We have an experienced team of specialists dedicated to assist with your move to New Zealand. Our Visa Administration team are all UK based, whilst our Resettlement and Jobsearch staff are based in New Zealand. We'd like to introduce you to each of them...
Sally Tomkinson - Visa Administration Team Leader
Prior to joining The Emigration Group, Sally spent thirteen years within a large retail organisation. Most of this experience was in customer care and senior administration roles. Sally has been quick to prove how valuable her skills are in her daily dealings with our clients, from whom she regularly receives glowing letters of thanks.
Diane Vale - Visa Administration
Diane is an experienced administrator. In her previous role as a client service manager for an Independent Financial Adviser she required judgement and a speedy response to client matters, attention to detail, tracking and progressing of new business. Such experience provides a sound background for the detail of visa administration.
Jill Boukheddar - Visa Administration
Having graduated in Art History, Jill came to the UK in 1990 on the 'big OE' from New Zealand. She worked in retail management before returning to university, completing a PGCE in Early Years' Teaching. Joining The Emigration Group in 2004, her encyclopaedic knowledge of all things Kiwi is an invaluable resource for clients and colleagues alike.
Mandy Mitten - Resettlement Consultant
Mandy has enjoyed a successful career in sales and customer service in both the public and private sectors. She joined The Emigration Group in 2001 as a consultant. In 2003, after a visit to New Zealand with her family, they decided to emigrate themselves! Mandy is now our Resettlement Consultant in New Zealand, based in Auckland.
Annette Paenga - Administration
Annette Paenga, a Kiwi, joined The Emigration Group in 1999 after returning from living in the UK for several years. Her previous work experience has largely been within Public Relations and Marketing, in which she has held managerial roles. With varied responsibilities, Annette brings exceptional people skills and an efficient work ethic to our team.
Joanna Brizell - Administration
Joanna initially worked in the conveyancing department of a local law firm for 4 years. She then took time off to raise a family before emigrating to New Zealand in 1999 when she joined The Emigration Group. Joanna provides a wide administrative role for us including a support service for our consultants.







