Susan 1

hey christine!! have a fabulous time in july, we went out at christmas for a month, we have friends in aukland, and spent a few days there and the rest of the time travelling... begin the registration process asap for your qualifications, the forms can be downloaded, but it took me a week to complete and organise the ukcc, a solicitor etc., but then 4 months waiting for the registration to come through (although 2 of my referees were slow off the mark!!). then it has been another month for the practising certificate also. i have not started applying for jobs yet, our house is just about to go on the market. we think it will be about august when we hopefully move. the problem we are facing is the question of visas.we dont know whether to apply for residency or a work visa and then residency after 12 months?? the process seems daunting and a question of timing, but i think it may be the work visas. if you have any ideas on the subject i would be grateful. are you gong to use an agency?? my partner is an armed police officer, and nz are not currently recruiting from the uk, so i will be the main breadwinner for a while. any way enough of my waffle, i would love to hear from you again with any advice ect. thanks sue

i am a british rgn of 15 years with surgical, hdu and community experience, have a long term partner and 3 lovely girls!! we are planning to move to nz later in the year after a long time planning!!! my qualifications are registered in nz and i have received my practising certificate. we would like to live in northland, after falling in love with the area. any help, advise, or previous experiences in moving and working here would be gratefully appreciated.