[pjj66]

Hi everyone, I along with everyone else seems to have been selected from the pool this morning. I was just wondering what happens next? And timescales? Also anyone already in NZ recommend any employment agencies, websites or any advice on getting work in NZ, I am in the IT field in the UK. Thanks.

[Dianne42]

Hi there,

bet thing to do is to use the 'search' button at the top of the page, and then look up past threads on what you need.

Our EOI took 12 weeks to come through as decision successful, and now we're doing the final bit where you prove all of your claims (like getting your qualifications, full birth certificate, proof of past employment etc together)!

I would estimate maybe 4-5 months for the whole procedure end-to-end - what do others think? Anybody??

Things to be aware of: the police and medical certificates are only valid for so long - 3 months I think - so don't get them too early! Our police one took 2 weeks to come through from Scotland Yard. The medicals vary depending on where in the UK you are - ours was fitted in with a week's notice.

Hope that helps?

Dianne :cool

[pjj66]

Hi Dianne

Thanks for the information on timescales. That is very helpful. Do you have accommodation and work sorted out in NZ yet?

[jesselyn]

Hi everyone, I along with everyone else seems to have been selected from the pool this morning.

Congratulations!!! :nice1


jes :angel

[jesselyn]

EOI's verification will take 2 to 3 months... then they will invite you, umm i think it will take another 4 months :?


jes :angel

[clg]

We have to work all of this out too. We had sort of given up on NZ since a while back it seemed like you needed a job offer to make it and we all know the catch 22 that created.

My plan now is to get all of the documents that we will need togethether and to to start thinking about getting everything tied up here. Once we get all approvals in place we will need to sell our house and then off we go. The tough part is the scheudling since we can't really do much until we get the formal application and then we have to wait for the results of that.

I am hoping to make it there around June-July next year, that should give us time to get paperwork done and close out our affairs over here.

Sooner would be better but we will see!

The crazy thing is that we have never been to NZ before. It is one of those places that I only hear good things about though. We have traveled a lot and I am sure that if we were there as tourists we would like it and the only way to know if it is somewhere you can live is to do it. We are going to probably be planning some reconnisance trips very soon though... I want to get the formal applcation first.

[bbq]

clg

I could have written your last post - it exactly matches our situation.

best of luck everyone

cheers

alex :nice1

[pjj66]

Hi there

Same situation here, a few months ago, a job offer was essential until you had family in NZ. I have never been either! Everyone says it is wonderful, the south of the UK is too crowded and congested, so it seems like a good time to make a move, and at 36 years if I don't do it now, I probably never will do... I am in the process of arranging a visit next Easter for three weeks, so hopefully will have a better idea before I take the plung. I hope to be staying in Christchurch or within an hour of Christchurch, can anyone recommend any self catering accommodation for two?

Is there anyone else out there who has setup home in Christchurch? What to share experiences, good and bad?! There is so much too research...

Congratulations and good luck to everyone who made it this morning. We should set a date to meet up when were all in NZ!

[clg]

Interesting that so many from the UK are headed towards chch. While I must admit I am more than a little fed up with the size of Los Angeles I am also used to a bit of an urban lifstyle, it seems like Auckland would just fit us better.

I love the outdoors and while we certainly have it hear in California there are just too many people it takes me 2-3 hours just to get out of the city on a Friday which really kills going away for a weekend, you need to leave before noon on Friday to get out of town.

We are going to need to do a lot of research still and really try and look at things objectively. I want to be prepared for the good and bad. I also need to spend some time looking at job prospects. Once I get paperwork taken care of I am really going to focus on that. I think we are fairly marketable based on vacancies I see posted but people don't really want to talk to you until you have a work clearance.

[real_sunfire]

It really depends what you want. I for an example like liking in a large town/small city - somewhere where there are alot of facilitiies (shops, cinemas, pubs, etc) but within easy reach of countryside. Another factor is that I would prefer to do without a car until I really
needed one plus I work in the IT industry.

Wellington appears to fit my bill - I really liked it when I visted it 5 years ago.
Auckland seemed too much of an urban sprawl where you would need a car
to get around and Christchurch was nice but I didn't really connect with it.

Rgds.,
Nick.