Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Australia
Reload this Page >

Move from NZ to Aus?

Move from NZ to Aus?

Old Feb 23rd 2014, 1:26 am
  #1  
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 334
florabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond repute
Default Move from NZ to Aus?

Hi, hoping someone might have time to answer our questions We have been in NZ for just under 2 years and although we enjoy it, the wages and cost of living is dire. Any mechanics out there? What would be a ball park wage for a full time mechanic, please? Anyone else made this move and what have you found better/worse? We are considering Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne. Many thanks
florabundi is offline  
Old Feb 23rd 2014, 1:37 am
  #2  
MODERATOR
 
old.sparkles's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 29,820
old.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

Originally Posted by florabundi
Hi, hoping someone might have time to answer our questions We have been in NZ for just under 2 years and although we enjoy it, the wages and cost of living is dire. Any mechanics out there? What would be a ball park wage for a full time mechanic, please? Anyone else made this move and what have you found better/worse? We are considering Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne. Many thanks
Do you have a visa for Australia?
old.sparkles is offline  
Old Feb 23rd 2014, 1:43 am
  #3  
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 334
florabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

Thanks for replying, we have not started the process as yet. Before we left the UK we were offered many jobs for hubby in Australia as mechanics were in demand. (I wanted to move to NZ!) We have a permanent visa for NZ so we understand we will have to go through the whole process again. At this time just trying to work out if we will be better off than in NZ. We are a family of 4 who had a very comfortable existence in Scotland and now nothing goes in the trolley unless it is on special!
florabundi is offline  
Old Feb 23rd 2014, 2:01 am
  #4  
MODERATOR
 
old.sparkles's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 29,820
old.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond reputeold.sparkles has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

Originally Posted by florabundi
Thanks for replying, we have not started the process as yet. Before we left the UK we were offered many jobs for hubby in Australia as mechanics were in demand. (I wanted to move to NZ!) We have a permanent visa for NZ so we understand we will have to go through the whole process again. At this time just trying to work out if we will be better off than in NZ. We are a family of 4 who had a very comfortable existence in Scotland and now nothing goes in the trolley unless it is on special!
I do think salaries are better here than NZ, and relative costs therefore cheaper but that is just from reading posts on the forums.

I'm not a mechanic though so can't give you any figures but do see sponsorship still being offered for that occupation - latest ones were WA and NSW. Salaries would also depend on where you work
old.sparkles is offline  
Old Feb 23rd 2014, 8:46 am
  #5  
Lost in the antipodes
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 498
msmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond reputemsmyrtle has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

I moved out from NZ to Australia. Was a PR in NZ and went through the re-application process again for Aus. To be honest I came out for the money. The downside is the sacrifice to give up a normal life to work away. Most of my friends are fifo or ex-fifo so they understand if we don't see each other for months. Not sure if either place is for me to be honest, sometimes I feel like I'm just plodding along...
msmyrtle is offline  
Old Feb 24th 2014, 2:35 am
  #6  
Victorian Evangelist
 
Buzzy--Bee's Avatar
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne, by the beach, living the dream.
Posts: 7,704
Buzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond reputeBuzzy--Bee has a reputation beyond repute
Smile Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

Originally Posted by florabundi
Hi, hoping someone might have time to answer our questions We have been in NZ for just under 2 years and although we enjoy it, the wages and cost of living is dire. Any mechanics out there? What would be a ball park wage for a full time mechanic, please? Anyone else made this move and what have you found better/worse? We are considering Perth, Adelaide or Melbourne. Many thanks
Hi, not a mechanic, but I understand the wages are $30 - $70 per hour dependent on specialisation, skill level for qualified.

We used to live in NZ, (wife is a Kiwi), we have found Melbourne to offer a better lifestyle than NZ mainly because we can actually afford to live the lifestyle!!! We've been here almost 7 years and have no intentions of moving. Melbourne's a great city with lots going on, great beaches and bay for summer, good skiing in winter, the weather is very good compared to UK and NZ.

HTH

BB
Buzzy--Bee is offline  
Old Feb 24th 2014, 8:09 am
  #7  
BE Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 334
florabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond reputeflorabundi has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Move from NZ to Aus?

Thanks for the replies. Further investigation required! We love living in NZ but love doesn't pay the bills
florabundi is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.