About NZ to AU Guide

NZ to AU was created to help New Zealanders feel more confident when making the move to Australia.

On paper, the move can look simple. New Zealand citizens can usually live and work in Australia without applying for a traditional visa, and many of the systems feel familiar.

But once you actually start setting things up, it can quickly become confusing.

Bank accounts, phone plans, Medicare, superannuation, tax file numbers, Australian tax residency, NZ income, overseas investments, rental properties and your first Australian tax return can all raise questions that are easy to miss in the early stages.

NZ to AU exists to make those steps clearer.

Built by accountants who understand both sides of the move

NZ to AU is backed by Spice Advisory, an accounting and tax advisory firm that works with New Zealanders living in Australia.

We regularly see the same issues come up for New Zealand citizens after they move, especially around tax residency, NZ assets, overseas income, investments and first-year Australian tax returns.

Most people are not trying to get anything wrong. They simply assume Australia and New Zealand work the same way — and they don’t always.

That is why we created NZ to AU.

The goal is to give you a practical starting point, while also making it easier to know when your situation may need personalised tax or accounting advice.

More than a moving checklist

There are plenty of moving checklists online.

NZ to AU is different because it is designed with the financial and tax side of the move in mind.

The Starter Kit can help you understand the basic setup steps, while Spice Advisory can support you if you need advice specific to your situation.

This is especially useful if you:

• Own property in New Zealand

• Receive income from New Zealand or overseas

• Have overseas shares, ETFs or crypto

• Invest through platforms like Sharesies, Hatch or IBKR

• Are moving with a business or planning to start one

• Are earning ABN or contracting income in Australia

• Are unsure how your first Australian tax return will work

Our approach

We keep things clear, practical and easy to understand.

No jargon. No overwhelm. No assuming you already know how the Australian system works.

Whether you are still planning your move or you have already arrived, NZ to AU is here to help you get started properly — and connect you with the right support when you need more than general information.