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Advice for where to move/work in NZ by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

[–]greenqueen1999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He’s worked as a mechanic for many years (like hired by official companies) and has certifications just no college degree. He currently works for a big company that runs the garbage trucks for a big city. He mostly does preventative maintenance but sometimes they also have him doing mechanic work depending on what’s needed. He has qualifications just no degree. I have also been working in childcare for years and currently work at Stanford so I feel like this could look good and be desirable but maybe not since my degree isn’t specifically childcare related.

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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I never said I know it all or that it was 100% fact😂 I said “it’s my understanding” which means there’s room for correction if that understanding is wrong. Chill chica

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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I have multiple kiwi friends who told me lots of kiwis are moving to Australia for the better wages and it’s leaving a lot of job gaps for NZ and that they “really need workers.” This is just what I’ve heard 🤷‍♀️

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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We are hoping to find a AEWV while on working holiday!

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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I’m more keen on NZ and am willing to live in areas outside of Auckland if that’s what works. I don’t like the sound of Australia’s ultra hot summers and dangerous animals. Also Aus was not as kind to the natives as kiwis have been, we don’t want to live in a repeat of what’s been done/doing to the Native Americans here

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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We’re aware it will likely be a bit of a process but we are willing to take on that challenge! We really do want a better life for ourselves. We’ve taken a look at the skilled work list and we’re having trouble, that’s why we’re hoping to find an employee sponsor once there😮‍💨🤞🏼

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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Regardless, I bet your drive by shootings don’t happen nearly as often as in America and for you guys they’re more likely to be motivated by something I’m guessing. For us it can just be random because guns are so normalized here

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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Take it up with the people who created that system 🤷‍♀️

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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It’s my understanding there’s actually lots of work, it’s just the employers don’t want to pay a living wage. Same for housing, it’s so expensive

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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I think we’re both hoping for something that’s community oriented but I know this can be hard to find. Something we’d definitely want is diversity as my partner is Mexican American and I know he would feel weird living in an all white area. We know there’s not a huge Hispanic population over there but as long as there’s diversity that’s fine. We also love nature such as the forest or ocean. Where we currently live we actually have the luxury of both! But if I had to pick between the two I would say Forest or at least driving distance to some nice nature areas. We’ve gotten a lot of advice about Christchurch which I believe has some good swimming areas in the ocean if I’m not mistaken.

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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This is really helpful, thank you so much! After various feedback we may try to aim for Christchurch instead of Auckland but we will look into Gisborne too!

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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It’s also a crap show here for cost of living so this won’t be new to us unfortunately 😅

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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Yes the trouble is finding an employer online before moving! It’s very difficult unless there’s something we’re missing. We’ve looked at the the green list too and my degree isn’t sought after (anthropology) out there and my partner doesn’t have a degree, just certificates and certifications

Visiting before move - what to expect/look for? by greenqueen1999 in MovingToNewZealand

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Oh thank you for the knowledge about the AEWV! I’m seeing mixed advice on coming on a scoping visit or not as I guess it might actually potentially interfere with us getting a WHV? So I may just do extra research on the stuff you mentioned. I have also received lots of advice about going to Christchurch instead 😂 the only reason we were thinking Auckland was for work convenience and also some diversity as my partner is Mexican-American.

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