tracey40

Hi everyone, I am new to forums so please forgive me for any mistakes i make . I am hoping to immigrate in the near future and where i can find work for myself, i am a phlebotomist, i am struggling to find work for my partner. he is in railway construction and holds quite a few tickets for various skills. Could anyone help with any NZ railway company websites. Thanks.

Tom1983

kiwirail.co.nz
transport.govt.nz

can only think of them two, sorry

Persephone

Welcome to BE
Have you looked at the visa requirements yet? Are you looking for a permanent stay or something temporary?
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tracey40

Thanks very much. I'll say to my partner to have a look at them. Hopefully he'll find something on them. thanks again.

tracey40

I have, my job is on the skills shortage list, not sure about my partner as his railway qualifications will probably be different in NZ. We are looking for a permanent visa as we have a 3 year old aswell. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

Persephone

I had a check on the skills shortage lists and can't find phlebotomist - Though it has been known to play up

This does have some links to sites that may be of use for you:
http://http://www.careers.govt.nz/jo...-opportunities

Have you checked whether your husband's qualifications are recognised?

MrsFychan

I couldn't find it either ?

tracey - where are you seeing it please?

MrsFychan

someone has kindly shown me the error of my way

Health and Social Services Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy and Histology Technicians) (311213) Minimum two year medical qualification as recognised by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Board as suitable for registration as a medical laboratory technician AND a minimum of 12 months' relevant post–qualification work experience in a medical laboratory or a blood donor centre

which is on the Immediate Skilled Shortage list

tracey40

yep thats the one.

i was on a nz gov site and found my job on the skills short list there.

dont recall the exact site sorry.

MrsFychan

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

where you would need to fill in your visa application and has lots of information on how to do things and what is needed

tracey40

I have a mara agent who is going to transfer his UK qualifications (and mine) into the NZ equivalent. .

Thanks for the website information

Persephone

Aah, there it is I tried various possibles but not that

Only thing is that you can't claim extra points on your EOI for a job on the ISSL. However it makes it easier for an employer to offer you a job and for you to get a work visa (temporary). The job offer would help you gain residency as a skilled migrant. If the employer is willing to wait long enough then you may be able to go straight to the skilled migrant category since you have a job offer in place I'd be surprised if an employer would pay for anything more than a work visa though but you can only ask if and when!
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tracey40

thank you very much,i shall have a look.

tracey40

Thanks for the information. To be honest i wasn't even thinking of an employer paying for anything. I expected to do it myself .

Persephone

So sorry, I'm confusing you with someone else on another thread! apologies