[Helga]

Hi all

Great news - my OH is coming home from NZ on Thursday with a job offer! We are really excited and will be heading for Gisborne in the New Year - probably February.
:clap :clap
I think I must be in a state of shock today, but gradually my mind is filling up with a huge list of things to be done...you know the feeling. I'm sure I will be posting loads of questions (already put two on today) but just wanted to share the news and to say if you are looking for a job and can go out there it makes all the difference - he has met so many employers who were really enthusiastic and recruiters too and the difference is just being there in person to see them - persistence pays off!

Any info on Gisborne appreciated too.

[sarahw]

Helga,

Congrats!!! :cheers Great news! Good luck and just post if you need any help.

[funkstar deluxe]

Helga,
excellent news! I did the same in October and came back with a job offer. Twin feelings of dread and excitement continue to shoot through me when I think about everything I need to sort before Jan 17!

Decide not to ship anything but the bare minimum and have suddenly got into Ebay and weekend car-boot sales!

Good luck

[Helga]

Ha ha - yes, you could spend an entire lifetime sorting out your possessions coulnd't you??? You've got your work cut out for the 17th Jan though - best of luck - can't you just pack everything up for posting, put in on ebay and leave it in a mate's spare room for them to post?????!! :clap

Helga

[Rimbo]

Congrats :cheers
What line of work is he in, i'm interested cos i've arranged to go out on 30th Jan looking for work. so far everyone is still saying see you when you get here! :wah
i have now started to send letters and CV's to companies on the accedited emp list in a cold calling fasion. i hope this works.

Good luck with all your plans :nice1

John

[Helga]

Hi Rimbo

I've got loads of advice on this - pm me and let me know what line of work you are in - my OH spent 3 to 4 weeks networking hard before he went out and got 80 contacts wanting to see him - had an average of 3 meetings a day and got quite a few offers so far - it CAN be done :nice1

Helga

[captainxmas]

Helga

Re: Gisborne.

Guess you'll fly down from Auckland, so if you want a rental straight away get in touch with Rent a Dent. They are based in town around by the harbour (Gary Bates Motors) but will drop off at the local airport (hut). And there were a couple of nice bar/cafes at the harbour too.

For example I have booked a car for pick up on a Sunday when we arrive in Jan and Edith the local Rep is popping round to the airport with the car because she lives around the corner. How cool is that, and she remembers us from 18 months ago!! :clap

For R&R drive out towards Wairoa for around twenty minutes and you will find the Morere Hot Springs. Some natural thermal pools, plunge pools, forest walks and private covered pools where you can bathe naked and look out into the jungle. There is no better way to lose the jet lag! :nice1


Cheers CC :cool

[Rimbo]

CC,
i'll also look at wot you say as i'll be there in Feb.

cheers :nice1

John

[captainxmas]

John

No worries mate, hope it works out for you.

I've also been told the local beach is nice, but haven't been.

Rich

[Ted]

What is the "accedited emp list?" Where can I find it?

[Helga]

Captain Christmas - thank you! What a mine of information - that is great and the springs sound fab. We'll check it all out....

Ted - Accredited Employers list - companies that have "licence" I suppose you might call it to employ migrants as they can't get the skills they require in NZ (correct me if I'm off the mark here anyone) - it's a huge list and it's on the NZIS web site - EAU Accredited Employers - don't know what the link is though - sorry. Basically if you get an offer from one of these companies it is mightily helpful and speeds things up greatly.

Hope that helps.

Helga

[Rimbo]

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/worktoresidence/caniworkinnz/whatisrequired/default.htm

This is a link to te WTR page. On the toolbox to the left is the link you require as well as many other useful links.

John

[Rimbo]

Ted,
Not only am i bad at spelling, but i don't know my rights from lefts. The Link to the Accredited Employers List if to the Right and not left as stated above.

John
I'd be no good as a co-pilot!

[Ted]

Thanks! Sometimes that website is like an Easter egg hunt . . .