Emigrating to New Zealand - Genuine Advice required

[Lotus]

Dear All,

I would like to requset for a genuine advice and the contacts for all genuine Emigration Consultants inordeer to decide and to migrate to New Zealand.

My Case as follows:

Age : 31
Qualifications: Bachelor of Engineering - Civil & Structural (Hons 2:1) UK
Work Experience : 4.5 Years UK on Work Permit
Other Qualifications : Graduate Member of ICE
Nationality : Tanzania
References : Employer References available

Partner

Age : 29
Qualifications : Master of Arts in Fine Arts - 1st Division - India
Post Graduate Work Experience : 3.5 Years in India worked as a Teacher
Other Qualifications : Craft and Arts Specialist
Awards + Achievement : Judo Game Awards and Arts Field Awards.
References : Prevoius Employer References available
Nationality : India

I would like to know wether is there an Immigration system in New Zealalnd which is flexible and could be used to migrate to New Zealand without a Job Offer depending on the above stated information.

Reply Appreciated

Lotus

[seanjoe]

Hi Lotus, I'm new myself but I can give you a bit of advice. New Zealand is not an easy place to live unless you have considerable amount of savings. Rent is very high in areas like Auckland, so be aware of this. Food and grocery costs are higher than in London, choice of fruits and Indian foods are very much lesser.

The job sector is very restricted with a large number of engineers and medical staff driving taxis and buses. It is not at all easy to secure a job, my best advice, take a holiday by yourself for maybe a month or two, scout the scene by yourself, try and gain job interviews directly rather than using a computer.

Qualifications and experience are only secondary as compared to confidence and communication skills. Prioritise your characteristics in this manner and you will find more friends in NZ. People are a lot more friendly, so lesser arrogance will go a long way. Good luck!

[kal]

Hi Guys,

I am also looking to Migrate to New Zealand.
Any advice????

30, Indian, Doing Masters in UK, 6 yrs of Experience in India,Nairobi, & UK.

howz the Software/IT industry there????

Pls advice

[chandu2004]

Hi Guys,

Currently software industry is booming in New Zealand. Best jobs website is www.seek.co.nz and apply for jobs and its quite easy to settle here in NEw Zealand. Let me know, if u guys any info on NZ

Chandra

[Eternal_Howl]

Hi Lotus,

Civil and structural engineer? Because I'm not 100% clear on your particular line of work, can I ask - your line of engineering work, does it involve buildings, warehouses, etc ? Reason I ask is my mother is a structural engineering draftsperson (not an engineer as such though) and she says there's a shortage worldwide. I would suggest you have a look at the "Skilled Migrant" category on the http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/ ... edmigrant/. They have a list you can check out. If your vocation is on the list, you can apply. It's not a guarantee acceptance, but if you really want to come here, you've got nothing to lose. Your qualifications in your own country must naturally equal or better the criteria for being a civil/structural engineer in this country.

I'm not 100% in agreement with Seanjoe about NZ friendliness. You'll get a mixed bag of responses from the average kiwi. Some ARE friendly, but just as many can appear aloof until they know you.

The South Island is cheaper to live in than the North Island. Seanjoe has mentioned the high cost of living in Auckland which is the largest populated city in the country. It also has commuting issues with heavy conjestion on Auckland roads.

best of luck.

I hope this helps.