Fred
@WombatFred
French expat in New Zealand
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44
Contacts
2
About me
French
Lives in Auckland
Speaks English
Registration: 24 February 2013
Activity
Need room for the rent by MinuMaster
Hello every I am moving to new Zealand but don't know how should I manage the accommodation as I don't know anyone in the country. I have gone trough few websites but viewing is important so I can't manage it from the overseas and i ...
If you are alone, mature, and savvy, a common method is to stay at a backpackers that is centrally located whilst looking for a rental. Unfortunately, they can be somewhat expensive for what you get, but still less costly than a regular hotel. Just ... Read More
Seriously thinking about relocating to NZ- Your advice and feedback by eriow34
HI Everyone! we are currently living in JHB. my husband and i are planning on coming to NZ in January 2015. He is a Systems Engineer and is hoping to find work in NZ so he can apply for a work permit and then Permanent Residency. we have been ...
Why are you postponing application for Permanent Residency? If you have done your homework and calculated your points already and don't qualify or are marginal, what is going to change for you after coming to New Zealand on a Visa? Do you think ... Read More
Resident Visa - About to Expire :( by nz_immi_1
Hi All, Brief about my Profile: Experience: 8.5 Years of Software Testing/ Business Analyst/ Development experience Company: Investment Banking I had applied for the Resident Visa in 2009. Waited patiently for 2 long years to get the Blue ...
Thank you for sharing your honest, personal experiences. There are many tens of thousands like you - talented, smart, well-educated - who, lured by marketing, come to New Zealand only to find they are shut out. Sorry, but that is the way it ... Read More
Going to New Zealand by Crooks Family
Hi Everyone, My husband received a job offer at a company in Wellington after emailing a lot of NZ companies. He does Rope Access/Abseiling. The owner of the company has sent him his job offer and has also filled in the Employer Supplementary Form. ...
Welcome to New Zealand. Housing is an agonizing struggle, regardless. Gumtree.co.nz only has listings for Auckland, and many are the "flat: wanted" variety, so I would skip it, personally. There is also realestate.co.nz (click on the ... Read More
Job prospects after Masters or Pg dip by rush201991
Please share your job search experiences in NZ after studies. How are the job prospects in NZ? Can I get a job on work visa after studies or only PR are preferred for jobs? Please help
Just like any other country, your chances of finding work in New Zealand will depend on many factors, including the state of the economy and even the election cycle. I think most recruitment companies or employers will look first at your job ... Read More
job opportunities for testing professionals by kananb
dear friends, I would like to know the job opportunities for testing professionals in NZ. I am having 10 years of experience and I would like to explore the opportunities in NZ. Your inputs are very valuable and waiting for your reply.
It fluctuates, but generally, it's ... Read More
Job opportunities in IT for people outside NZ by sankhadigo
I am an Oracle Apps DBA with ~8 yrs exp and currently in India. I have applied for my NZ PR visa and hope to get it done within next 1 month or so. Before completely moving off the NZ, I wanted to secure a job for me as an Oracle DBA in NZ. But ...
http://www.beyondrecruitment.co.nz/ Wellington is probably the best place for you to consider. Read More
Help: Auckland Accomodation by Eliza83
Hi , I am planning to move to Auckland,NZ this june to join for PG course from Unitec. I am coming with my husband and our baby girl(1.5 years old). I will be going for studies and my husband is coming under family stream work visa. He will be ...
80% of apartments available to rent are listed on trademe.com. You will not be able to create an account from another country (unless you are a techie and can alias your IP), but you can get phone numbers to call of apartments you would like to ... Read More
Moving to Auckland by Trisha_k86
Hi Hi I am planning to move to auckland, have a job offer, can you suggest is it a good country to live in , in terms of career growth, cost of living ,safety and entertainment. Please suggest too confused reading the blogs your opinion might ...
a very small economy generally smallminded people and not easy to get job.be careful and try lining up a definite job before handVery negative post. Yes it may not be easy to get a job but I do not agree with 'generally small minded people' Why did ... Read More
I would like to live in the USA by miguelka87
Hi, I´m from Czech republic. I have once been in the USA. I worked as lifeguard in 2012 there. I love everything in the States. I would like to live there, but it is problem with green card. It drives me mad when I can´t live there :/ You are happy ...
@stumpy: Ha, typical kiwi. Talking trash about the US but living in Australia (or Asia). Read More
study and work by vafa
Hope all these gruop are great . I really need some experience about if i come to NZ (Auckland) or Australia (Brisbane) as PHD student . Is it possible by 20 hour per week working permission i can find job to support my life for one person ? ...
Vafa - you may want to read: "New Zealand Migration Agents Cheating Malaysians Thousands Of Ringgit!" http://margeemar.blogspot.com.au/2012/01/new-zealand-migration-agents-cheating.html Read More
study and work by vafa
Hope all these gruop are great . I really need some experience about if i come to NZ (Auckland) or Australia (Brisbane) as PHD student . Is it possible by 20 hour per week working permission i can find job to support my life for one person ? ...
Hope all these gruop are great . I really need some experience about if i come to NZ (Auckland) or Australia (Brisbane) as PHD student . Is it possible by 20 hour per week working permission i can find job to support my life for one person ? ... Read More
Go to New Zealand for working holiday(Chinese) by qcychen
Hi, I am a WHV holder and plan to go to NZ at the beginning of Dec. Now I am looking for a job to support my trip and stay longer in NZ if possible. I worked as coordinator and merchandiser many years in industry area. Hope you can give some ...
Hi, I am a WHV holder and plan to go to NZ at the beginning of Dec. Now I am looking for a job to support my trip and stay longer in NZ if possible. I worked as coordinator and merchandiser many years in industry area. Hope you can give some ... Read More
Go to New Zealand for working holiday(Chinese) by qcychen
Hi, I am a WHV holder and plan to go to NZ at the beginning of Dec. Now I am looking for a job to support my trip and stay longer in NZ if possible. I worked as coordinator and merchandiser many years in industry area. Hope you can give some ...
Hello i have completed my M.Sc in criminology and Forensic science and want to work for organizations working for the betterment of battered/abused children. Is there any Job or could you please help me out as to how i can come to New Zealand for ... Read More
Living costs in NZ by ferakin
Hi all, How much would a couple need to earn per month in order to live in a 1-bed house in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington? We don't live frugally per se, but are not big spenders -probably middle-of-the-road, really. Thanks, Sarah
Hi Sarah NZ housing and living expenses are relatively high - especially in Auckland. Most rentals are listed on trademe.co.nz. After you find something interesting in your price range, click on the street view tab above the map at the bottom of ... Read More