Best way to move to and work in New Zealand?
May 20th 2003, 10:50 am
#1
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Re: Best way to move to and work in New Zealand?
I can't really comment on NZ visa issues, but one significant problem
with that is that finding a skilled job in New Zealand isn't easy even
if you have PR.
What's your back-up plan if you can't find a job, especially as you
appear to plan to burn bridges in the UK.
You may be better trying to get a job offer from NZ first. Try the
usual approaches, including via your professional body. If there is a
real shortage of architects in NZ, this might work.
Architect is a 60 point occupation for Australia, so you might want to
check out whether you can meet the pass mark for Aus too.
Jeremy
>On Wed, 21 May 2003 20:58:37 +0100, "Nats" wrote:
>Because I cant reach the required 5 points within the pass mark until I get
>a job unfortunately. Once I get a job Im well over the pass mark for
>residency. So I thought it would be far easier to go there, get a job, and
>then apply for residency once Im settled there and working.
>Nats
>"Roger" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> If you're not in a mad rush (less than 3 months) why don't you apply for
>> Permanent Residency now? Will save angst later on and will increase your
>> chances of finding a job.
>> --
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction
with that is that finding a skilled job in New Zealand isn't easy even
if you have PR.
What's your back-up plan if you can't find a job, especially as you
appear to plan to burn bridges in the UK.
You may be better trying to get a job offer from NZ first. Try the
usual approaches, including via your professional body. If there is a
real shortage of architects in NZ, this might work.
Architect is a 60 point occupation for Australia, so you might want to
check out whether you can meet the pass mark for Aus too.
Jeremy
>On Wed, 21 May 2003 20:58:37 +0100, "Nats" wrote:
>Because I cant reach the required 5 points within the pass mark until I get
>a job unfortunately. Once I get a job Im well over the pass mark for
>residency. So I thought it would be far easier to go there, get a job, and
>then apply for residency once Im settled there and working.
>Nats
>"Roger" wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> If you're not in a mad rush (less than 3 months) why don't you apply for
>> Permanent Residency now? Will save angst later on and will increase your
>> chances of finding a job.
>> --
>> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction
May 20th 2003, 11:08 am
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Best way to move to and work in New Zealand?
Hi
Im a UK architect planning to move with my wife and child to New Zealand
soon.
I just wanted to check the way to do it. I am planning to go over as a UK
national (no visa necessary), get adjusted and ship my stuff over, and then
within six months apply for a work visa and find a new job. Then apply for a
residency visa later on. Would this work assuming I can find a job easily?
If I want to ship stuff over with a view to staying permanently could I do
that without the working visa or will I need a working visa first.
I assume a work visa gives me permission to live in New Zealand and not just
work there!
How long would it take to get a working visa?
Any better way to do this assuming I have to sell my house here first and
sell my furniture etc before moving?
--
Nigel 'Nats' Stutt
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"Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."
Im a UK architect planning to move with my wife and child to New Zealand
soon.
I just wanted to check the way to do it. I am planning to go over as a UK
national (no visa necessary), get adjusted and ship my stuff over, and then
within six months apply for a work visa and find a new job. Then apply for a
residency visa later on. Would this work assuming I can find a job easily?
If I want to ship stuff over with a view to staying permanently could I do
that without the working visa or will I need a working visa first.
I assume a work visa gives me permission to live in New Zealand and not just
work there!
How long would it take to get a working visa?
Any better way to do this assuming I have to sell my house here first and
sell my furniture etc before moving?
--
Nigel 'Nats' Stutt
[email protected]
"Its life, Jim, but not as we know it."
May 20th 2003, 4:05 pm
#3
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Re: Best way to move to and work in New Zealand?
On Wed, 21 May 2003 00:08:58 +0100, "Nats"
wrote:
>Hi
>Im a UK architect planning to move with my wife and child to New Zealand
>soon.
>I just wanted to check the way to do it. I am planning to go over as a UK
>national (no visa necessary), get adjusted and ship my stuff over, and then
>within six months apply for a work visa and find a new job. Then apply for a
>residency visa later on. Would this work assuming I can find a job easily?
Check out NZQA to see if you need your qualification/s assessed.
I know of one architect who was required to undertake classes/exams
to bring himself to the NZ qualification.
>If I want to ship stuff over with a view to staying permanently could I do
>that without the working visa or will I need a working visa first.
Check the NZ Customs website.
IIRC, no, you can't do this!
As explained elsewhere, when I went to move from California to NZ, the
movers I had quote me, left me info sheets stating I had to provide
evidence of residency before they would pack.
>I assume a work visa gives me permission to live in New Zealand and not just
>work there!
It will give you permission to live and work within NZ for as long as
it is valid.
>How long would it take to get a working visa?
>Any better way to do this assuming I have to sell my house here first and
>sell my furniture etc before moving?
Cath
wrote:
>Hi
>Im a UK architect planning to move with my wife and child to New Zealand
>soon.
>I just wanted to check the way to do it. I am planning to go over as a UK
>national (no visa necessary), get adjusted and ship my stuff over, and then
>within six months apply for a work visa and find a new job. Then apply for a
>residency visa later on. Would this work assuming I can find a job easily?
Check out NZQA to see if you need your qualification/s assessed.
I know of one architect who was required to undertake classes/exams
to bring himself to the NZ qualification.
>If I want to ship stuff over with a view to staying permanently could I do
>that without the working visa or will I need a working visa first.
Check the NZ Customs website.
IIRC, no, you can't do this!
As explained elsewhere, when I went to move from California to NZ, the
movers I had quote me, left me info sheets stating I had to provide
evidence of residency before they would pack.
>I assume a work visa gives me permission to live in New Zealand and not just
>work there!
It will give you permission to live and work within NZ for as long as
it is valid.
>How long would it take to get a working visa?
>Any better way to do this assuming I have to sell my house here first and
>sell my furniture etc before moving?
Cath
May 20th 2003, 8:41 pm
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If you're not in a mad rush (less than 3 months) why don't you apply for Permanent Residency now? Will save angst later on and will increase your chances of finding a job.
May 21st 2003, 7:58 am
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Re: Best way to move to and work in New Zealand?
Because I cant reach the required 5 points within the pass mark until I get
a job unfortunately. Once I get a job Im well over the pass mark for
residency. So I thought it would be far easier to go there, get a job, and
then apply for residency once Im settled there and working.
Nats
"Roger" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> If you're not in a mad rush (less than 3 months) why don't you apply for
> Permanent Residency now? Will save angst later on and will increase your
> chances of finding a job.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
a job unfortunately. Once I get a job Im well over the pass mark for
residency. So I thought it would be far easier to go there, get a job, and
then apply for residency once Im settled there and working.
Nats
"Roger" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> If you're not in a mad rush (less than 3 months) why don't you apply for
> Permanent Residency now? Will save angst later on and will increase your
> chances of finding a job.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
