work in New Zealand - phlebotomist & rail worker
 

Hi everyone, I am new to forums so please forgive me for any mistakes i make :). I am hoping to immigrate in the near future and where i can find work for myself, i am a phlebotomist, i am struggling to find work for my partner. he is in railway construction and holds quite a few tickets for various skills. Could anyone help with any NZ railway company websites. Thanks.

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kiwirail.co.nz
transport.govt.nz

can only think of them two, sorry

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Welcome to BE:)
Have you looked at the visa requirements yet? Are you looking for a permanent stay or something temporary?
P:)

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Thanks very much. I'll say to my partner to have a look at them. Hopefully he'll find something on them. thanks again.

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I have, my job is on the skills shortage list, not sure about my partner as his railway qualifications will probably be different in NZ. We are looking for a permanent visa as we have a 3 year old aswell. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

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I had a check on the skills shortage lists and can't find phlebotomist - Though it has been known to play up:sneaky:

This does have some links to sites that may be of use for you:
http://http://www.careers.govt.nz/jo...-opportunities

Have you checked whether your husband's qualifications are recognised?

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I couldn't find it either ?

tracey - where are you seeing it please?

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someone has kindly shown me the error of my way ;)

Health and Social Services Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy and Histology Technicians) (311213) Minimum two year medical qualification as recognised by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Board as suitable for registration as a medical laboratory technician AND a minimum of 12 months' relevant post–qualification work experience in a medical laboratory or a blood donor centre

which is on the Immediate Skilled Shortage list

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yep thats the one.

i was on a nz gov site and found my job on the skills short list there.

dont recall the exact site sorry.

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http://www.immigration.govt.nz/

where you would need to fill in your visa application and has lots of information on how to do things and what is needed

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I have a mara agent who is going to transfer his UK qualifications (and mine) into the NZ equivalent. :fingerscrossed:.

Thanks for the website information :)

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Aah, there it is:thumbup: I tried various possibles but not that:o

Only thing is that you can't claim extra points on your EOI for a job on the ISSL. However it makes it easier for an employer to offer you a job and for you to get a work visa (temporary). The job offer would help you gain residency as a skilled migrant. If the employer is willing to wait long enough then you may be able to go straight to the skilled migrant category since you have a job offer in place:) I'd be surprised if an employer would pay for anything more than a work visa though but you can only ask if and when!
P:)

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thank you very much,i shall have a look.

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Thanks for the information. To be honest i wasn't even thinking of an employer paying for anything. I expected to do it myself :).

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So sorry, I'm confusing you with someone else on another thread! apologies:)