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  1. Apr 8, '12 by
    I am loving it here in NZ and have no desire to move to OZ. I hate bugs, really hot weather, too many people over there for us and a few other reasons.
    My family and I moved here for th elifestyle and we are loving it so far.
  2. May 13, '12 by
    Does Australia and new Zealand hire lpn/lvn's, what is the hourly rate? Could I go on a work visa for six months or so?
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    May 14, '12 by
    You could only have a holiday work visa in Australia if you came from countries that are given this right, UK Canada, USA Ireland, Singapore, no way would you get permanent residency as EN's are not on the skilled shortage list.

    Have no idea the hourly rate in NZ for their EN's.
  4. Jun 8, '12 by
    I came to NZ from the USA over 8 years ago. I would recommend Australia for many reasons: better pay, more opportunity, far wealthier country than NZ and as an Australian permanent resident, you can live and work in NZ without a visa (the opposite is not true). Once you are registered as a nurse in either Australia or NZ it is very easy to register in the other country (quite expensive to register in Australia these days). NZ is a small country and advancing up the career ladder can be difficult for immigrants. I worked in Australia about 5 years ago and really liked it and found Australians to be fun and outgoing. Kiwis are more reserved.
  5. Jun 9, '12 by
    Quote from aflack41
    Does Australia and new Zealand hire lpn/lvn's, what is the hourly rate? Could I go on a work visa for six months or so?
    Hi there,

    OZ has enrolled nurses, endorsed enrolled nurses (can give PO medication), assistants in nursing and registered nurses. Not sure on payrates but our enrolled nurses seem to think it's fair, and live comfortably.
  6. Jun 9, '12 by
    Quote from aklgap
    I came to NZ from the USA over 8 years ago. I would recommend Australia for many reasons: better pay, more opportunity, far wealthier country than NZ and as an Australian permanent resident, you can live and work in NZ without a visa (the opposite is not true). Once you are registered as a nurse in either Australia or NZ it is very easy to register in the other country (quite expensive to register in Australia these days). NZ is a small country and advancing up the career ladder can be difficult for immigrants. I worked in Australia about 5 years ago and really liked it and found Australians to be fun and outgoing. Kiwis are more reserved.
    I just wanted to agree with all the comments in this post and say thankyou for saying aussies are fun! My kiwi friend just returned from NZ to OZ because the pay here is exceptionally higher. I love NZ and considered working in QT but my paycheck was going to reduce by around $30,000 a year.