Anyone moved to NZ?
Discussion
Hi all.
Looking for some help regarding emigrating, please?
I'm an HGV Technician and it seems my trade is on two lists which list the 'in demand' skills required by both Oz and NZ.
Has anyone ever made this move, or began the process to?
My wife is in the RAF, but she is ready for a change now and fancies a job working with animals (zoo, vets, pet shop etc).
She could always transfer to NZ Air Force, so that's always an option, also.
I think, whichever one of us leads with the application, we both have quite strong/desirable skill sets so I can only see us being successful (hopefully!)
All help, comments, criticism, reality checks welcome!
Thanks in advance, Stuart.
Looking for some help regarding emigrating, please?
I'm an HGV Technician and it seems my trade is on two lists which list the 'in demand' skills required by both Oz and NZ.
Has anyone ever made this move, or began the process to?
My wife is in the RAF, but she is ready for a change now and fancies a job working with animals (zoo, vets, pet shop etc).
She could always transfer to NZ Air Force, so that's always an option, also.
I think, whichever one of us leads with the application, we both have quite strong/desirable skill sets so I can only see us being successful (hopefully!)
All help, comments, criticism, reality checks welcome!
Thanks in advance, Stuart.
Adenauer said:
- edit* - could someone with the 'power' please move my topic into the above forum? Thank you.
Well while I'm typing, perhaps I should add more detail. We are married, I'm 27, wife is 31, we have a dog and no kids.
Own 2 houses, neither outright, and would either sell our current house and carry on letting the second house, or let both.
Thanks to the mod who moved this thread for me.
And thanks for the replies.
We may be c30 years old, but we are more like 50/60 in our minds.
So the quiet-ish nature of NZ appeals. In reality, it may be TOO quiet, but we aren't looking for night life and the like.
We'll keep doing some research.
Keep the replies coming
Thank you, Stuart.
And thanks for the replies.
We may be c30 years old, but we are more like 50/60 in our minds.
So the quiet-ish nature of NZ appeals. In reality, it may be TOO quiet, but we aren't looking for night life and the like.
We'll keep doing some research.
Keep the replies coming
Thank you, Stuart.alex.tvr said:
I moved down nearly 10 years ago, with my job being on the 'desired' list. The move was a transfer with work, so that made it easier, but I still went through all the paperwork etc. You may know already, but it's easier if you can get more 'points' when applying for work visa/ residence permit. Points for being on skill shortage list, having a job offer, living outside of Auckland etc etc will get your application through quicker.
As others have said cost of living can be higher, and average wage here I'm sure is lower than UK (?). Mortgage/Loan rates are also higher, and they tend not to throw money at you like they do in the UK, especially for new immigrants.
I believe the immigration process maybe easier (and cheaper) than Aus, in fact people used to come here first, get citizenship within 3 years then wander across the ditch. Thats changed now.
I enjoy living here, miss old buildings and being able to get pretty much anything delivered next day, but the lifestyle is much better.
HTH
Alex
Thanks for taking the time to reply. As others have said cost of living can be higher, and average wage here I'm sure is lower than UK (?). Mortgage/Loan rates are also higher, and they tend not to throw money at you like they do in the UK, especially for new immigrants.
I believe the immigration process maybe easier (and cheaper) than Aus, in fact people used to come here first, get citizenship within 3 years then wander across the ditch. Thats changed now.
I enjoy living here, miss old buildings and being able to get pretty much anything delivered next day, but the lifestyle is much better.
HTH
Alex
I'm fairly sure we'll be looking to NZ over Oz, but I'll keep researching
dai1983 said:
I'm currently working as a mechanic (hgv, LR and generators) in the armed forces and looking to leave in about two years. The wife is keen on moving to a warmer climate so Oz is top of the list for her but I'd also consider NZ. Let us know how you get on.
As an ex- VM A and having spent 3 years as an HGV mechanic on civvy street I'll be using my trade to get in to wherever we end up. As a side note, we have ended up with the 3 year posting to Gibraltar, so any move abroad will be after this now.
Only left as my now wife is doing well in the RAF, I wasn't likely to get promoted anytime soon (came off the board once I'd signed off...! Lol) due to having a large gob and we weren't seeing each other.
I was one of the much better ones and I struggled for the first year/18 months. It's completely different to what squaddies are used to. Much higher standards, usually, and much more b
hy. You have to work 60 hours a week to earn anywhere like decent money, more so up North. They're quite well paid (£14/15/16 an hour) down south but they want to be able to sell your time as much as possible every day, so they'll be on your back to get stuff done.
Squaddies don't realise how easy they have it 80% of the time. I wouldn't get out if I was in now (and my wife was a civvie), it's easy money, none contributory pension, see a Dr or dentist the same day, cheap housing etc etc
PS - I must have spent £10/12k on tools since leaving 3 years ago. So that's something else to bear in mind.
I was one of the much better ones and I struggled for the first year/18 months. It's completely different to what squaddies are used to. Much higher standards, usually, and much more b
hy. You have to work 60 hours a week to earn anywhere like decent money, more so up North. They're quite well paid (£14/15/16 an hour) down south but they want to be able to sell your time as much as possible every day, so they'll be on your back to get stuff done.Squaddies don't realise how easy they have it 80% of the time. I wouldn't get out if I was in now (and my wife was a civvie), it's easy money, none contributory pension, see a Dr or dentist the same day, cheap housing etc etc
PS - I must have spent £10/12k on tools since leaving 3 years ago. So that's something else to bear in mind.
Seems to be some excellent info/contributions, so thanks to everyone for that.
I'm now in Gibraltar, and unemployed. I have applied to be a Vehicle Mechanic in the TA (which is what I used to do full time before leaving 4 years ago) so that will keep me doing something.
But I keep revisiting the idea of NZ in my mind.
Is the weather similar to UK but more mild?
At least there seems to be plenty of HGV Mechanic roles, so that's a big positive.
I'm now in Gibraltar, and unemployed. I have applied to be a Vehicle Mechanic in the TA (which is what I used to do full time before leaving 4 years ago) so that will keep me doing something.
But I keep revisiting the idea of NZ in my mind.
Is the weather similar to UK but more mild?
At least there seems to be plenty of HGV Mechanic roles, so that's a big positive.
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