Working in NZ

[Triston]

Hello everyone,

I was born in NZ but left when I was four. I am now 43 and am planning on returning to NZ in 2016/17.
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.
I should be able to buy mortgage free but still want to work.
Could anybody give me any advise on what the building industry is like in that area, (good/bad)
I am a plasterer and would look to continue in the trade, hopefully at a slower pace.

I do appreciate any help.

Thank you.

[JandM]

Am I right to assume that you're a NZ citizen?

[Triston]

Hi JandM,
Yes that is correct. Any advise would be helpful.
Thank you.

[JandM]

I don't have detailed knowledge myself - I was asking so that anyone in the business reading this would have a clear idea of your situation.

And are you hoping to go and live back in Tauranga, or are you open to working in other places, too? For instance, there is a lot of work for all building trades currently in Christchurch, because the rebuild is still ongoing.

[monster2020]

I am interested to know the agent well.

I am looking for corp farmer apprentice job.

[Triston]

Wow, I didn't realise Christchurch were still busy. I would concidor somewhere else, Tauranga was just a starting point because I had a friend there who has since moved back to the Uk (not his choice).

Also I heard NZ were developing Tauranga. Updating infrastructure and the shipping port. It seems they have released a lot of land for development as well.
Have you heard anything along those lines.

[kdok]

Triston Im in Tauranga and the building industry is hopping. tonnes of new developments going up. Check out trademe or seek for job listings.

[Triston]

Hi kdok,
Thanks for that info, very good news. The rugby is just about to start here.

[JandM]

I expect most of NZ was up and watching - and wasn't it worth watching?!!

[Triston]

It was AMAZING !!!!