A: Yes for God's sake, NZ does not have enough qualified people to do all the work necessary in the country. The technology is running faster than we can train people. So we are really desperate for technicians and experts with experience in various sectors.

A: All sectors?! No way ! There are industries with excess of workers but in others sectors there is a really need of hundreds of qualified people. For example I had to fly hours to a town to get a veterinarian to look after me. It was very difficult to find one and when I found him, his computer broke and there was no technical expert around to fix it. On top of it he did not have a nurse to help me. My friend Kea-bab had also a problem eating a rubber from a car and broke his beak, and needed professional help and could not find one. So you can seee that there is a demand of experts in many areas, and immigration NZ has a full list of professionals in demand for long term, and short term.

A: Yes and no, but quite the contrary. Indeed the wages here are not the highest in the world, but they are not so bad. For example I am in the business in a mechanical workshop specialized in exchange for car moldings, and the business is booming. I live very well with my salary. The other day I met an IT analyst from England, who have received seven job offers in only two weeks here in New Zealand. He was afraid to leave the job he had there in UK and earn less here. You know what ? he told me he was saving more in NZ because house, food and transportation costs were lower than in England, so the change was great with a better quality of life.

A: There is some demand for unskilled jobs but very little. Farms, crops, restaurants, and even general labor is lacking in some areas but they are usually temporary. The fact is most of them may be in demand because almost nobody wants to do it or the [payment is too low so you can not save money or even pay the basics to live. 

A: Not really, the thing really depends on the qualification of the person in question. To get a casual job is not difficult, but finding a good job well paid will depend on first if the person speaks English. British, Australians and Americans, have no problem with the language, but everyone else will have problems if they do not speak English well. another point is about the qualification of the person, because if you are an expert in something and speak good English, then it would be much easier. 

A.: Are you crazy, of course not!  Do you think anyone can come here to take my job in my own country?! Thanks God immigration place some rules and with the exception of Australians, New Zealand only accepts workers from other countries after checking if does not have any Kiwi who can do the job. To work legally, you must get a Work Visa in the immigration office after receiving a job offer. Even students or anyone can get the visa to work. The only difference is that students has some other rules and they need to be enrolled in types of courses for more than 6 months and they can get a visa without a job offer. But in the end is the same for all,anyone can work, if they have a work visa and a job offer.

A: Usually it is because when the boss fill out the form, it is not very clear that they did not find a Kiwi worker l to do the job. That's the main point when contracting people from other countries. The employer has to state very clearly in written the reason that he could not find one, for instance due to lack of experience of other applicants (tip...). Also many people make mistakes while filling out the forms, not putting the right passport number, the expiration date, the address in New Zealand and things like that. You must fill out the forms very carefully, and review it before handling the papers. Many people think that employers do not want to fill and sign the forms, it may happen with some ones but most of them will be happy and will not deny to do it. We Kiwis, we like everything to be the right way and why someone will refuse if they ware in need of the worker?

A: Well my friend,  all the cities and regions may offer good opportunities.  Firstly the person has to decide whether want to stay in a big city or small, in the warmer or colder weather, in the country or urban area and finally, to look for a job matching the skills and lifestyle. The other thing that many people do not take into consideration is that New Zealand is one whole thing, what I mean is that people living in New Zealand do not usually settle down in one city just because of the good infrastructure,because it is practically the same all over the country. Here, people may go to where the job opportunities are, and they move easily as you may change your clothes.Sure Auckland alone holds more than 40% of all job offers in New Zealand, but in return, Auckland is the most expensive city to live and more competitive. All other centers have also jobs. As I said before, depends on the lifestyle of the person and the professional skills the person has. And I go even further, today's greater demands are not in Auckland. Wellington for example is a very interesting city, attracting many IT professionals. Doctors and nurses are missing in most rural areas and so on. (Now the teacher sees a motorcycle filled with rubber details and immediately switch to it).

A:  Of course it's true! Imagine a country like China, that in the next 10 years will be the world's largest exporter, and compare with New Zealand. How does a country with only 4 million will compete with more than 1 billion, or any other?! We have to do something or you'll miss the boat. For NZ the easy way is to get qualified people from other countries and bring them here. If they are not qualified, they can study and get the qualification and if it is an area where is demand the person will get job offers and will be accepted for permanent residence. The only thing NZ people do not want is people breaking the rules and working illegally. Everyone who wants to contribute to the growth of New Zealand is very welcome, and will get a great quality of life here.

A: Firstly please do not disappoint me and do everything within the law, and secondly, I advise to people to begin studying English right now. I also recommend to people who are considering start a professional career, and for those who have not finished the course,  come to finish your course in New Zealand, because we may need you and your skills here. For those who already have a profession and want to come live and work in New Zealand, I strongly advise them to apply for permanent residence, preferably if you could get a job offer, which would greatly facilitate your application to migrate. For those coming for temporary work, fill your papers and get your working holiday visa. I'm sure people will love to live here. (In this moment the teacher saw a truck full of tires and left us behind without saying goodbye).