[holland]

Hey,

Think there is a lot of us on here that are job hunting in NZ at the moment, thought it might be good to start a thread so we can both support each other.

Ill start, hubby has 3 glazing firms interested in employing him in hawkes bay, hoping to have telephone interviews at some point ( when recovered-poorly at the minute), I have been looking and cant find anything in hawkes bay...think Im dreaming to think my dream job is going to come up in the exact location I want...so ill just keep looking, I will do anything when I arrive to earn money....as long as one of us have a job offer.

Where are you all upto??

j and G x

[holland]

or...people in general looking for employment ( maybe in NZ)

you know who you are!!:nice1

j x

[Carey]

I,m looking for a primary teaching job. Not in a city, semi-rural is the correct term I believe. Had a very positive interview with an agency so it's wait and see now what comes up. At this stage we're being quite choosy about where we'll consider going; that may change as time goes on if no offers! OH still not 100% sure about the move which is making things a bit difficult!

[holland]

Hi Carey, What area are you hoping to settle in? When do you plan to go over there? Will the agent just be getting back to you if anything comes up?? I work in the early years field also...what reservations has OH got???

j x

[Rinkydink]

Hi, also job hunting at the moment - we arrive in NZ in the first week in October, and so far have had a number of requests to meet employees on arrival :) but so far no job offers (15 interviews lined up:clap ).

Everyone (understandably) wants to see me in person first. I am in the hospitality industry and have been applying for position via the Seek website. As I said in a previous thread, I have been very up front on application that I have submitted an EOI but am hoping for a job offer to get a work permit in the interim. My not having the required permits in place doesn't seem to have put anyone off, the turn downs I have received have mostly been due to the fact that I wasn't available immediately for an interview.

I am a little nervous that I won't find a suitable position - but that is good in a way - at least it will keep me on my toes (and stop me from spending with abandon!!)

OH is in the movie industry and it has been very tough even just trying to find out who to approach for employment. He has managed to find 6 email address and he has had the same reply - CV fantastic but need to see you...
I feel that considering the feedback weare definitely doing the right thing is going over:exit

Liz

[Jezza]

I applied for a job as deputy editor on a magazine last week, sent off some samples and am waiting to hear back. That's in Christchurch, which would be great. I'm flying to NZ in 3 weeks anyway, on a 6 month visa, and will start looking in earnest once I'm there. Hopefully I might have an interview set up by then.

Editorial jobs - especially in travel publishing - don't come up very often. Usually they are not advertised, so it's a case of being in the right place at the right time and then just applying on spec. So far I'm just checking SEEK and search4jobs while I'm still in UK, and have applied for the police check already for when I need to apply for a work permit. I reckon I'll open a PO Box when I get there so I've got somewhere to store certificates and other documents instead of lugging them round NZ with me.

[Andy&Carol]

Hi, I'm looking for a job with pre-schoolers too - or I might become a beekeeper! I'm a nursery nurse and I don't expect to get a job before arriving in NZ, but I find that quite liberating, it would be nice to have a change of direction. I quite fancy shop work, or a garden centre, I think that would be a good way to meet people (only joking about beekeeping - even though they are on the skills shortage list)

OH is looking for a very specific job - Furniture Assembly Instructor in the prison service, so we've just got to wait, wait, wait :roll until a position comes up.

Good luck! Carol

[welwynrose]

we're also contemplating going out for 6 months to see if we can get a job - good to see that other people are doing that

[Nettie 2]

:roll Well, we've been here for 4 months now and neither of us are working yet! Lazy b*****s I hear you all saying but why not? We've both worked for nearly 30 years in UK so time for a little r&r methinks. Anyway, our free time is running out now, we have just bought a house with a small mortgage so we've got to find jobs soon. Ah well all good things come to an end don't they?! So, if anyone knows of any trucking jobs or banking jobs in Taupo, please to let us know!! Ta. :cheers

[Chiba]

Also arriving in NZ for a recce in the first two weeks of October. Software development team leader - hoping the agents will have sorted me out with some interviews by then.

Good luck to one and all! :)

[BkyMonster]

Looking for a job myself, but only half-heartedly. I am strongly considering going back to school for Veterinary Nursing. I get a bit frustrated that I don't seem to have practical or easily applicable job skills, so I thought I'd better get some. (I have a degree in Biotechnology/Molecular biology). If I become a Vet Nurse I'll also be better equipped to care for the small farm I want to have someday. :laugh

I'd just be excited to get some maybe-interviews lined up for sometime after I arrive.

[holland]

A job has come up that I am going to apply for, closing date is the 31st August, so fingers crossed, will keep you posted.

J x

[Carey]

Good luck J, what is the job? Sorry not to have replied sooner, been away.

Agent very positive about primary teaching; if I see a job I like, I contact her and she contacts the school and I guess 'sells' me......we're hoping for Nelson area but have my doubts coz everyone wants to go there, Tauranga area, Hawkes Bay.....keep swinging between trying to get job for Feb 08 when eldest would have 1 yr at Intermediate or Feb 09 when straight into high School....probably should go all out for this Feb but OH not convinced coz loves his job here and doesn't think will get same there; he's in conservation employed by County Council. Also I start new job here in Oct so already feel bad if I then leave in Feb...but the right time will always be hard to guage......

[holland]

Carey, what are you going to do if hubby won't go??Has he ageed yet? February isn't that far away in the grand scheme of things. I am applying for a development worker role, not done application yet, I must sort it by the end of the week. We really fancy Hawkes Bay, but think I am going to struggle to find work there, I think hubby will be fine, but hes injured blinking back!! What agent are you using? Is it specifically for teachers??

Jade

PS- Did you have a nice time away??

[Kerry and David]

Hubby will be out in April job hunting as its the first opportunity he has to fly out (current holiday year runs Apr-Mar)
He currently works as a Commercial Manager for good old M&S so is looking for something in retail in or around Christchurch.
Going to send his C.V out to major retailers in NZ in advance and get in contact with agencies so hopefully will have interviews lined up on arrival.
Sounds a long way off but will come round quickly i'm sure!

I think I will hold off until we hopefully arrive, I currently run my own childminding business and work at a pre-school but I don't think the qualifications I have are recongnised in N.Z. - will cross that bridge later.

Kerry

[holland]

Kerry what quals do you have? CCP, DCP, NVQ 3? NVQ2? How many years experience have you got childminding and in the early years field??

J x

[holland]

from posts , it appears experience counts for a great deal out there, I have been looking in the early years field and I reckon you'll get a job on arrival, there seems to be a lot about.

J x

[Kerry and David]

ICP,DCP,ECP so now have the complete qualification with Cache. Have been told by an examining board that this is the same as NVQ3 but reading other websites NZ recognise NVQ4 which I dont want to start as we want to be in NZ this time next year.:raebanana

Have been childminding for 5 years and worked in the Pre-School as a deputy supervisor for a year, have done a variety of courses and the usual first aid etc. I have worked with a variety of children including some with special needs and learning difficulties.

As I have a large family of my own I am thinking that I would like to still do pre school type work hopefully term time/ part time so I can be with the family in the school holidays, but so long as my hubby has a job I can leave it until we arrive.

Would be prepared to do further training once in NZ but I don't know if that would be taken in to account? Exciting times ahead....!

Kerry x

[holland]

Hi Kerry,

Gosh, do NZ want people to have NVQ 4 to work in a pre-school? Your experience seems varied, so Im sure that if the NVQ 4 qual was an issue, they may take you on and you could undertake qual at the same time whilst you work.

Think the equivalent of childminders are home based carers in NZ, there seems to be lots of different variations of early years care, the equivalent of SureStarts are Family Starts in NZ, they provide creches and the like, so could probably fit around your family.

If you do a search for 'childcare' on this site it will probably bring up all the different types and approximate costs, so you may be able to get an idea of wages and things....

Exciting isn't it!!! ( and SCARY)

J x

[Kerry and David]

Thanks for the info will have a good read up.
Have just been reading up on the London expo 12-14 Oct, thinking of going up there for the day with hubby, I know he doesn't want a job just yet but thought we could get meeting people and hand out c.v etc!

I just want to get the ball rolling but we need his job offer first.... so for now we just keep reading, researching and counting down:roll

[vixxann]

Sam will be looking for job as soon as we arrive (as soon as we sell house!)
He's in building / joinery trade and had lots of interest earlier this year when we were there so its just a case of waiting to get our feet on NZ ground then go for it!

I'm a teaching assistant so will be looking for similar if possible. :)

[holland]

How strange, there are a lot of us that work in the early years field aren't there????

Sending positive house selling vibes vixxann!!

Happy researching Kerry

J x

[holland]

Jezza...have you heard back yet from the job you applied for??

[Kerry and David]

It's nice to know i'm not the only mad one!:laugh

Just been reading your thread on house selling/moving... need to add that on the to do list too, job first, house second then in to renting, then move to NZ what a plan:D (With 4 children in tow too!)

Kerry x

[holland]

Yep we all are a bit barking! A lot of people have had trouble selling house as youve probably read, may be worth researching your local area, and seeing where your house sits, and working out whether it would be better putting it up sooner rather than later....we were told lower end of the market 6-8 weeks and higher end 6-8 months!!, this could potentially make a huge difference to your plans if you have a job offer in place...its a nightmare trying to make everything tie in together. We've sold and havent got jobs!! must be mad!!

Its different for everyone, whereabouts are you from??

Jade xx

[holland]

Hampshire!!! ive just read it! Father in Law was born in Aldershot.

J x

[Kerry and David]

Not too far away from Aldershot - nr Winchester. Anyway, have decided to put house on the market in the new year, we can't move out until a: job offers and b: 2 of the children finish school/college in July so looking at September providing we get in!
We have decided to get the house sold as it may as you say take 6 months,but if it take 6 weeks we shall just rent. If NZ doesn't want our small tribe:D then we have decided to move areas anyway so if the house is sold, one less thing to think about!

K x

[holland]

Im sure they will welcome your tribe!!!

J xx

[Charlesw25]

I started seriously applying last week after making a few tentative contacts over the last two months. Have applied for about eight jobs now. If anybody has any contacts in the media sector who wants a journalist (particularly for subbing or content editing) then give me a shout. My OH has a job already so where I get my job could decide where we end up living (Christchurch first choice, Wellington second). Did anyone notice any changes once their ITA was accepted and you got your work permit? I think my applications may be looked at more favourably once I'm eligible to work in NZ.

[holland]

Hi Charlesw25,

Good Luck with all of your job applications, let us know how you get on. Can't answer about work permit, as I didn't have a job offer in place when applying for our visas.

Good Luck

J and G x

[holland]

Well, G has had a phone interview with an agency and there is a company in Hastings that are really interested in employing him, we are expecting a phone call from the company this week to hopefully have a chat and get a definate confirmation of job offer...yeahh!!

Hows everyone else doing??

J x

[Carey]

Excellent news; hope the offer is perfect for you!

I'm applying for jobs, some directly , some via an agent. No interviews yet but still hoping!

[holland]

Another employer is interested, just got an email, so there should be two people ringing this week!!

Good Luck Carey!

J xx

[Mickstim]

Great news Jade! Good luck.

Bxx

[peebles16]

Brilliant news Jade that sounds very, very positive!
Kx

[holland]

G is having an interview over the phone as we speak!!!!!!!!!!1

We didn't expect it, he answered phone, a cup of tea went flying and he knocked the laptop of the couch!!!!!!!!!!!....whilst sounding as professional as possible on the phone!!

J xx

[Andy&Carol]

Woohoo! Hope it goes well. My OH applied for a job yesterday, so everything's crossed at the moment!

All the best, C x

[peebles16]

Good Luck Andy&Carol and hope it went well!
Jade same for G hope it's the right well worth the tea stains!
Everything crossed for you all
Kx

[holland]

Got a job offer!

J x

[zardell]

Got a job offer!

J x



Well done Graham.....:raebanana

Hastings is it ???

Julie

xx

[holland]

Yeah, its in Hastings, just having a think about it, as its open 7 days a week, so will require being on call two weeks in every month, gets a van, biiigggg company..obviously weekend work. Chance of company paying for further training. Targets to hit on a monthly basis.

Just weighing up whether thats what he wants out of a job in NZ, or if he wants a straightforward 9-5, 5 days a week...with a lot less pressure.

Really really chuffed though...got lots of chatting to do

X

[Mickstim]

:raebanana :raebanana

Wow Jade. A job offer is a darn good place to start - even if G decides against it, shows how desirable he is (just what you've always told us!) Good luck with all the deciding!

Barb

[vixxann]

Big congrats J & G :raebanana that's fantastic

Just remember that he only has to do 3 mths with them.. if its not "the one" then he's not tied to them and you'll find a lot more whilst over there I bet.

Well done :clap

[peebles16]

Well done G have some of these :raebanana :raebanana
What a fab position to be in
:cheers

Karen

[holland]

Vicki...probs a really daft question but why 3 months???

J xx

Thanks for all nice messages x

[vixxann]

I've got crossed wires here haven't I :o
There is a 3 month limit for staying in your job to satisfy PR requirements but you have PR without job offer don't you - ooops - oh well he can just do a month then leave if he doesn't like it:p

[holland]

Ha ha...thought there was another regulation i didn't know about!!!!!!!!!!!

[Andy&Carol]

Well done, well done, well done!!!

Really pleased for you. Have you got a date to go yet, or are you still planning?

Jade, I seem to recall you work with pre-schoolers (?) are you going to sign on with an agency for your job when you get there?

love C x

[Kerry and David]

Congratulations on the job offer J & G!:raebanana
Have just been reading though the messages, we have been on our hols:) so just reading everyones updates..

Have spent the day updating and printing off some C.V's to hand out at next weeks Expo..

K x

[holland]

Hi Carl and Kerry...thanks for congrats!!!

I do work in early years sector but not directly with the children....sounds strange I know...I work on the monitoring/assessment side, but I will sign to an agency on arrival and then see whats out and about...anyone else had any luck???

J xx

[Kerry and David]

Good luck..

Keep us early years people updated on how you get on with the agency:)

K x

[holland]

**carol...not carl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

[hoffenberg]

i am also looking for a job in new zealand. i will be coming up in december 2008 to auckland. i have got certificates in occupational health & safety rep, first aid with level 1,2,3 and also fire fighting certificate. if there is anyone that will help me with getting the job for me when i arrive in december 2008

[Lara Croft]

I'm looking for an IT Project Management role in (1) Ch/ch or (2) Wellington. I'm sending out CV's, and applying for jobs on Seek, but only started that last week. I'm pinning my hopes on the Expo this weekend...

Jane

[hoffenberg]

jane i wish you all the best of luck in finding that job you wanted. i also was hunting on seek

[Syed]

I am looking for networking job...applied for 3 or 4 jobs on seek.com, and got positive response.
As I still have to wait for 6 to 9 months before my PR and blue stickers, I gave up looking for job. The job consultants are so nice, so I will contact them when my PR is approved. I think we should not bother them, untill you need a job offer before your EOI is submitted (for points etc)

[holland]

hey hubby now has 2 job offers, just weighing them up at the moment, but we are swaying towards one more than the other...over the moon, it all seems to be clicking into place.....shhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kerry and David]

2 jobs, great news:clap
K x

[holland]

Thanks Kerry, now I really need to research some early years agencies!!!!

J xx

[peebles16]

Brill news J keep us posted on which one you choose!!

[james the mechanic]

Now that’s just greedy, no wonder people find it hard to find a job from overseas, the Hollands have got them all!:laugh
Well done:nice1
James

[holland]

mmmmmmmmmmm, thats the difficult part...the companies are soooo different...any advice appreciated:

Job 1- Family business, say they look after there own, good wages, monday to friday, no overtime as family is their main concern

Job 2- National business, less hourly rate than job 1, but works out more money with all of the overtime and being on call 2 weekends out of every month, get a van, and lots of training available, quite target based.

Had Job offer very quickly from Job 2, Job 1 we are waiting for it to arrive in the post ( postal strike great!)...but have a confirmation email. Had one phonecall with job 1, and got offer, and national company have rang numerous times to see how we are getting on, and tell us about the area, and offered to show us around when we arrive.....

Really difficult to decide ...

ANy advice?

J xx

[holland]

Hey James...long time no speak...hope you are well???

J

[Kerry and David]

That is tricky..
OH used to work for a family business which was great to start with but the HR side of things wasn't great and the opportunity to have promotion wasn't there.
He now works for a large organisation which does offer job security, has policies and perhaps too much red tape but the training he receives is good and offers the opportunity to go further, they are still really good like the family business when it comes to family issues ie poorly kids etc.

I know its very personal choice and what I have said isn't of much help..:uhoh

Good luck!
K x

[holland]

Its Grahams decision at the end of the day...I personally would go for the larger firm, but G is questionning why he is going to NZ...and one of the points was for a more relaxed lifestyle, and being on call for 2 weeks every month-24 hour call out...not just weekends...like I had previosuly put ! Decisions decisions...

[holland]

Hi all,

Gray decided to go for the family firm, he starts work on the 3rd December.

A lady has just emailed me that I was in contact with some time ago and said there may be some job opportunities for me in Hawkes BAy....yippeeeeeee...ill keep you posted

[swissmissdesigner]

Holland, I would put my vote for the #1.

[holland]

Thanks swissmissdesigner, he went for (1) in the end!

J xx

[holland]

Job 1 was definately the right choice...they have been lovely to Graham.

Last week, he came home with a huge hamper for us to move into our rental with..such lovely thoughtful people

Hows it going on the job front everyone?

J x

[Kerry and David]

Hi Jade,
Really pleased to hear that the job is going well and I hope you enjoy the hamper!

David had a call from retailworld recruitment company Wednesday night discussing roles etc that he would be interested in, they have sent through some info and links of the companies that they deal with so David can read up on them and feedback his preferences.

I don't know if anyone on the forum has had work experience or dealings with either Farmers or Pumpkin Patch? David is looking at management positions so any thoughts would be appreciated.

Keep us posted how your job hunting goes Jade - I had a promotion this week at work in the UK - I am now the manager of the Pre-School that I work at so hopefully even if they don't recognise the early years qualifications in NZ I will at least have the work experience:nice1

Kerry x

[holland]

Hi Kerry,

Congrats on promotion!! Im sure they will recognise your quals, just have to get them assessed.

I had interview for job last Tuesday seemed to go well...keeping fingers crossed...I had 3 car accidents in the UK and a bit of time off work recovering so my reference regarding sickness does not make good reading...so we'll just have to wait and see....

The recruitment agency sound good and professional, I havent had any dealings with these companies....I tell a lie...I bought a hair clip from farmers before my job interview!!!! Dont think that counts though!

J x

[holland]

Been offered the job!

[Kerry and David]

Jade,
Great news on the job, really pleased for you.
David had another call from the retail consultants last night, they have arranged a telephone interview with a company for the first week of January so at least we are getting some positive fedback from his C.V.
Fingers crossed for a great start to the New Year!
K x