Finding a job within 3 months as an agricultural engineer - realistic? - New Zealand forum

xaendi · 2021-04-07T12:31:39+02:00

Explore tips and experiences on finding a job as an agricultural engineer in New Zealand within three months. Share insights on employment timelines and visa options.

Finding a job within 3 months as an agricultural engineer - realistic?

xaendi Member

Member since 07 April 2021

xaendiMember07 April 2021 10:31:39

hey guys,
we (my man, 2 toddlers & me) would like to move from Switzerland to New Zealand in about a year or two.
Our plan is as following:
I will look for a job as an agricultural consultant, agricultural engineer or similar in the first three months to apply for the skilled migrant work visa. My husband is studying physics online and look after the kids. We have no preferences in the location we will live.

What are you experiences searching your first job in NZ? Is there any time/month, what ist best for applying? Are there companies that accept applications from people without visa? Did you got a job within 3 months or did it take longer?
As you surely know, you need a job to get a visa but need a visa to apply for a job

We would be very happy if you have some tips.

Thank you, Alexandra

Fiat500nz New member

Member since 13 March 2021

Fiat500nzNew member07 April 2021 11:12:04

Go online to find Jobrapido.co.nz
Suggest you also try to get a conversation going with an immigration officer. They are strict with rules but also extremely helpful, and especially if are looking to do this in at least a year hence, this allows the time for Covid to settle, as immigration have put much on hold in the last year and half.
North Island is perhaps more social for a young family - South Island really quite rural/outdoor life.
An important side for not just you obtaining the job you want, but what type of lifestyle suits you.
Such good best wishes in funding your dreams in this stunning country.

xaendi Member

Member since 07 April 2021

xaendiMember07 April 2021 11:19:54

Thank you so much!

devi priyadi Member

Member since 11 April 2021

devi priyadiMember12 April 2021 00:06:53

Hi Alexandra,
I think it is really based on your luck and the city. We live in Dunedin.
I entered NZ last year through the Ph.D. program and luckily got a scholarship from my Government but it is only sufficient for a single not family (me, having 3 kids, gosh the scholarship will only cover our accommodation).

So the plan was my husband will do some network engineer part-time work to support us, while I am concentrating on studying this stressful Ph.D. thing (I am doing Biochemistry and environmental engineering). But the reality said different things, I still need to do extra part-time Job teaching and demonstrating for a health science Dept. to support my family for few months.

FYI, my husband had MBA from Birmingham Univ, UK, with 15 years working in the IT sector, a manager position in an international company. After 6 months of looking for a job finally, he gets one. Also, it is because of the references and friend's network from my University.

So in the end, Just give if it a go, you never know your luck. And once you arrive in the country built a connection and network with locals.

Wish you luck
-Devi-