Hi,
I'm from the UK and am considering emigrating to NZ on a temporary basis, because I cant get a job in the UK and Uk and I love watersports .
I have recently graduated in civil engineering and believe this is a sought after profession in NZ due to the Christchurch earthquakes, this has been comfirmed by working professionals within NZ, current advice is they wouldnt go through the visa process but I would be OK if I "turn up at the offices"!!.
However in my case I think its impossible, I went back to uni as a mature student and I'm now 34 which is beyond the age limit for a working holiday visa!!
The requirements for a temporary work visa are a job offer from an employer, this would be impossible in the Uk and I dont know about NZ, are there any alternatives ??. Therefore are age exceptions ever granted for a working holiday visa or are there alternatives to an offer from an employer for a temporary working visa??
Another approach I have considered is to work as a tradesman (I'm an ex-bricklayer) enjoy the environment whilst I look for a civil engineering position but again I would require an offer from an employer and are you allowed to change jobs during your visa period??
Any advice will be gratefully recieved
Mark