So im getting the ball rolling to go to New Zealand sept 2025. Ive been emailing companys and one in christchurch has messaged me back saying they do employ migrant workers but i will need to be in NZ for pre employment checks.
Will i only get a working sponser once the pre employment checks are complete ? Just thinking the best way to do it.
Go to NZ as a “holiday” so to speak and get my license converted as soon as i get there then turn up for my pre employment checks then get the working visa?
Just trying to figure out the best way to do this if anyone can give me any advice, this would be muchly appreciated.
Check that they will convert your licence. Here yo can convert a car and motorcycle, but you need to be tested for any class of heavy vehicle.
Pretty sure the pre employment checks are just to firm up that you have all the correct paperwork to live and work in New Zealand. You will need to prove your ID in person and why you will need to be in NZ for pre employment checks.
In my profession we lose numerous workers to New Zealand but as they find employment in large government institutions the work is pretty much guaranteed to happen so its a fairly straight forward process. I see your problem though as in your profession is a little more family business orientated.
I suppose you need that employer so give you an offer of employment under the provision that a Visa will be granted. Then it will be a case of flying over, doing the checks and agreeing a start date which shouldnt be a problem as you will have loads of stuff to sort out when you arrive, i am guessing you wont be starting work on day one.
Most licenses are valid for 12 months arnt they? I have never heard a problem with anyone converting them. I assume that holds true for an HGV.
I would make an appointment with the New Zealand embassy for confirmation though rather than listen to likes of me.
No its pretty much on the money what you have said mate. You can drive for 12 months on UK license, but you can go into a centre and do a multiple choice test to get your license converted to NZ. I was just a bit puzzled about the pre employment check bit and the work visa wasnt sure what come first as i need to gain access to get into the country for the pre employment check if you get me lol. And no i wont be starting on day one. Thank you for your reply much appreciated.
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