[thejoz]

Kia Ora everyone!

We're a young family from Cambridge, UK. Hoping to move to NZ this year or next, the Hawkes bay area particulary attracts us though its obvious that alot of places in NZ are alot nicer than here!

We are hoping to get in under the skilled migrants catagory, my partner Joanne is an experienced and skilled diversional therapist which we believe is an increasingly wanted profession in NZ.

We've been reading on this brilliant forum for a while, thought it was time to say hello.

Best,
Joe & Joanne:cheers

[dusk]

Hello and welcome :D

[benandclare]

Well hello and welcome along :cheers

[JandM]

Hello.:)

[StevieD]

Hi from Cambridge NZ!!! Good luck guys

Steve

[peebles16]

Hello from us too and enjoy the ride :D

Karen

[beccalou]

:) Hello and welcome

[JayBee]

Hello there, good luck with your plans

[TrentBridge]

Hello, welcome to the forum :yes


S

[Peter&Liz]

Hi and welcome to the forum.:cheers

Best of luck with your plans.

Peter

[AndyR]

welcome to the forum!

[Kiwi-In-Texas]

hello and welcome.

[Alan+Mignon]

Hi ,
Welcome:)

[victoria]

Nice to hear from you. Kia Ora!

[slider]

Hello and welcome to the forum:)

[Steadybears]

Welcome and good luck

[thejoz]

kia ora rawa atu, what a welcome!

[Karen]

Hi Joanne

Not sure if you've considered the South Island but we're about to advertise for diversional therapists next week (4 needed) in Dunedin!!!

Dunedin may not be where you want to be but you're right, you're skills are in high demand and recognised (esp within the Duniden intellectual disability providers)

Good luck in wherever you decide to settle

Karen

[thejoz]

Wow! What a fabulous revelation, thanks Karen.
Yes absolutely, we're considering everywhere in NZ and the south island is gorgeous. We've got so much on our hands at the moment and really just haven't been able to do enough research (every little chance we get). Could you provide me with some more details of those jobs etc?

[lockstock]

Hi and welcome. What's a diversional therapist?:exit

[dusk]

I'm presuming it's not just someone who says "ooh look over there, a butterfly" :D (sorry!)

[thejoz]

In the UK it is generally known as an Activities Co-ordinator. Basically I provide stimulating activities (including arts & crafts, chair based exercise, reminiscense, group outings, fundraising events, in house entertainment, singalongs, Church services, bingo etc and lots more!) for elderly residents in a care home. I specialise in dementia and other neurological conditions as well as falls prevention and basically helping to keep people happy and healthy both physically and mentally.:nice1

[Pebbles]

I could do with some of that :D
Welcome to THE club :raebanana

[JandM]

In the UK it is generally known as an Activities Co-ordinator. Basically I provide stimulating activities (including arts & crafts, chair based exercise, reminiscense, group outings, fundraising events, in house entertainment, singalongs, Church services, bingo etc and lots more!) for elderly residents in a care home. I specialise in dementia and other neurological conditions as well as falls prevention and basically helping to keep people happy and healthy both physically and mentally.:nice1Oh, I go into such homes doing workshops for similar reasons, having branched into that from my performing arts background.

[castleclan]

Sounds really interesting and Id expect good job satisfaction.
By the way.........Welcome.

[Kerry and David]

Welcome to this addictive forum:D

K

[thejoz]

We've set our sights on the Marlborough area now (WOW), though I have to say there's so many places that seem ideal for us. Just applied for a job in Blenhiem, fingers crossed!

[Pebbles]

Keeping them crossed for you!
You keep us up to date please.

[thejoz]

I've been offered employment in Auckland! I'm still waiting to hear about the Blenhiem job but I think that I may get it.

I'm still very confused about this whole process though, the more I read the more confusing it gets! - I'll post my questions in relevant threads.

[shakyle2906]

Welcome to the forum!

I am sure everything will work out great for you both!

Sharon
xx

[benrus]

welcome and good luck! :)

[thejoz]

I'm having a phone interview for the Blenheim job in the next few days, keep those fingers crossed for me Pebbles!!! (One hand only please! Touch wood with the other!)

[JandM]

Good luck! +++++++++

[dusk]

*crosses fingers*

[Xaviera]

Hi and welcome. As someone who lives in Hawkes Bay I can say it's a great place. Blenheim also appeals to me - anything with vineyards and great sailing areas! :clap

[thejoz]

Had my phone inverview for the Blenhiem job, it felt more like an interrigation tough! She didn't seem at all interested in my qualifications or my considerable and specialised experience! She also wanted me to be able to drive straight away, which I think I can't. Also the pay was a little low, indeed she seems more interested in what my partner would be doing to provide an income!

[dusk]

that's not a promising start :(