To open a bank account in the UK, you should first become resident in the UK. This online application process for Barclays Bank is fairly typical and gives you a rough idea of what British banks require.

If you want to work in the UK, you'll normally have to pay tax. To do that, you'll need a National Insurance Number. Your employer can help you get one when you start work in the UK.

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs is the government department that handles tax. HMRC's telephone enquiry line for non-UK residents is (+44) 151 210 2222.

The aim of the tax rules between the UK and New Zealand is to make sure you pay tax to the government of one country but not both at the same time. Usually, the country where you are a resident for tax purposes is the one you're living in.

The New Zealand Inland Revenue Office can also advise.