Firstly like to say hi to everyone, I have quite a bit of NZ knowledge so hoping to be as much of a help as I am looking for myself, if that makes sense!
Brief overview of my situation...
I have only 105 points so basically will need a job offer if I want to apply for PR.
My area is web development and is on current long term skills shortage.
My recent experience was running a small successful business (web development) in the UK but it's kind of ground to a halt and I am keen to get back into employment working with people again!
I am actually due in NZ for an extended trip next month. I have been a frequent visitor and have lots of friends there, some of which might be in a position to help my job search.
So I wonder what my chances are of securing work in NZ? Would the offer of temporary work mean I could get the extra points of a 'nz job offer' or does it have to be perm?
I know I am not suppose to job search while I am there but most immigrants I know there went in with visitor visas.
I am also worried that my seven years of self-employment, and age of 40, might put off employers, particularly as web development tends to be done in 'young environments' these days. Also I am not sure what the job market is like but I guess it's like the UK, e.g. very tough!
Would love to read some inspiring stories of people who were also up against it!