I'm Coming over looking for work!

Lisa.C · I Like It Here Joined: 03 Jul 2004 Posts: 75

Hi John and Moorf,

Just picked kids up from school, i'l carry on posting even if i do get it wrong, Nutcase

i am trying Laughing

Lisa

Moorf · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 3:00 am Post subject:

Moorf · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:38 am Post subject:

Hey John - just had a thought - have you looked to see if there are any IT support franchises you could invest in ???

I seem to remember that this is another route worth investigating...

http://www.franchise.co.nz/

Moorf · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:39 am Post subject:

http://www.comptroub.co.nz/

Rimbo · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:53 am Post subject:

Moorf,
yes, we're sort of looking at it already and after this afternoons disapopintment with working out my points tally we may need to peruse this avenue in more detail. thanks for your links they are very usefull.
Does anyone know the quick version to owning/buying a ready established NZ business or franshise and what i need to qualify.

Dave & Sandra · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 6:08 am Post subject:

Hi Rimbo

This isn't really a positive response for you but just to let you know. My husband got his job offer because we were in NZ for his interviews and he was able to return pretty quickly. He flew back to NZ a month later after giving notice at work, leaving me here to sort out the house etc. When he applied for his work permit he had to supply certified copies of his quals before his permit could be issued, so you really need to have a recognised qualification. They managed to show he was on the OSL (occupational shortages list) in Wellington, although he's not actually working in Wellington - his company has another office there.

The problem with the business is that you have to have had experience of running a business previously and that the business is related to what you have previously done. You can't buy a corner shop for example if you have no experience of having run one before. If you can find something in IT then that might help.

Hope this helps to channel your enquiries a bit more. Sandra

Rimbo · Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 8:27 pm Post subject:

Cheers Sandra,

Sounds like you and Dave have done what we are trying, only a lot more succesful at the moment. Susan was going to stay here and sell the house if i secured a job and join me when i've made a new home there... easy!!! Hmmm

Yes the Franchise side of things or buying a business will be looked into a litlle more closely. We already realise that it needs to be IT related and i'm currently sweeping the classifieds for this kind of plan.

John

bexxx · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 12:36 am Post subject:

Hi,

Just a thought, but have you maybe considered putting of going to NZ for a bit and maybe getting a qualification like a HNC? According to the NZIS, a HNC in certain subjects (e.g. Busines, Computing) will give you 50 points.

Anyway I expect you want to get going with all this, but it's just an idea to consider. Good luck whatever you decide to do Mr. Green

Jenkins · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 1:48 pm Post subject:

Suggestion for EIO.

Go to NZ to find a job. If you have enough work experience in NZ, bonus points will be awarded to you (5 pts for 2yrs, etc.) Additonal points is given if work experience is in an identified future growth area, identified cluster or area of absolute skills shortage. By the time you have enough work experience, I'm sure the points system is already normalized.

Rimbo · Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 6:39 pm Post subject:

Cheers,
but is that still the case?
ITANZ used to help get IT people moved over by just doing that. they would convert work experience into quals (so to speak) and recomend to NZIS you for a Visa. Apparently this finished some time after Jan this year.
can anyone else confirm this?

kiwi · Valued Member Joined: 02 Apr 2004 Posts: 126

I can send you the job section out of the chch press if this helps??!!

What about the accredited employees list? I have a copy on a word doc (you need abode reader) if you want to take a look at which companies are on it? (you might already have done that...probably another name for it...not too big on visa's/agencies I am afraid..email me so I can send it to you if you want it)

The newspaper offer is still valid though!!! Nice One

Nicky

Steven & Ann · Testing The Water Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 7

If you're looking into doing a LTBV (your own business) try

www.benz1.com ther's a forum you might find useful
and also Jamie Smith, who is a business adviser who comes on the forum sometimes (he's moving at the moment, so might take him a few days to catch up) Good luck

Ann