Four weeks ago I applied to teach.NSW for permission to teach in Sydney and sent through my supporting documentation. Now I've received an email stating that I need evidence of Australian citizenship, permanent residency or a work visa for my application to be processed. When I called up teach.NSW, the ...
Hello and thank you in advance ! I and a New Zealander and have been gathering all the necessary documents to apply for VIT registration, I finally got the last document today and want to apply ASAP but I am very confused as to which form I fill out. I ...
What have your experiences been finding full time or temp administration jobs in Perth?? Thanks
I am planning to move Australia and would like to do my forklift licence in New Zealand before I move but told that NZ forklift licence cannot be converted to Aussie. Is that true? Help....
I have sent emails with my CV to 15 different recrutement agencies and have heard nothing back. Also applied for a lot online with no success. I work in IT industry and would prefer to land a job prior to move. Has anyone done this and how was it done? ...
My wife and I are seriously considering moving from Dunedin to Melbourne. I have been applying for lots of jobs in Melbourne in my area of work (science/technical) but have not had any luck. I suspect that no one is interested in me because I am not in Aussie, so ...
Is it easy to find a job in Brisbane? Im moving to Brisbane from NZ in a few months time. Im not what you would call a "skilled worker" most of my working life has been in the hospitality industry, I was wondering how easy it would be to get ...
I have NZQA National Certificates in Health and Safety and want to know if they would be recognised by employers in AU? Or do i have to get them cross credited through an AU training provider?
I do not know where to look for and how I could achieve this so any information regarding my question would be very appreciated.
I have the option of earning substantially more in Aus than in NZ. I have been contracting in NZ for the past 13 years and have been offered a job in the same industry in Melbourne as a contract worker. Any tips on starting business and what I should ask ...
Hi there. My husband and I travel to Australia x2 a year - the kids and grandkids are there. I am 54 and my husband is 61. We have decided to make the move for a few reasons other than the kids and grand kids, our health is great in ...
Whats the job sistuation like in Brisbane at the moment? And where would be a good place to go to look for work, not too fussy about what it is to start with. Is it a good idea to go through employment agencies?
I want to spend three month in Australia on a holiday, however I will be doing freelance work for an Australian company while I am there, and they will be paying it to my NZ business.. Is this okay? Or do I need a working Visa or something?
I'm looking to move over to Australia but would ideally like to find employment first. Did you secure employment before making the move or after? I'm using Seek.com.au and other Australian recruitment agencies via the internet to assist with employment.
Hi there, I'll be graduating end of next year with a bachelor of science, majoring in computer science. What are my chances of landing a job in Aussie straight away? Or would I be better off working for a little bit in NZ and then finding a job in Australia?
I am keen to hear from anyone who has gone over to Melbourne to teach. I am a secondary school teacher of English and Drama and want to know how easy it is to get work and what the schools are like. Any information would be awesome. Cheers
I'm moving to Mount Isa in three weeks to work. What do I need to do before I go?
Or do you need to be a permanent resident and apply for citizenship before you can join? Also, is there a way that you can transfer from the New Zealand army reserves to the Australian forces?
Contemplating following the harvest trail. What do I need to take with me to live simply?
Or what would I need to do?
We want to live in the same flat but separate rooms, both with very small dogs, and are concerned at how difficult finding a flat in the are surrounding the University will be. Also we will be needing jobs in hospo as soon as we get there. Is this plan ...
Hey, We want to emigrate asap. We cannot wait over two years for a visa. My husband has a job in Melbourne secured with a friend if we can go. How can we do this legally and not have to stay in this depressing country with no prospects for my ...
What are the skilled jobs that pass for permanent residency applications? What field are always accepted and what are the industries that don't really pass? Has anyone applied and been declined? And for what reasons? For not being 'aptly skilled' or something along those lines?
It would be so hard to attend interviews from NZ (seeing as you often need to attend a few to get a position). Did you save a lot of money first? Thanks!
I'm engaged to a Kiwi and we have a daughter. I have lived in NZ for 16 years and we would like to move to Australia. What are the rules for this situation?
My husband is a Mechanical Engineer & I'm into software. We both have more than 7 years of experience in our respective fields. We have a 6-year-old daughter. If I migrate now will that be good for my career & enable us to comfortably?
I am a NZ primary teacher.I know there are a few fowms to fill out, but where do I start. What is the demand for primary teachers like currently? (May 2011)
We want to move to Australia due to lack of work here in Ireland but it's hard to get a visa because of the children and also hard to get sponsorship because of my line of work (scaffolding). i have heard it's easier to get sponsorship once you are out ...
My partner has all truck class driving licenses and has been in his current employment for over 12 years as a furniture truck driver. I'm in Early Childhood with many years experience teaching and nannying. I'm currently home based.
Can my boyfriend enter on my passport? Does he need a visa? Where is the best place to look for work? My boyfriend is a qualified electrician.
I'm assuming it would be virtually impossible on the Gold Coast. I am a NZ registered teacher with 2 years experience.
My ex-partner is Australian and has moved back there with our daughter who is 3. I am now moving out to Adelaide to be with them. Can my uncle in Perth sponsor me to work in Australia, or do I need my daughter's mother to sponsor me? Many thanks, Mabbo.
I'm a permanent New Zealand resident looking to move to Australia for Work/Study. What kind of benefits are available to assist me with the financial blow involved in relocating?
I am a NZ citizen but will be travelling on my British passport. Is this appropriate to be able to start work in Australia?
Hi, My family is planning to move to Perth this year, but we heard that the cost of living is high over there. My husband wants to go to Fremantle, is it cheaper to live over there? However, I am more concerned if we could find work easily. Thanks Lei
Hi, we are thinking of moving to Australia. I have a Bachelor of Education from the University of Auckland (3 yr degree) and I want to be able to continue teaching in Australia. Someone has told me that a NZ teaching qualification is not recognised in OZ (I think this ...
Hi, what are the main employment agencies in Brisbane/Gold Coast area please? Preferably something like Work & Income that finds you a job and leaves you be rather then find you ongoing work only to take a cut of your wages. Cheers
I am planning on moving to Australia next year but keeping hitting walls trying to find out how I can transfer my 2 years worth of apprenticeship to Australia so I carry straight on...Can anyone help?
Are there any places where Kiwis can get help if they need advice of any kind?
My partner and I are looking at moving to Melbourne in April 2011 and we both have Business degrees. I have a bachelors degree majoring in Human Resource Management and am working on my Masters. At the time of moving will have 2.5 years experience in HR. My question is: ...
Hey everyone I've been reading through all the questions and have found the information really useful. I'm looking at moving to Melbourne in the next few months to work and have a few questions: 1. How much does it cost on average for rent? I've going by myself, but don't ...
I'm two years into an electrical apprenticeship but the wife has been offered a great position in Sydney. Is it possible to have the experience and qualifications I've achieved so far recognised in Australia? I'd hate to start from scratch as I'm currently in the final year of my academic ...
My partner and I are looking to move to Aus in July this year. He is a tiler and has been for 15 years but is self taught. How do we get on without qualifications on paper? What would be our first step? Thanks
My husband can potentially earn more than me as I was out of the workforce for a while raising kids. Should he go and get a well paid job and send money back to help support us until we join him. Or should I go and secure a job and ...
When applying for a job in any Aussie city do employers ask for written recommendations or employment certificates from your previous employers here in New Zealand?
Hi We're moving to Perth in February 09. We are 2 adults in our early 40's and are looking for somewhere quiet by the sea but accessible to the city for work. Can anyone recommend an area/s for us to research? Also, how easy is it to get a rental ...
I have a NZ permanent residency visa but am planning to move with my kids to Australia. I want to know if I need a special visa to work and live there, or would it be better for me to get citizenship here in NZ before moving over?
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