[Mr&MrsExcited]

I have recently been offered (and started) a job as an Exectutive Assistant (to a Director of Wellington City Council) and believe this qualifies me to apply for PR as a Personal Assistant is listed in Part C of the skilled occupation list (Exectutive Assistants are generally considered to be one step up from PA's).

As I have no formal qualifications I would be relying on having 3 years of "relevant" work experience....but what is relevant exactly???

For example, I have worked in various administration roles such as Administration Assistant, Secretary & Programme Co-ordinator, but never at the level of EA before.

In your opinion, would these roles be considered relevant? How could I find out for sure, or would I just have to take my chances? (I meet all other criteria including being on a salary of more than $45,000).

WCC is an accredited employer - does this count for anything when making a PR application, or is that only work to residence?

Any advice greatly appreciated!

[BkyMonster]

I think you can support your argument that your experience is relevant at the bottom of each page of work experience on the EOI. I seem to remember a box for supporting arguments.
You might say how each job has prepared you for your current one and how the skills learned brought you to the point you can claim points for them.