Ian 5859
4th July 2009, 12:05 PM
Hi my name is Ian and I move to NZ in Feb 2009 from Surrey in the UK, my partner came over in January 2008 as the last member of her family.
My recent work back ground has been Self employment, operating a soft furnishing store and a Portable Appliance Testing business alongside, may sound a bit strange I know but it seemed to work.
I was always out doing the fitting service whilst Patsy ran the store with other members of the team.
I also did a voluntary job with a statutory authority that could be quite rewarding at times.
Since arriving, I have learnt to be very patient and wait for the necessary work permit and the right job to come along. With that in mind I would appreciate any advice with regard to the following:
I came across the ideal position locally (Hawkes Bay) and duly applied only to receive a ‘phone call asking where I was prepared to work in New Zealand in order to match me with a role, obviously subject to the recruitment process. Following a discussion it turned out that the vacancy advertised did not seem to exist at the locations indicated in the original add.
I have now seen two other positions advertised in the same sort of way and would apply but can’t help but feel it’s likely to be the same sort of format.
My partner has a two year work permit and is limited to working in one job for two years, whilst mine is ‘any job, anywhere’ but for just 6 months, although in view of the immigration status of my partner I am relatively confident of any extension until the residency is worked through.
My recent work back ground has been Self employment, operating a soft furnishing store and a Portable Appliance Testing business alongside, may sound a bit strange I know but it seemed to work.
I was always out doing the fitting service whilst Patsy ran the store with other members of the team.
I also did a voluntary job with a statutory authority that could be quite rewarding at times.
Since arriving, I have learnt to be very patient and wait for the necessary work permit and the right job to come along. With that in mind I would appreciate any advice with regard to the following:
I came across the ideal position locally (Hawkes Bay) and duly applied only to receive a ‘phone call asking where I was prepared to work in New Zealand in order to match me with a role, obviously subject to the recruitment process. Following a discussion it turned out that the vacancy advertised did not seem to exist at the locations indicated in the original add.
I have now seen two other positions advertised in the same sort of way and would apply but can’t help but feel it’s likely to be the same sort of format.
My partner has a two year work permit and is limited to working in one job for two years, whilst mine is ‘any job, anywhere’ but for just 6 months, although in view of the immigration status of my partner I am relatively confident of any extension until the residency is worked through.