Author Topic: New and set to go!! (Read 368 times)

lappiesm · « **on:** July 14, 2011, 09:50:24 AM »

Hi all
Just want to introduce us to you all.
We are a family of 4.
Morne 39 years dad, Eloise 38 years mom, Lene 7 years daughter and latest Ivan 2 month old son.
I am a CSI and applied for a post in Auckland. Fortunately we are in demand in most countries but posts in NZ are very scarce so I was very fortunate. Just been informed that after all the interviews etc I was the chosen one.
So now its fullforward and of we go. Following the Work to residence (accredited employer) route and can then apply for residence after 24 months.
Should receive the formal job offer paperwork by next week.
Sister and family already in auckland so looking forward to joining them.
Will post my joys and concerns as it starts realizing. Passports all four in place and receiving the unabridged today.

zatexnz · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2011, 10:35:09 AM »

again!!

REally glad you already have a job offer. This is a scarce thing, so you're very fortunate!! All the best with the road forward... it's a rollercoaster ride for sure!! But we're here for you!!!

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #1 on:** July 14, 2011, 10:35:09 AM »

lappiesm · « **Reply #2 on:** July 14, 2011, 11:00:33 AM »

thanks zatexnz We are excited but as ive read have all the normal fears, but I keep thinking of my young ones and the opportunity i will be giving them. I will keep you all updated on our process. Biggest rock today is selling your property but all in good time.

Ostrich · « **Reply #3 on:** July 14, 2011, 12:17:45 PM »

Sounds like you've been very lucky on the job front! Congratulations, and best of luck as you move forward.

lappiesm · « **Reply #4 on:** July 14, 2011, 01:01:58 PM »

Thankyou Ostrich if you know of any known pitfalls in my process please feel free to let me know. I notice that the medicals can be an issue. Not sure exactly what history and for how long ago they require info. As kids my wife and I had the usual ear issues for example but its not been a issue since then.

Ostrich · « **Reply #5 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:29:39 PM »

They mostly look for big things. Some people hit a delay, but many others don't. We had to wait 4 weeks for medical assessor approval because of high cholesterol, but it all came right in the end.

They put all the details online, with the forms, so you know what to expect:
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/formsandfees/formsandguides/healthcharacter.htm

cyclewife · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:32:20 PM »

congratulations & well done! Hope all your dreams come true. Sure the family already in Auckland are so excited you'll be joining them.

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #6 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:32:20 PM »

Heaven · « **Reply #7 on:** July 14, 2011, 06:59:54 PM »

A big hearty

to the family!!!

on the job offer &

with the journey ahead - even more wonderful that you have family in Auckland already!!!

Tui · « **Reply #8 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:15:01 PM »

Hi guys and welcome!! WOW, you are so lucky to have a job offer!

Your journey has started off just brilliantly

on the sale of your property - yes, all in good time........you also have family here, so even better!

x

SA3001 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2011, 09:46:09 PM »

and awesome start to your journey.

with the road ahead.

Gypsymom · « **Reply #10 on:** July 15, 2011, 01:05:11 AM »

Good luck and well done.

Rockhopper · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2011, 02:58:36 AM »

A hearty and big

Morne, Eloise, Lene and Ivan!

You had me at CSI -- could not get the image out of my head while reading your intro. I just saw somebody putting on some sunglasses with some or other lazy pun and then a loud background scream of AAAAAAHHHH!!!

Good luck with the rest of your journey and please feel free to ask us anything if you get stuck in any way.

Let the rollercoaster ride begin....

SA Going to NZ Advice Forum · « **Reply #11 on:** July 15, 2011, 02:58:36 AM »

lappiesm · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2011, 08:21:31 AM »

Thank you all for the gr8 welcoming to your forum. I am really glad I came across this forum. Already found a lot of information to assits us in the process. Realised very quickly that our route is not too complicated and I will therefore eliminate the use of a agent. As you noticed I said CSI. One always thinks of CSI Miami etc and how gr8 it seems. Not all they tend to sell on TV, but it really is that interesting. Fortunately or shall I say unfortunately there is not a lack of work in SA, so one tends to gain a lot of experience that very few people in other countries with lower crime rates have. If they see how many murder investigations I attended in my 20 year career they always react with shock. Yip can't wait to meet up my sis and her family in Auckland. All in good time as you all say...alll in good time.........

Savayla · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:36:18 PM »

Fantastic news that you have made this great stride in the right direction. You are correct in thinking that you do not need an agent. Good luck with the rest of it. Lucky to have family here too. We just got our blue stickers yesterday and the feeling is Sweet as ........

lappiesm · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2011, 09:17:51 AM »

All in the hands of the HR in NZ now, they will determine how quickly we can get the ball rolling. All the docs on my side filed and ready to go. Will wait for the medicals until all the job offers paperwork is in my hands. My future colleagues are already e mailing me asking if we are packing. Seems to be a very nice group of people eagerly waiting to work with me.

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