Question by jim: Is it easy to find a job in New Zealand,? I`m 42 yrs. old, from Philippines, 4 yrs. in college of engineering,
I can work and experienced in many kinds of job, whatever but in good salary, building construction, painting, driver, helper, housekeeping and maintenance, factory…ect. I`m planning to go first as a tourist, then look for a possibilities to find job, then the work permit, then ,how to get a residence visa so that I can bring my family together to live in New Zealand. Please give me advice and contacts for consultation. I`m a good citizen with 3 children, age: 20,18 & 14. My dream is to give my family a better life and future.I think its every fathers dream. I have enough funds to travel , I see New Zealand because its a clean and quiet country and not populated , I love nature.. please answer my questions….thank you very much.

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Answer by K Bear
Research the following sites and see if you qualify::: (your best chance is to apply through a skilled workers visa)

New Zealand Immigration – http://www.immigration.govt.nz
Free Advice (Forum) http://www.movetonz.org/forum/

Working in NZ

http://www.workingin-newzealand.com

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/new_zealand.htm

For NZ skilled jobs go to http://www.immigration.govt.nz/nzopportunities/opportunities/

New Zealand Immigration Assessment Forms:
Immigration Assessment form for Individuals

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/point_system/assessment_form.htm

New Zealand Immigration Self Assessment Systems
Self Assessment system – Individual’s Version

http://www.workpermit.com/new_zealand/nz_calculator.htm

Another great guide on everyday life in NZ is http://www.justlanded.com/english/new_zealand it explains things in plain English, applying for visas, working or as an international student etc….

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