[unar]

Hi,

We are planning to move to Wellington early next year. When is the earliest time I can start looking for jobs? A job is being advertised now which might suit me. Is it too early to apply?

Thanks
-una

PS. I don't have a visa yet.

[Pebbles]

Hello Una!
Especially without a visa or work permit it may be very difficult to land a job whilst not in the country. It all depends on your trade. If your skills are sought after then it may not be impossible.
Good luck!

[zoid155]

All recruiters and hr depts get a lot of job applications from overseas applicatants, unless as said above your trade, skill or experience is highly sought after, you're probably not going to get much of a response...Once they know you're in NZ and available for interview/work they'll jump on you if you've got a good cv. No harm in applying for it anyway just to see what happens though.

[Alan]

As I am finding, even when in the country it is not easy to secure job offers especially if you do not have a visa allowing you to work.

[Pebbles]

Just got proof how important the visa is!
We will arrive in NZ on 19 June with PR. I had applied for a job online on 2 May, not expecting much of it. Received a phone call from NZ yesterday morning asking if I was interested in video interview and would I be available to start 1 July. And that's for a PA Job :D
A real confidence boost for me because finding a job has been my main worry.

[Alan]

That happened because you had PR, getting a job is easy after that, however if you need a work visa in order to work then it is a whole lot different let me tell you.

[Pebbles]

Oh believe you me, Alan, I know how lucky I am ;)