new zealand inquiry

[issy16]

Hi! im really interested in applying to NZ by march 2010. I have talked to one of the licensed immigration advisers by IAA, and was told that I should have at least 600 hours of post grad experience before I can apply to NZNC. Then continue working on getting experiences, since it would take some months before I can get to NZ, by then hopefully i have acquired one year experience or more. I have few thoughts in mind please help...

1. Should I go for a consultant agent, which I think is really reliable since its registered and licensed by IAA, PNZBC and UNITEC? I just want assurance that I would get a job in NZ right after CAP.

2. I know nurses arrive in NZ on a tourist visa, how many months are tourists legal to stay in NZ? I mean, if CAP lasts for 6-12 weeks then weeks again to get their work permit, would there be ample time to fix everything before their visa expires? or extension may be necessary?

3. Is it easy to find a nursing job in NZ, whether be it in a hospital or care home?

Please share ur bright ideas. thank you!