NZ - new plans?
Jul 3rd 2003, 1:06 pm
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NZ - new plans?
After the announcement of changes to the Skilled worker rules, I for one was affected, are others affected and what are the plans now?
Are most just bringing the job hunting to the top of the list or are they going to await the new rules to be announced and decide then what their best option is?
Lets get some ideas or suggestions going
Are most just bringing the job hunting to the top of the list or are they going to await the new rules to be announced and decide then what their best option is?
Lets get some ideas or suggestions going
Jul 3rd 2003, 1:40 pm
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Darren, if you go to the New Zealand Hearld website it gives a complete synopsis of the immigration changes.
Jul 3rd 2003, 3:38 pm
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Darren
I had already posted this:
We were hoping for a job offer before we moved out to NZ but if we didn't get one then we would have gone over on a JSV (PR). As soon as the changes occurred we altered our plans and searched for a job offer.
Rick was offered one that night and now we can go for a PR.
The policy changes must have some knock on effect, if there are no prospective immigrants seeking employment through JSVs as previously and NZ already have a shortage of skilled trades persons then employers have to seek out employees through other channels. I would reccommend using the yellow pages and look for companies with your trade. Ask for a e-mail address to send your CV, (if anyone wants any help with their CV send me a private message and I'll help).
I think the one thing that is most important is stay positive, don't remind yourself of the things you can't change. Focus on what you can do.
Good luck everyone
Kara
I had already posted this:
We were hoping for a job offer before we moved out to NZ but if we didn't get one then we would have gone over on a JSV (PR). As soon as the changes occurred we altered our plans and searched for a job offer.
Rick was offered one that night and now we can go for a PR.
The policy changes must have some knock on effect, if there are no prospective immigrants seeking employment through JSVs as previously and NZ already have a shortage of skilled trades persons then employers have to seek out employees through other channels. I would reccommend using the yellow pages and look for companies with your trade. Ask for a e-mail address to send your CV, (if anyone wants any help with their CV send me a private message and I'll help).
I think the one thing that is most important is stay positive, don't remind yourself of the things you can't change. Focus on what you can do.
Good luck everyone
Kara
Jul 3rd 2003, 5:26 pm
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Re: NZ - new plans?
[Hi Darren
Yes we are also affected by the new policy I received a positive assesement back from NZQA 10 points for my NVQ level 4 in accounting on Tuesday morning which gave us the 29 points needed 10 minutes later a phone call from my father in law in NZ to inform us of the changes, at least I had 10 minutes of joy!!!
Cried buckets and was a complete misery all day at work and then last nite decided to be positive and get that dammed job offer, so sat at the computer all evening and e-mailed my CV to every accountancy firm with an e-mail address. This morning after 7 knockbacks (I sent out over 60 applications) I had 1 positive response from a firm who thinks they can help. Not sure I will get to excited yet but at least its a start. We have spent over 1000.00 pounds so far on medicals, police checks and getting NZQA fast tracked so I am not prepared to give up, also the house is on the market and we have both given notice on our jobs!! So we have to go for it.
If this does not work out we will go over in January on visitors visa and look for jobs and try the family adult sibbling grounds as my hubby is last remaining family member here in the UK. Thats if they don`t decide to change that policy.
Good luck to everyone out there trying to go to New Zealand and don`t give up.
Allison
Yes we are also affected by the new policy I received a positive assesement back from NZQA 10 points for my NVQ level 4 in accounting on Tuesday morning which gave us the 29 points needed 10 minutes later a phone call from my father in law in NZ to inform us of the changes, at least I had 10 minutes of joy!!!
Cried buckets and was a complete misery all day at work and then last nite decided to be positive and get that dammed job offer, so sat at the computer all evening and e-mailed my CV to every accountancy firm with an e-mail address. This morning after 7 knockbacks (I sent out over 60 applications) I had 1 positive response from a firm who thinks they can help. Not sure I will get to excited yet but at least its a start. We have spent over 1000.00 pounds so far on medicals, police checks and getting NZQA fast tracked so I am not prepared to give up, also the house is on the market and we have both given notice on our jobs!! So we have to go for it.
If this does not work out we will go over in January on visitors visa and look for jobs and try the family adult sibbling grounds as my hubby is last remaining family member here in the UK. Thats if they don`t decide to change that policy.
Good luck to everyone out there trying to go to New Zealand and don`t give up.
Allison
Jul 4th 2003, 8:31 am
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Allison
I note you are looking for accounting work.
I am a qualified NZ accountant and am heading to Dunedin in September or so. Drop us a PM if you want to find a bit more about type of work, firms, etc.
Have you used the big Accounting placements companies based here in London, such as Robert Walters etc.
Regards,
Blair
I note you are looking for accounting work.
I am a qualified NZ accountant and am heading to Dunedin in September or so. Drop us a PM if you want to find a bit more about type of work, firms, etc.
Have you used the big Accounting placements companies based here in London, such as Robert Walters etc.
Regards,
Blair
