A Working Holiday in New Zealand

By Rhiannon Williamson
 
Even if you've never been to New Zealand you're probably already aware of what a stunning nation it is. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy was filmed in New Zealand because of its stunning and untouched, dramatic landscapes, and film and television producers who want to capture fabulous scenery have often chosen the nation because of the backdrop it offers them.

Unsurprisingly New Zealand has an incredibly successful tourism industry as a result! Adding to the benefits of taking a vacation in New Zealand are the facts that you can ski, sunbathe, mountain hike, bike, fish, sail, dive or take in a wealth of historical and cultural highlights as well! It's a nation with so much to offer and it is becoming a must visit destination on the global tourism trail.

The only trouble with New Zealand is that it is the remotest place on earth! Unless you live in Australia it is hardly 'local' to you, and so getting to New Zealand is an adventure in itself. A result of this very fact is that anyone planning a vacation tends to plan an extended holiday that gives them sufficient days to see the delights of both the North and the South islands.

Another way around the dilemma of time and distance is to do as Rhys Thomas has done and take a working holiday in New Zealand. On a career break from his job as a teacher in the UK, Rhys decided to travel to Australia and vacation there for eight weeks before taking up a position on a cattle station in New Zealand and working to earn spending money before taking weekends and days away to explore the delights of New Zealand.

Rhys negotiated a fair package with his employer who has taken on many such vacationing workers for up to six months at a time. With his visas in order and a thirst for adventure fuelling his decision to travel, Rhys journeyed 'down under' from the UK and has been enjoying his time working and exploring so much that he is reluctant to now come home!

That's the one downside of taking a working vacation in a country of such fabulous contrasts as New Zealand, when the time comes to leave, you may find it hard to say goodbye! The best way to plan a working vacation in a nation such as New Zealand is to get your tourism visa in order and travel to the nation in question and actively seek temporary work. Certain nations offer specific visa classes for those who want to travel and work temporarily. Contact the consulate of the nation to you want to visit and ask for full details about which visas are available to you.

The more open minded you are about the type of work you will undertake, the more likely you are to secure employment that will fund your adventures.

Rhiannon Williamson writes about living and working abroad, to read more about living and property in New Zealand as well as getting jobs in New Zealand visit her site ShelterOffshore.com 
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What to Think About When Applying For New Zealand Working Holiday Visa

By Jo Alelsto 
 
New Zealand, located across the continent of Australia, is a relatively small, rugged but very scenic and tranquil nation. It's just about three hours by plane from Australia, and has a population of around 4 million people. The country's European settlers began to settle here in 1642, and today compose the majority of residents. The Maoris, or New Zealand's indigenous people, currently compose around 11% of the total population, and the rest are either Asian or Pacific islanders. It offers one of the highest living standards in the developed world, and has a thriving agro-industrial economy. Those who wish to travel and work in this lovely part of the South Pacific may now be able to do this, through applying for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa.

The country remains an integral part of the British Commonwealth, and has strong cultural and economic ties with the United Kingdom. In this part of the world, apple trees, sheep, kiwi fruit, olives and grapevines are common sights, and the landscape has a tranquil English countryside feel. New Zealand has three major cities. Auckland, located in the North Island, has a population of almost a million residents. Located in the North Island is the city of Wellington, which is the nation's capital, and situated across the Cook Strait in South Island is Christchurch, which is the nation's largest city. It has a population of 300,000 and is famous for resembling an ornate English town complete with elegant stone buildings, wide green gardens and a lovely river that cuts through the city's central commercial district.

Living costs in this country are relatively lower compared to the United States or Canada; however the wages are a bit lower than those two nations. The economy here thrives around agriculture, the services sector, and the farming/mining industry. For those wishing to travel and work at the same time, the most common visa issued to these types of travelers is the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa (WHV). This work and travel visa is however, only limited to persons who live in countries that have reciprocal arrangements with New Zealand. Among the nations that have this arrangement with New Zealand are Canada, Argentina, Chile, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Ireland, France, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, USA, Uruguay and the United Kingdom.

In order to qualify for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa, the residents of the following countries mentioned earlier need to be between 18 and 30 years old, are able to prove that they have access to sufficient funds to support themselves while in the country, do not have any dependent children with them while traveling, have not yet experienced working in New Zealand before, and can show evidence of adequate medical insurance for the duration of their visit. To legally work here, travelers also need to apply for an IRD number from the country's Inland Revenue bureau, for taxation purposes. In order to get an IRD number, all you need to do is to download and fill up the application form from the IRD Website and send these to the New Zealand Inland Revenue office. You may also download an IRD form while overseas. In addition, some of the nation's employers may require that you directly open a bank account, for the proper delivery of your salary and other temporary benefits. Although some banks here are quite wary of allowing foreigners to open a bank account, showing your working holiday visa and explaining that you are here for a year would help speed up the process.

Jo is a writer for 'Visas for Australia' (http://www.visasforaustralia.co.uk), one of the world's foremost visa authority that has a devoted sub team that processes New Zealand working holiday visa. If you are going to travel and apply for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa or if you want to feel the excitement and ecstasy of staying in Australia then you should have a look at Visas for Australia.   Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jo_Alelsto

Why You Should Study in New Zealand?

By Manjusha Nambiar 
 
New Zealand is fast emerging as an attractive study abroad destination for international students. New Zealand Universities, Institutes of Technology and other educational institutions are known for the unique learning environment they provide. Over the past few years there has been a consistent growth in the number of overseas students choosing New Zealand as their study abroad destination.

Why you should study in New Zealand?

New Zealand is a modern, secular, democratic society with no ingrained class system. It has a clean, green, warm, friendly and safe environment. Today, people from over 145 countries call New Zealand their home.

New Zealand provides education at relatively low cost. The cost of living is low and the quality of life is good. There are no language barriers and you will find plenty of easy part time job opportunities while studying. The approximate tuition fee per year is NZ$ 15000 (Rs 4,65,000) and living expenses NZ$ 12,000 (Rs 3,72,000).

Can I work in New Zealand after finishing my education?

Yes, you can. A New Zealand education not only provides you a world class degree, it also provides you a great opportunity to work and reside in this wonderful country after the completion of your course.
What are the subjects in the absolute or long term skilled shortage list?

Analytical chemistry, architecture, farm management, construction management, physiology, civil engineering, nursing, trade courses, IT, teaching, horticulture, viticulture, oenology, social work, health science, cookery and graphic design are some subjects coming under this category.

Dependent visas and work permits

The spouse of a student going for a skilled shortage course or a PG course is allowed to work full time. You are also allowed to work part time - 20 hours a week during the regular term and 40 hours during breaks.

Paid/unpaid internships with courses are available, making the learning environment practical. Bachelor degrees are generally of 3 years duration, however engineering programs are 4 years long.

The author is the editor of dailylearningtips.com, a website that provides study abroad information and test preparation tips and material.   Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Manjusha_Nambiar

Using an Auckland Employment Agency

By Paul J Easton
 
If you're looking for a job in New Zealand's largest city, using the services of an Auckland employment agency can help you find a good job that's well-suited to your skills.

Also called personnel agencies, these are companies who have a double-allegiance; both to you as a job-seeker and to a large array of prospective employers who pay them to screen applicants and send the best candidates for personal interviews.

Auckland employment agencies will do everything possible to help you find a great job, including assisting you with writing your resume and giving you necessary information about making a positive impression with a potential employer at your interview.

Remember, no employment agency guarantees that you will be hired; their only task is to arrange suitable interviews for you that match your skills and the needs of the prospective employers who are their clients.
Auckland employment agencies, since they are private businesses for profit, charge their employer clients a fee for using their services.

To maintain their professional reputation and profit from your interaction with them, they will aggressively advocate for you with a prospective employer.

To do this successfully, the agency will have a thorough understanding of an employer's needs, the skills and experience of job seekers required, salary and other benefits provided by the employer, and opportunities for career advancement.

The agency will discuss all this information with you; this way, you need not go to a job interview "cold," without knowing everything that the job entails.

When you contact an Auckland employment agency and arrange a meeting with an employment manager, you will need to bring several things with you:

• documents of your identity (a drivers' license and/or passport will be fine),
• a transcript from a college,
• university or technical/vocational school
• previous job evaluation reports
• any awards or certificates that you achieved at your previous job,
• documentation of your military service, if any, including your manner of discharge, and any other documents that reflect well upon your character and ability to do the job for which you are searching.

A commonly asked question is whether you can use both an Auckland employment agency as well as a similar agency in another location.

The answer is that yes, you certainly can. For example, using an Auckland agency will help you discover jobs available to you in that area. If you are not adverse to re-locating or are currently not residing in Auckland, it is in your best interests to contact another agency as well.

CONNEX Recruitment Ltd is an Auckland Employment Agency specializing in full service, white collar recruitment. We make the process and experience of Recruiting Staff simple and painless for everyone involved.  Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Paul_J_Easton

How To Choose An Employment Agency In New Zealand That's Right For You

By Paul J Easton

Looking your telephone book, you'll find dozens of employment agencies throughout New Zealand. Regardless of your location, all these agencies want your business!

Your location, skills, and job requirements are the primary factors when choosing a New Zealand employment agency. Since you don't know the agency, and they don't know you, here are five ways to find the agency that's right for you:

Ask around!

New Zealand employment agencies with satisfied clients are often the very best way to get a feel for how the agency operates.

An agency should represent the company who hired them to recruit suitable applicants and they should, with equal vigour, represent you.

It is their function to represent both the hiring client and the job applicant with equal priority and enthusiasm.
If you know someone who has had a good experience with a New Zealand employment agency, this is the best professional reference you can acquire.

Once you have decided on a certain agency, be thoroughly prepared and do your homework!
Develop your own professional portfolio that includes your educational background, all your skills and experience using these skills, your job requirements, past employers and at least three letters from professional references.

Some agencies may ask why you left previous employers, so be ready for this question.Your curriculum vitae is the most important part of your portfolio.

If you feel a bit inadequate in thoroughly expressing your educational and professional accomplishes, consider hiring a freelance writer who specializes in CV preparation.

The length and complexity of your CV will determine the price charged by your writer.
You can find a CV specialist by doing a Google search of the writers' job boards like Elance, DirectFreelance, iFreelance, cragslist.com, WriterLance, JustMarkets.com and many others.
Dress for success!

When you have your first interview with a New Zealand employment agency, you need to create only the best presentation of your skills as well as your professional deportment.
Always keep in mind that your employment agent and your prospective employer rely heavily on first impressions!

When you first meet with your employment agency keep in mind your agent will advocate for you and prospective employers.

Job seekers who secure a job via a New Zealand employment agency gives the agency credibility with employer clients and other job seekers as well.

This is how the agency profits from matching the right applicant for the right employer.
Armed with this knowledge and preparation, you now know how to use the services of a New Zealand employment agency to your best advantage.

CONNEX Recruitment Ltd is an Auckland Employment Agency specializing in full service, white collar recruitment. We make the process and experience of Recruiting Staff simple and painless for everyone involved.

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