@colinsmum
Scottish expat in New Zealand
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Scottish
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Registration: 20 August 2010
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Healthcare Jobs by Dhooy7
I am considering getting my Bachelor's degree and then traveling to New Zealand to see how I like it. If I like it I will probably get a work visa for 2 years and then get residency and go onto school to get reduced education costs, such as ...
I guess it all depends on what your hopes and dreams are. One man's dream is another man's nightmare. There may be jobs in Auckland but the cost of living and renting somewhere in Auckland is often beyond many people's dreams due to ... Read More
Healthcare Jobs by Dhooy7
I am considering getting my Bachelor's degree and then traveling to New Zealand to see how I like it. If I like it I will probably get a work visa for 2 years and then get residency and go onto school to get reduced education costs, such as ...
Healthcare jobs in hospitals are hard to get. There is a saying in NZ, it's not what you know, it's who you know. There are also too many trained nurses all scrabbling for jobs here too. If you google each hospital you will see their ... Read More
Cost of living in New Zealand 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in New Zealand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of New Zealand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in New Zealand? > ...
NOT in Auckland - am in rural town in Bay of Plenty > accommodation prices - rent for a decent 3 bedroom house between 400 - 500 pw > public transportation fares - don't use local transport but for longer journeys people used Naked ... Read More
Is there racism in New Zealand towards black people by estherl
I am a Ugandan female coming to New Zealand on a study visa for 2 years for my masters degree. I need to know if there is racism in New Zealand. Are there many black people from Africa? How are they treated? Would a little black boy of 5 years be ...
Motorlodge Your second post, however nicely you put it, suggesting that if someone felt discriminated against they should consider leaving is typical of the dreadful selfish attitude that exists here. Just because you state you are not aware, it ... Read More
Moving to New Zealand by JenSioux
Hiya We have started thinking seriously about leaving South Africa for New Zealand. We are a family of 3 and I've heard on several occassions to rather not use a immigration agency but to DIY instead. Any updated guideance would be ...
I agree. Do your own paperwork. It honestly is not that hard if you have a good command of the english language and can follow step by step instructions. But I would also say go somewhere else. I do not know what the education system is like in ... Read More
Immigration Agents by maureeny
Hie Guys Did anyone used an immigration agent before? How much do they normally charge to assist for job searching, securing employment and assist in immigrating? If anyone knows a reliable and cheaper agent, may you please assist me. I just got a ...
Helping someone move to another country is not something done as part of a project. These are people's lives you are dealing with. And in relation to you writing a letter to be presented at an embassy, I think your poor use of the english ... Read More
Teachers in Gisborne by Totaltoucan
Hi everyone. I'm wanting to move to New Zealand and thinking of Gisborne or Bream Bay. I would like to know if I would be able to supprt myself and my 2 young children on a teacher's salary. I am qualified for ages 0-9 with a bachelor of ...
In my opinion, the answer would be no. Regardless of your qualification, jobs are hard to find. And I will just put it out there. There was a breakfast programme yesterday speaking about how NZ citizens should be offered jobs before the ... Read More
Career Prospects for Indians holding CIMA in New Zeland by Kumarp
Hi My name is Praveen and am an Indian. I lived most of my life in the Middle East and have over 7 years experience in Business Management working for a US based defense contracting company. I plan on studying for CIMA and migrate to New Zealand, ...
Too many variables to say for sure what jobs prospects will be available after you migrate to NZ. The NZ economy is not doing too well at the moment. For jobs check out www.seek.co.nz this site will give you an idea of job types being offered ... Read More
The Big move by taragheb
Is it a good idea to travel to New Zealand with a visiting visa and search for work during my stay, and if I managed to find work, is it acceptable to change my visiting visa to a work visa? :/ Tamer..
They must have tightened up the policies in the last 6 years. My son (mid 30's) arrived here with his back pack and a visitor visa. He made direct contact with a couple of organisations in his line of work, was offered a job after a few ... Read More
Resident Visa - About to Expire :( by nz_immi_1
Hi All, Brief about my Profile: Experience: 8.5 Years of Software Testing/ Business Analyst/ Development experience Company: Investment Banking I had applied for the Resident Visa in 2009. Waited patiently for 2 long years to get the Blue ...
Sadly to the first poster, your experience is all too common. Kiwis will tell you it's not what you know it's who you know. Even for those of us with decades of experience (allied health) and on the skill shortage list, work is hard to ... Read More
Looking Job At New Zealand by raufmz
Hi....My name is Zafran....I'm looking job at New Zealand.....My profession is Logistician....Export, import....Freight forwarder....I like to do something different and willing to learn.
Mmatash is correct. It is not what you know but who you know. It can take many years to be accepted here. Read More
New members of the New Zealand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the New Zealand forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Unable to advise you in relation to your employment. What I can say is that even if you are on the skilled shortage list it is still difficult to find work here. My husband and I are both health professionals with over 20 years experience and PR ... Read More
Helpful tips for a friend by Kiwiya
Hi there :) Hi there :) I have an old friend whom I got in contact with lately and she is Egyptian. She asked me about immigrating to NZ and how it's done and I don't really have enough information. Her husband has a masters in ...
The immigration rules change regularly, even from year to year. That is why your friend needs to check the immigration website herself. As for stories, everyone's experiences are different. I understand you want to help your friend, but ... Read More
England office processing times for the NZ Resident VISA by bharath_j
Hi All, I have been invited to apply for the resident visa to NZ under skilled migrant category :) . Recently NZ Visa office has made an announcement to send all the resident applications from Indian background to London, UK instead of Mumbai, ...
Hi there I can only hope the process situation has improved significantly since we made our residency application through the London office 7 years ago. We were both skilled migrants and on the skill shortage list. Despite this, it took over a ... Read More
Questions, questions?... by Shan924
My family is moving to nz, Palmerston north area in January. There are four of us, my husband, two children, 6 and 8, and me. What should we bring from home that may not be available to us there. Any information would be helpful. Should we ship a ...
Everything is subjective. I have much less of a choice compared to supermarkets in the UK, and I know the UK supermarkets had far less of a range compared to the ones I visited in Florida. The high cost of living also plays a part on what you can ... Read More