educateer

Having done some research we are about to put in our EOI as soon as our last few documents arrive.

I have no job offer yet as most people I have contacted said that I need to be in NZ ready to work in order to offer me anything.

I have a background in both teaching and IT which seems to be two growth areas and gives me about 130 points.

What I would like to know is if there are any restrictions on what industry you work with on your PR visa. Ideally I would like to work in teaching but what if I can't find a teaching job? Can I take 'any' work as I would still need to earn a living.

The reason I am asking is that I am sure that NZIS are allowing you in the country as you have skills in an area in which they see a shortage.

Is a PR a visa to do 'any' work or is there a restriction?

Thanks

Persephone

Hi,
I was granted PR and there are no restrictions on what work I can do. I got PR without having a job offer [on the LTSSL] though I am working in the profession that I claimed points for so there wouldn't be any problem anyway. I have not informed NZIS about my job and as far as I know there is no requirement for me to do so so I could be doing anything I suppose.

If they grant you Work to Residence instead of PR then you would have to get a job in the occupation you claimed points for on your EOI and work in this for 3m before converting it to PR.

Sue

educateer

Thanks Sue

jo_hedge

Had my residence visa put in my passport last week & it says: "Holder must take up offer of employment within 3 months of the grant of the first residence permit and remain in that employment for a period of at least 3 months". It does not need converting to PR, as it is a PR visa. However, I do have to work in the field of employment I was offered a job in "or another position of employment that meets the requirements for skilled employment". I hope this helps.

Jo