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  1. 15th September 2011, 07:37 AM #1
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    What kind of re-location packages have people been offered when moving from further afield to NZ?

    I have received a number of job offers and whilst the offers themselves are one thing, salary, medical insurance, pension, car, etc, the re-location packages that have been offered have varied significantly. Some have offered just a single lump sum to cover everything, others have broken this down into separate capped items covering immigration, shipping and flights, accommodation, etc, whilst others still have offered to provide a car and accommodation for 'X' months on top of the financial re-location package offered. The best offer I have received though would barely cover one third of the total cost for visas, shipping and flights to get the family out there. Probably a sign of the times in what is a 'buyers market'.

    Just wondering what other people have found they have been offered and whether employers have been receptive to negotiation on the total package.
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    Most people get little or nothing so consider yourself lucky! I had to ask for it and only got 10 days' accommodation and car hire.
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    I came 3.5 years ago and got flights for me, OH and 2 kids paid for; accomodation and a car for 2 weeks; container and shipping refunded; and visas for OH refunded (kids and I had kiwi passports).

    Although in the end we had to pay for the container and visas as they were dependent on me staying with the business for 2 years but I only managed 18 months before I left for a better job!
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    1. You passed the EOI
    2. You passed the ITA
    3. You got a job
    4. You got a relocation package on top of that

    Congrats! Now enjoy that Burger Fuel arrival meal.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottNZ View Post
    1. You passed the EOI
    2. You passed the ITA
    3. You got a job
    4. You got a relocation package on top of that

    Congrats! Now enjoy that Burger Fuel arrival meal.

    Wish I had passed the ITA Scotty!!! Meds have been referred to the MA and I'm going through follow up tests now, including stuff that I anticipate will be asked for by the MA next (upper abdominal scan) just to pre-empt any further delays.

    I'll enjoy a double burger fuel meal when I've finally got the "blueys" in my hand, assuming my LFT's and Cholestorol levels are in the green!!
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  7. 16th September 2011, 09:39 AM #6
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    I asked for something and got nothing, OH got enough to cover entire shipping costs.

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    Hi skywatcher,
    How tough was to search and secure a job in NZ, while you were in UK? I've been trying to apply through some recruitment firms but,everyone says I need to have the visa first and need to be in NZ for face-2-face interview. I'm still waiting for CO to be assigned for my application...

    Any guidance to search a job will really help...

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  9. 17th September 2011, 12:28 AM #8
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    sorry ... re-location package???? I wish!
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  10. 17th September 2011, 02:02 AM #9
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    I negotiated $5,000 for relocation which they said they normally never provide to people. I think having a recruiter as a mediator and advocate helped during the whole negotiation phase. If I leave before a year is up, it will need to paid back. It just got deposited in the bank yesterday :-)
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  11. 17th September 2011, 02:36 AM #10
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    Hello and welcome.

    What line of work are you in? There seems to be a big difference in what is normal, between different professions.
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