurance and more.
· Retain
Ongoing community, resources and support once you're settled.
"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."
Jess
Solo mover · Landing Package · Auckland → Sydney
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