[neil & bella]

as anyone emigrated by going on a torist visa then finding a job and applying later. i dont have all my qualifications as a carpenter to get the points i need to apply before i go, will i be able to be employed and still apply for residencey even though i only have craft certificate in city and guilds? is it a risky way to do this as i have a young family to consider

[NannyOgg]

Sorry - see below...

[NannyOgg]

Hi ya,

We (and others - Hannah for example) have done exactly as you did, arrived, got a job offer, got work permit, got PR and hey presto we are living the NZ life. Sound simple doesn't it? To be honest, for us, it was.

What more can I say?

Good luck.

Nanny x

[Hannah]

Hiya
Same for me - would suggest you do a search on posts by Hannah and have a look at some of my early posts.
I'm going back to NZ on Thurs, to live permanently, so this is a very quick post - however just wanted to say there is lots of work there and applying for PR in NZ is a simple and quick process. I don't think it's risky if you know you have skills that they need and you are prepared to work hard and make a go of it.
Would be happy to help more but very busy right now - sure i'll post later when i'm settled and be able to answer further questions....
all the best
hannah

[Singel]

.....................going on a torist visa then finding a job and applying later.
We did that :D

We find the NZIS process is a breeze when you get a job offer and physically here.

Good Luck with your move to NZ :nice1 :nice1

[neil & bella]

thx for the replies greatly appreciated

[Darkrider]

What did you do with all your house stuff while you were out there? Did you put it in storage or get a shipping company to store it until you could ship it out?

[Singel]

We sold our house and store our stuff in a container. We got first month free storage from the moving company. Fortunately, OH got a job offer within a month and we have our stuff ship out without incurring any storage costs.

[hoffenberg]

i have the same question that needs to be answered.
i have got certificates as a fire fighter, first aider level 1,2,3 and also occupational health and safety rep. these certificates are recognised here in south africa. will it allow me to get a job because i also previously worked as a cashier and store manager here in sa, please kindly help me

[Nienke]

It depends whether your certificates are recognized by New Zealand, have you had them assessed by NZQA?

[hoffenberg]

no i have'nt, i spoke to the lady at the department here in sa, she said that i must do a similar course in new zealand if i wanted to continue with those certificates overseas. they have nqfs for here and it can also be used elswhere. i just wanted to be sure