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A Guide To Finding Work In New Zealand

In terms of settling into a new countryNew Zealand Immigration Service as being
most would agree that finding work isin an area of skill shortage you should
the key element in the overall successbe able to successfully search for a
of your move. Without a job you not onlysuitable position while still overseas.
lack an income and financial security,In these instances potential employers
you feel as though you can't set firmare usually happy to conduct a telephone
roots in your new home and are not ableor video interview and this will be
to settle within a community. Your jobsufficient for them to make a decision.
is so much more than a weekly or monthlyOther industries and professions in New
pay packet, it is where you spend theZealand may have had no prior need to
majority of your time, it can be thehire overseas staff, such as sales,
source of stress or satisfaction and itmarketing and administration, and
is a focus for social bonds andconsequently they are cautious of
friendships with colleagues.offering a position to someone who is
The New Zealand Immigration Service hasstill living thousands of miles away.
carried out considerable research in toMany of these occupations require local
immigration policy and the effectiveknowledge oand contacts or they need to
assimilation of new migrants and theybe filled immediately which means
are agreed that the key factor toemployers cannot wait for residency
successful migration is employment. Ifapplications to be completed. If you
you are unable to find suitablework is such a field then you could
employment in your new home, or yourexperience problems obtaining a job
skills are unrecognized or not required,offer while still overseas.
then despite all your efforts this willThe second, and equally important factor
only ever lead to failure.in finding a job whilst still overseas,
The ability to find relevant employmentis your attitude. It may seem obvious
makes a new migrant a valuable,that you want to come across to
contributing member of the community.potential employers as positive,
This is why the Immigration Service hasflexible and committed person. However,
designed the current immigration policywhat you believe you are doing and how
to reflect the importance of employment.you are actually coming across may well
The weight given to a job offer,be two different things. At every step
relevant work experience and skills inof the process you need to be conscious
shortage areas makes employment theof how you are portraying yourself and
deciding factor in the success of mostwhat your actions are saying about your
residency applications.attitude.
Consequently, for many migrants securingFor example, if a potential employer
an offer of employment is the key towants to arrange a phone or video
their residency application. Even thoseinterview you need to take it upon
who have sufficient points to gainyourself to organise this from your end
residency without a job offer often wantwith the minimum of fuss. If you are
the security of a job offer before theyunwilling to be interviewed late at
pack up everything and make the big movenight (as is often required due to the
to the other side of the world. Lookingtime difference) or are unavailable on
for suitable employment while stillthe days they suggest you are
overseas can be an extremely dauntingunwittingly giving the impression that
and disheartening process as you are atyou are not prepared to go the extra
an immediate disadvantage compared tomile. This will make a potential
all New Zealand based applicants.employer begin to doubt your commitment
It may take a lot of preparation andand dedication.
resolve to undertake this process,Your job is such a vital element in your
however it is certainly possible tolife and it can influence your happiness
succeed. Your potential success inin so many ways. It would be
obtaining such an offer is largelyshort-sighted to underestimate the
dependant on two main factors - yourimportance of employment in the
occupation and your attitude.immigration process. Not only does your
Certain industries frequently have thejob provide you with stability and a
need to hire staff from overseas, suchsteady income, it also provides you with
as Teachers, Nurses and tradesmen, anda ready made social circle and a new
consequently they are familiar with thenetwork of colleagues and friends. As
immigration process. They are used toyou formulate your emigration plans
accepting applications from overseasensure that you make finding work a
based applicants and are happy to tailorpriority - it can be the key to
start dates to tie in with travelsuccessful settlement in your new home
arrangements.in New Zealand.
If your occupation is recognised by the



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