Manawatu Region finds future New Zealanders at expos.

“Vision Manawatu hosted stands at  stands at the “Opportunities New Zealand” expos in London and Leeds in April 2008 to represent the Manawatu region and to promote the features and benefits of the Manawatu as a destination to proactive skilled UK migrants and their families.

A major reason for these people planning to immigrate to NZ is family, lifestyle and education and the Manawatu region offers one of the best family, lifestyle and education locations in NZ. Vision Manawatu’s Expos presence was driven by two inter-linked objectives. On the one hand it was recruitment exercise for local businesses that had positions that need to be filled. On the other hand it was a key regional marketing and destination profiling exercise which was vital as pro-active migrants are often more concerned about the “bigger picture” in terms of what the location offers from a quality of life perspective. In terms of profiling the Manawatu region to potential candidates the Expos were seen as a great success. Over 500 candidates and families were engaged with and for the majority it was their first knowledge of the “Manawatu” existing! The Expos were well run by the staff on the ground and we are committed to attending the April Expos year-in year-out.”

CEO Vision Manawatu Andrew Porrie

Use the opportunity to meet an employer and discover where you should settle in New Zealand at an Opportunites New Zealand Expo.

Know what you can offer New Zealand employers

If you know your worth, and how you can add value to a New Zealand company you are well on the way to landing a job that matches your skills and experience.

Possibly one of the biggest issues when applying for a position in a New Zealand company is understanding how your current position compares in scale and required experience. You may be chosen over a New Zealander going for the same job, when they realise you have skills and experience you could only have received by working in a far larger company in the United Kingdom or South Africa, for example.

Some recruitment specialists suggest those with senior management positions may benefit from seeking out a senior leasing agreement rather than a permanent position. This also helps the new migrant discover of the role is suitable to their skills and experience. These fixed term contracts can often turn into a permanent contract if desired.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/11/story.cfm?c_id=11&objectid=10509443

If you are looking for a senior management role in New Zealand, or further skilled migrant positions such as nursing jobs, teaching positions and roles that meet New Zealand’s current skilled migrant crisis, you can use your C.V to apply online, or meet employers directly at one of Working In New Zealand’s Opportunites New Zealand expos.

New Zealand’s housing market benefits from migrants

With house prices dropping nationwide, migrants are helping buoy the housing market as the value of housing here still exceeds the value of similar houses in the migrants country of origin, particularly for those looking to move families.

New Zealand remains a good place to purchase property for those relocating from other countries.

House price averages are reported in the article below:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4521788a13.html

If you want to start a new life in New Zealand, use the information at www.workingin.com to help get you there.

New Zealand is the fourth best country for mothers to live in

A new study released by Save the Children has found New Zealand is the fourth best country to live in if you are a mother.

The study takes into account basic health

A New Zealand mother can expect to live on average to 83 years.

They have access to support agencies, free health care for under six year olds, and an excellent maternity system for birthing. They also are able to take paid materinity leave from employment.

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/423466/1774081

If you want to become a New Zealand Mum, visit Working In to find out how your skills match New Zealand’s current skilled worker requirements.

Veterinarians needed in rural New Zealand

Veterinarian supply company Agcarm are fearful a shortage of vets in the rural areas of New Zealand will compromise animal health and well being.

Rural vets are vital to New Zealand’s economy and play a key role in maintaining high standards of animal welfare, so we cannot allow the current situation of falling vet numbers to continue,” Grahame Peters, chief executive of Agcarm said.

While obviously animal pharmaceutical companies have a vested interest in ensuring there are adequate numbers of veterinarians, the New Zealand Veterinary Association has also released a report detailing th  term adverse effects of two few veterinarians working in rural areas of New Zealand.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0805/S00144.htm

If you are looking for a job in New Zealand, visit Opportunities New Zealand Expos, or apply direct to employers specifically seeking off shore talent at Working In New Zealand

New rules for immigration advisors

New Zealand has introduced new rules to help migrants remain protected when dealing with immigration consultants.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0805/S00069.htm

Before this law was passed anyone could call themselves an immigration adviser. Now only those with  approved qualifications may use this title. The law comes into effect in May 2009, and anyone giving advice off shore must be qualified to do so by 2010.

Working In has listings of reputable immigration consultants that can assist you in your visa requirements.

Give your children a virtual New Zealand experience

If you are planning to move to New Zealand and are bringing a family, give them the expereince of some of New Zealand’s best loved stories from a new website made for New Zealand children.

http://www.thatsthestory.co.nz/index.htm

 

Between 5000-6000 people are expected to find jobs through Expos

An article in the New Zealand Herald this morning reports on the success of  Working In’s recent expos in London and Leeds.

Four more two day expos are planned for the year- Two in the UK, and for the first time, another two have been scheduled in South Africa to meet the vast demand of migrants desiring to settle and work in New Zealand. Tickets for these expos can be pre-purchased online, putting you in front of employers.

“Employers such as Hamilton Jet, ASB and Fletcher Construction and were among those looking for people across the healthcare, education, engineering and construction, education, trades, mining, banking and IT/telecommunications sectors.”

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/11/story.cfm?c_id=11&objectid=10507588

If you want to read how other people found our expos, you can read their stories on our Expo Site.

 

Skilled Migrants: New Zealand needs Funeral Directors

A survey conducted by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand has shown there is an on going need for skilled and experienced funeral directors. While the association hopes it can use previously qualified directors already living in New Zealand, it acknowledges that there is a need to look offshore to fill their current vacancies.

Working In has a range of employers looking for a wide variety of skilled migrants. If we do not have an employer that fits your skills, utilise one of our reputable recruitment consultants to match you with a job that fits your skills and experience.

 

Get a job before you get to New Zealand

While there are always stories of people arriving in New Zealand, getting off a plane, dropping off a few CV’s and finding a job almost over night, for the vast majority of migrants choosing this method, the time between arrival in New Zealand and finding a job can be longer than expected.

Working In advocates utilising our Expos, (We have expos coming up in South Africa and the UK) and our jobs section in our website as much as you can to secure a position before you arrive in your New Zealand. At the very least, we help you identifiy the companies that recognise the value of your skills and experience.

The article below, written by business journalist Steve Hart mentions the difficulties some migrants from South Africa face if they wait until they get to New Zealand to find a job.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=353&objectid=10506226

If you have a family or dependants, sourcing a job prior to shifting them all over can save alot of money, time and stress.

One of the points raised in this article was the need for migrants to understand the differences of New Zealand culture to theirs. We have a new section on our website that has articles explaining some of the cultural differences. New articles will be added on an ongoing basis.

You can also check out our forum with plenty of ideas and information about new life in New Zealand. Our forum moderator is happy to help you with any queries.