PARAMEDICS IN NZ
Jul 22nd 2007, 3:32 pm
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PARAMEDICS IN NZ
HAS ANYONE MOVED FROM ABULANCE SERVICE IN UK TO NZ AMBULANCE SERVICE? I KNOW ST JOHNS ARE AN ACCREDITED EMPLOYER.
IF SO HOW EASY WAS THIS?
IF SO HOW EASY WAS THIS?
Jul 22nd 2007, 5:48 pm
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Re: PARAMEDICS IN NZ
hi jacky g here
were in howick area,our next door neighbours are english and he works for st johns ambulance here.i'l give them a shout today and find out anything i can for you.is there any specific things you want me to ask.
were in howick area,our next door neighbours are english and he works for st johns ambulance here.i'l give them a shout today and find out anything i can for you.is there any specific things you want me to ask.
Jul 22nd 2007, 6:20 pm
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hi
if you could just ask what the process was to apply for position in new zealand and did you have to go where the vacancies are?
cheers
if you could just ask what the process was to apply for position in new zealand and did you have to go where the vacancies are?
cheers
Jul 22nd 2007, 7:58 pm
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Re: PARAMEDICS IN NZ
PM, JAC & ADIE she worked as paramedic in Auckland & now Welly.
Jul 22nd 2007, 9:31 pm
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thanks, will do
Jul 23rd 2007, 12:32 am
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Hi ya,
I'll reply on behalf of the misses.
St John were horrible. no matter what approach we took with them they just told us look at the website, all positions are advertised there. So after four months of applying and hearing nothing, Jac applied for a Job with Wellington Free Ambulance as a Ambulance Officer, not only was she offered the place, but they are training her for a Intensive Care Paramedic role, which is the next step up. She was a Paramedic Team Leader in the UK btw.
Since moving to Welly, we have discovered St John do do an annual intake of college graduates, however St John themselves didn't want us to know about that.
Since taking the position in Welly Jac has also been contacted by St John HR, asking if she could re-apply for some of the positions they had advertised two months ago, They made some mistakes and are looking to re-appoint someone.
Jac applied for several positions whilst still in UK and heard nothing !
You will need to get a portfolio together so Ambulance NZ can asess your skill level, Jac (Spackster) will give you more info in this.
Sorry to be negative, but for Jac finding the job she has now was hard work.
I don't want to give you the wrong impression. A UK Paramedic is sort after here, and there are quite a few, however be prepared for a hard slog to get in.
All the best and good luck
Adie,
PM if you need more specifics
I'll reply on behalf of the misses.
St John were horrible. no matter what approach we took with them they just told us look at the website, all positions are advertised there. So after four months of applying and hearing nothing, Jac applied for a Job with Wellington Free Ambulance as a Ambulance Officer, not only was she offered the place, but they are training her for a Intensive Care Paramedic role, which is the next step up. She was a Paramedic Team Leader in the UK btw.
Since moving to Welly, we have discovered St John do do an annual intake of college graduates, however St John themselves didn't want us to know about that.
Since taking the position in Welly Jac has also been contacted by St John HR, asking if she could re-apply for some of the positions they had advertised two months ago, They made some mistakes and are looking to re-appoint someone.
Jac applied for several positions whilst still in UK and heard nothing !
You will need to get a portfolio together so Ambulance NZ can asess your skill level, Jac (Spackster) will give you more info in this.
Sorry to be negative, but for Jac finding the job she has now was hard work.
I don't want to give you the wrong impression. A UK Paramedic is sort after here, and there are quite a few, however be prepared for a hard slog to get in.
All the best and good luck
Adie,
PM if you need more specifics
Jul 23rd 2007, 1:33 am
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Re: PARAMEDICS IN NZ
Hi ya,
I'll reply on behalf of the misses.
St John were horrible. no matter what approach we took with them they just told us look at the website, all positions are advertised there. So after four months of applying and hearing nothing, Jac applied for a Job with Wellington Free Ambulance as a Ambulance Officer, not only was she offered the place, but they are training her for a Intensive Care Paramedic role, which is the next step up. She was a Paramedic Team Leader in the UK btw.
Since moving to Welly, we have discovered St John do do an annual intake of college graduates, however St John themselves didn't want us to know about that.
Since taking the position in Welly Jac has also been contacted by St John HR, asking if she could re-apply for some of the positions they had advertised two months ago, They made some mistakes and are looking to re-appoint someone.
Jac applied for several positions whilst still in UK and heard nothing !
You will need to get a portfolio together so Ambulance NZ can asess your skill level, Jac (Spackster) will give you more info in this.
Sorry to be negative, but for Jac finding the job she has now was hard work.
I don't want to give you the wrong impression. A UK Paramedic is sort after here, and there are quite a few, however be prepared for a hard slog to get in.
All the best and good luck
Adie,
PM if you need more specifics
I'll reply on behalf of the misses.
St John were horrible. no matter what approach we took with them they just told us look at the website, all positions are advertised there. So after four months of applying and hearing nothing, Jac applied for a Job with Wellington Free Ambulance as a Ambulance Officer, not only was she offered the place, but they are training her for a Intensive Care Paramedic role, which is the next step up. She was a Paramedic Team Leader in the UK btw.
Since moving to Welly, we have discovered St John do do an annual intake of college graduates, however St John themselves didn't want us to know about that.
Since taking the position in Welly Jac has also been contacted by St John HR, asking if she could re-apply for some of the positions they had advertised two months ago, They made some mistakes and are looking to re-appoint someone.
Jac applied for several positions whilst still in UK and heard nothing !
You will need to get a portfolio together so Ambulance NZ can asess your skill level, Jac (Spackster) will give you more info in this.
Sorry to be negative, but for Jac finding the job she has now was hard work.
I don't want to give you the wrong impression. A UK Paramedic is sort after here, and there are quite a few, however be prepared for a hard slog to get in.
All the best and good luck
Adie,
PM if you need more specifics
Is it better or worse than the UK?
Do you like Auckland better than welly?
Jul 23rd 2007, 2:04 am
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Jul 23rd 2007, 2:19 am
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I'll let Jac answer the first two. But She never worked in AKL that was me. We both prefer Welly, well we live in Upper Hutt which is much nicer than where we were in South AKL. The drive into Welly is so much nicer, I've not been into CBD much yet tho, so not sure on that. On the whole very happy here
Adie
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Jul 23rd 2007, 9:46 am
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Hi there, I'll find all the links you'll need and PM them to you as soon as. As well as St John's there are also some DHB's which have there own paramedics and Wellington region has it's own service, (Wellington Free Ambulance)
Jul 23rd 2007, 1:25 pm
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jac&adie/spackster
cheers for info. i will PM if i need info, or you can PM to me with any further details. WFA may be best option initially as i have family in the Camborne area of Wellington. (not to impressed with the windy unpredictable weather)
garyp
cheers for info. i will PM if i need info, or you can PM to me with any further details. WFA may be best option initially as i have family in the Camborne area of Wellington. (not to impressed with the windy unpredictable weather)
garyp
Jul 23rd 2007, 1:31 pm
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jac&adie
did you apply to WFA while still living in the uk?
What was the process, did you have fly over to NZ for assessments?
when did you have to apply for visa/work permit and what did you go over with?
loads of questions(i m keen)
garyp
did you apply to WFA while still living in the uk?
What was the process, did you have fly over to NZ for assessments?
when did you have to apply for visa/work permit and what did you go over with?
loads of questions(i m keen)
garyp
Jul 26th 2007, 9:14 am
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Jac
