I live in the UK. I'm 52 with a BSc degree in Computing and 16 years work experience.
The EOI generates 125 points - I do not have a partner to add more points and my age makes a big difference to points allocated.
Last year, I attended a NZ Seminar and was advised that it wasn't worth the cost of submitting an application without a job offer as 125 points was unlikely to be selected.
Nevertheless, I'm still very keen to move to NZ.
My daughter lives in Dunedin & this year, married a Kiwi. However, she only received NZ residency this year so cannot sponsor me just yet.
So I've made the decision to give up work in the UK, travel to NZ for 6 months and investigate the IT job market around Wellington and Auckland as they are areas I've not explored before.
I checked with NZ Immigration that it was ok for me to arrive on a visitor visa, look for work, attend interviews & got the OK.
I have a return flight to the UK booked & have sufficient funds to support myself.
But what happens if I am offered a job? Presumably, I can then submit my EOI for a SMV application?
How long would it take, is there a fast-track?
Surely an employer would only hold the job open for a specific period of time? I have not sold my UK house and would need to return to put it on the market and pack up possessions.
Should I take qualification documents with me for prospective employers? Are scanned copies on my laptop sufficient?
What documents are required after the EOI has been approved?
Sorry for all the Q's - didn't realize I had so many!