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off topic... 18 years 3 months ago #16629

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Hello down there.

just putting out a curiousity question.

Im originally from the UK but live in the US (dual citizen). I am thinking about leaving the states and checking out a different locale... how do you like life in Australia/NZ and how is the job market?

Im a Paramedic/Flight Paramedic inthe states.

Thanks and hopefully I will see you on the river.

-Laddie

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Re:off topic... 18 years 3 months ago #16654

Hi Laddie, I moved to NZ from South Africa 6 years ago and have not had a moments regret. The paddling especially is awesome, quite incredible that such a small country can have so many good rivers. Get hold of Graham Charles's book White Water of New Zealand - 125 great kayaking runs to get yourself excited.

Unemployment is down to 2 or 3 % and so there are heaps of jobs available. Check out for jobs on these websites for jobs in your field:
www.trademe.co.nz
www.seek.co.nz

Good luck.

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Re:off topic... 18 years 3 months ago #16668

Hey...over here in the west of aus we are reaching recored lows for unemployment aswell

However...good luck finding any good water to paddle on at the moment a lot of the country is in drought and we are fighting with the west australian government to replace our slalom course that was lost due to a dam being created...whitewater paddling isn't all that good in the west right now

good jobs though!

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Re:off topic... 18 years 3 months ago #16670

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How difficult is it to get a work visa/nationalism?

Thanks

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Re:off topic... 18 years 3 months ago #16671

Not sure what \"nationalism\" is but for work permits info go to:

www.immigration.govt.nz

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Re:off topic... 17 years 9 months ago #19915

Laddie wrote:

Im a Paramedic/Flight Paramedic inthe states.


that'll help... heaps... NZ seems desperate for medical staff...

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Re:off topic... 17 years 9 months ago #19929

I don't know what a flying paramedic is, but maybe you could try www.flyingdoctor.net/

I'm sure if you're qualified, you'd be able to find work pretty easy. My mate is an ambo driver in VIC. Apparently they get the best pay down there!

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