[buraian-kun]

Hi, Everyone. My name's Brian and I'm new to the forums. My wife and I are very seriously looking into making NZ our new home. Glad to finally find such a great source of first-hand information (that isn't looking to make a buck of me). Actually, I've been wanting to relocate to New Zealand since before M. and I started dating, which was about six years ago. Back then, it was kinda hard finding good reliable information about the immigration process. Even the NZIS website was hard to follow.

Anyway, I finally have skills and experience in a field that's in demand, so we're going to give it a go. I'll be posting a bunch of questions in (hopefully) the appropriate sub-forums, and I thank you all in advance for your responses

Cheers,
-Brian*

"I'm the mutha flippin'--"

[Belmont Babes]

A big welcome Brian. Where are you from and what do you do? We love to know all this stuff. Well I do.....:laugh

[calixfornia]

Welcome and hello from another FOTC fan :nice1

I think we both can agree, even though we're not there yet, that 'New Zealand... Rocks!!'

[buraian-kun]

Oh, yeah. Well, I'm one of those "U.S. Americans." <Our official spokesperson.> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R84a7njTd0)

Professionally, I'm a cardiac sonographer (echocardiographer). For those of you still blissfully ignorant of what that is--meaning you haven't had the misfortune of needing my services--I apply the same ultrasound technology used in obstetrics to diagnosing cardiac disease. Actually, I trained for this specifically because ultrasound has been on the long-term shortage list pretty much constantly since I first became interested in emigrating. (Other reasons, too, but that was a big one.)

At the moment, I'm trying to apply for membership in the Society of Cardiopulmonary Technology (NZ) Inc. But they seem to be pretty slow at answering my emails, so I'm still trying to figure out some of the requirements. What is a "qualification?" Is that like my college degree? Will a copy of my transcript suffice? Many questions. I may just have to stay up late one night and call them directly.

So anyway I'll be very interested in hearing from anyone who has found (or is seeking) employment in the medical field in NZ.

Also, on a completely different topic, I'm working on my private pilot's license, so I'd love to hear about the flying culture over there.

Cheers,
-Brian*
Registered Rhymnocologist

[Leanne]

Oh, yeah. Well, I'm one of those "U.S. Americans." <Our official spokesperson.> (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R84a7njTd0)
:laugh:laugh That one still makes me laugh!

Welcome to the forum Brian!

I'm a radiographer from Canada (who knows exactly what a cardiac sonographer is) and I would definitley suggest starting on getting registered with the SCT board. Sorry to hear they are slooooow at answering your emails. I have to say I lucked out and always got a prompt reply from my board. Your qualification is when you get registered with the NZ national board.

For my visa I sent them my certificate of registered qualifications from the New Zealand board and from the Canadian board. I also sent a copy of my college certificate, just in case. Since the NZ board had already certified me (after 200 pages of documents that I sent them) I didn't feel the need to send a copy of my college transcript. I also sent a letter of good standing from my current professional body here in Canada...wasn't sure if they wanted it, but I threw it in there anyways. But I did need that letter for the NZ board, so you may want to get that as well.

Two places I might suggest for looking for employment are www.seek.co.nz - it's one of my favorite sites and easy to use. The other is to try looking on the district health board site - www.moh.govt.nz/districthealthboards . Go to the "links to DHB websites" and each DHB should have it's own career section.

Hope I hepled you out a bit. Good luck with everything!
:cheers

[BaldyBeardyBloke]

Hello, welcome and good luck.

[buraian-kun]

:laugh:laugh That one still makes me laugh!

Welcome to the forum Brian!



The funny thing is that if you distill her answer down to the most basic form, it is correct. There is a correlation between the percentage of people unable to locate the US on a map and the percentage of households lacking maps. But, of course, if she had just said, "Well, I think the problem is that not enough kids grow up with maps in the home, and that geography is no longer emphasized in schools as it used to be," she would never have become a Youtube celebrity.

Thanks for the links. I've bookmarked them.

Cheers,
-Brian*

"I'm the mutha flippin'--"

[peebles16]

Hello and welcome along for the rollercoaster ride from us too :)

Karen

[Kim39]

Welcome to our world:yes


Kim

[M-Squared]

Welcome fellow FOTC fan Brian! :nice1

As you obviously know, NZ is crying out for medical folk, so very pleased to see another one coming over. :nice1

[mgbridges]

Welcome and best of luck for the rest of your rollercoaster ride that is called emigrating!

Anneliese

[slider]

Hello, and welcome to the forum :)

[JandM]

Hello, Brian, and welcome to the forum.:) I hadn't seen that clip. Do you think somebody from the government coached her beforehand?;)

[dusk]

Hello and welcome :)

[Kiwi-In-Texas]

Hello and welcome.




Suzanne.

[dilanium]

Hello and welcome!!! :)

[Mrs Pony]

Welcome! We're another set of American's here... Just has our EOI selected...let the waiting begin!

[jackie m]

Hi & Welcome

Jackie

[PaoLe]

Hi and welcome to the forum... and to this journey ;-)

[buraian-kun]

Hello, Brian, and welcome to the forum.:) I hadn't seen that clip. Do you think somebody from the government coached her beforehand?;)

Yup. And I'm pretty sure her coach's middle name is "W.":D

Thanks, by the way, to everyone for your words of welcome.

Cheers,
-Brian*

"I'm the mutha flippin'--"