Jaffadutch

Im looking to move to the Canterbury area within the next 12 months.
Im a qualified Electrician and wondered what the job market for a Industrial/Maintenance Electrician was like.
Ive been told by various agencies ive spoken to, that if i land on sunday they would have a job for me by Tuesday. Now im not that niave, so i wondered if anyone could share some un-biased light on this industry?
Also what so of wage should/would i expect ?
Thanks

Glen