Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
Jul 28th 2012, 9:18 pm
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That is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo frustrating!!!!! I need to get a car first before even contemplating a job. Also need to get a house and awaiting on one now. Hate the waiting game and bidding war!!!
Good luck and hope it works out for u
Good luck and hope it works out for u
Jul 29th 2012, 5:27 am
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Re: Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
OH spent 6 months teaching on our working holiday visa, she got offered a permenant job off that back of it which at the time would have lead to residency but didn't take it up as we wanted to come back to the UK so all our friends and family could come to our wedding. By the time we were married primary teacher had dropped off the wanted list, hence me going back to college and doing my carpentry qualifications - which has now also dropped off the wanted list
Wish we'd just got married on the beach in Fiji or Tonga or something then back to NZ..
Wish we'd just got married on the beach in Fiji or Tonga or something then back to NZ..
Aug 2nd 2012, 5:10 am
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Ok have secured a house in Ellerslie and did a random walkin to a fantastic primary school in Mt Eden. CV provided and have some volutary work sorted and on their supply register. Met another teacher at a house viewing who has given some fab contacts.
So, right place, right time and sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited about going to check this school out. Just chatting, they mentioned potential jobs next ac. year and leadership. I can go to team meetings too!!!!
BRING IT ON!!!!!
So, right place, right time and sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited about going to check this school out. Just chatting, they mentioned potential jobs next ac. year and leadership. I can go to team meetings too!!!!
BRING IT ON!!!!!
Aug 2nd 2012, 7:02 am
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Re: Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
At a 140 points, you may even get your PR. You can check with immigration. Given them a call. If you have a 140 points, why don't you lodge your EOI? I would suggest getting a job offer to simply confirm your PR. There are definitely many jobs for teachers anywhere in the world.
But one more thing. You can always consult a migration agent to confirm your points. Don't assume it.
But one more thing. You can always consult a migration agent to confirm your points. Don't assume it.
Hello!
I am new to this but, here goes! I am a 30-year-old, planning to head to NZ with my daughter (10) to stay with friends, and hopefully work as a teacher out there. I plan to travel on a Skilled Migrant Visa.
I may have done things the wrong way round but, flights are booked for 7th Nov 2012. I have only just sent off my IQA form and the EOI is ready to go, as soon as I know how many points my qualifications are worth. I have no job offer (haven't applied). I anticipate having approx 140 points.
So, am I being totally unrealisitc to expect to have an invitation to apply for a skilled migrant visa, and that I will be granted a visa, before 7th Nov. 2012? Should I be looking to change my flights?!
If there is anyone who thinks I may be in for a chance (of being offered a visa in time) what can I do in the meantime to prepare - other than medical and police check?
Any thoughts, advise would be appreciated! Thank you!
I am new to this but, here goes! I am a 30-year-old, planning to head to NZ with my daughter (10) to stay with friends, and hopefully work as a teacher out there. I plan to travel on a Skilled Migrant Visa.
I may have done things the wrong way round but, flights are booked for 7th Nov 2012. I have only just sent off my IQA form and the EOI is ready to go, as soon as I know how many points my qualifications are worth. I have no job offer (haven't applied). I anticipate having approx 140 points.
So, am I being totally unrealisitc to expect to have an invitation to apply for a skilled migrant visa, and that I will be granted a visa, before 7th Nov. 2012? Should I be looking to change my flights?!
If there is anyone who thinks I may be in for a chance (of being offered a visa in time) what can I do in the meantime to prepare - other than medical and police check?
Any thoughts, advise would be appreciated! Thank you!
Aug 2nd 2012, 7:45 am
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Re: Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
At a 140 points, you may even get your PR. You can check with immigration. Given them a call. If you have a 140 points, why don't you lodge your EOI? I would suggest getting a job offer to simply confirm your PR. There are definitely many jobs for teachers anywhere in the world.
But one more thing. You can always consult a migration agent to confirm your points. Don't assume it.
But one more thing. You can always consult a migration agent to confirm your points. Don't assume it.
You do not need to consult a Immigration consultant unless you are unlikely to gain a visa or you can't be bothered to do the donkey work and you have lots of spare money.
Aug 2nd 2012, 7:55 am
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Re: Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
Totally agree, but by all means ask an immigration agent for advice, but leave it at that. Dont pay them any money unless you need their expertise due to your individual circumstances being very complicated. If you can do the paperwork and legwork yourself - do it.
Teachers as Mrs F says are off the list due to many New Zealanders themselves finding it impossible to get work, so its unlikely that teachers will come back on the LTSS list any time soon.
Teachers as Mrs F says are off the list due to many New Zealanders themselves finding it impossible to get work, so its unlikely that teachers will come back on the LTSS list any time soon.
Aug 2nd 2012, 8:55 am
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Re: Am I being unrealistic? - teacher - which visa and how
Good luck MzB - sounds like a good start!
Aug 2nd 2012, 9:01 am
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I joined a teaching agency last week. Now I've got a Skype interview tonight with a school! 
never had one of these before and I'm bricking it. What's the norm?
never had one of these before and I'm bricking it. What's the norm?
Aug 2nd 2012, 9:02 am
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Good luck!!! What agency????
Aug 2nd 2012, 9:06 am
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Education personnel. They were really helpful.
Aug 2nd 2012, 9:12 am
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Cool. I have signed up with Oasis, alkthough have made my own contacts! Good luck, sure u will be fine!!!!!!
Aug 2nd 2012, 11:07 pm
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Got it! Start in feb although as I'm arriving in November they've offered to give me some part time relief work to hit the ground running! Over the moon...thanks for the luck! 
Aug 2nd 2012, 11:08 pm
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well done u. Is it secondary??????? Im primary so may be trickier. Fab stuff though so well done!!!
Aug 2nd 2012, 11:09 pm
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. Details please
. Where? Teaching which subject etc.???I ask a)because I'm nosy & b) because it may well help others on here.
Sep 2nd 2012, 7:31 am
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I now work 5 mornings a week (.7 Position) in the city suburbs at a decile 10 school. Very, very excited and look forward to starting. With my 5 days of relief already done, I will not lose out at all from UK and have had a break as I was paid till end of aug! Part time fab, as can chill in afternoons and do voluntary bits. happy days!!
Purely down to me and going in!!! there is hope!! Hoping it will lead to full time position, if not other school I have been doing volunteer work has a position!!
As for being paid............... bloody NZQA, salary assessment etc etc. Will sort it soon I guess!!!!
Purely down to me and going in!!! there is hope!! Hoping it will lead to full time position, if not other school I have been doing volunteer work has a position!!
As for being paid............... bloody NZQA, salary assessment etc etc. Will sort it soon I guess!!!!