sparky in new zealand
 

Hi,
me and the missus are going to new zealand early next year on a 2 year whv. Any advice on what needs to be done to work as a sparks out there would be appreciated, also what are the chances of getting work unregistered?? Any advice about what i can do here or when iwe arrive would be appreciated. Cheers in advance, Gavin

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

Hi Gavin,

I'm not at all clued up on NZ policies with regards to electricians licences etc, but I've found this post which may help

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...01&postcount=2

Hope that it helps :)

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

Thanks Wendy, as usual a goldmine of info from you! Wonder what this forum would do without you...

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

I was going to re-direct you to a relevant thread within the New Zealand forum but I see its already been done. :p

There are a couple of other sparkies on the NZ site that you might want to chat with.
Look forward to seeing you pop in. ;)


edited to add...
electrical work , like other trade and construction work is regulated here in NZ. You would need to obtain a licence to work within the trade. Not to do so would be illegal .

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

You can go and get a temporary licence. Its also possible to get work without a licence. I know i did it and that was with a big company doing installs, servicing and air con units. I just couldnt sign certain jobs off. ie new installation of emergency lights. Had to get one of the other guys to check it and sign with their licence number. BTW this is Auckland.

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

wendy, the NZ regs are the same as Australia

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

Do you know what, I've just had one of them 'light bulb' moments :D

Of course they are, or the regs wouldn't say AUS/NZ would they :rofl:

Doh! :o

Re: sparky in new zealand
 

clever girl wendy i wondered if you would pick up on that AS/NZ