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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby robinhood_1984 » Fri Feb 12, 2016 5:59 pm

How many truck driving jobs actually meet that minimum pay though? My knowledge of NZ is obviously negligible but I'm sure I recall reading that with the exceptions of perhaps petrol tankers and the like, that no other driving job in NZ paid enough for PR purposes, especially on the South Island or perhaps anywhere outside of Auckland which appears to be the NZ version of Toronto or Vancouver in Canada or London in England etc and not typical to the country in general.
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby adoptedkiwi » Fri Feb 12, 2016 6:41 pm

robinhood_1984 wrote:How many truck driving jobs actually meet that minimum pay though? My knowledge of NZ is obviously negligible but I'm sure I recall reading that with the exceptions of perhaps petrol tankers and the like, that no other driving job in NZ paid enough for PR purposes, especially on the South Island or perhaps anywhere outside of Auckland which appears to be the NZ version of Toronto or Vancouver in Canada or London in England etc and not typical to the country in general.

I'm sure it's fair to say that the majority don't meet the min pay, that said its unlikely they would be registered as accredited with NZ immigration.
Pacific fuels are advertising on trade me & seek this week.
I know Fontera pay way above $55000. (Dairy)
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby Carryfast » Sat Feb 13, 2016 6:27 am

adoptedkiwi wrote:I'm sure it's fair to say that the majority don't meet the min pay, that said its unlikely they would be registered as accredited with NZ immigration.
Pacific fuels are advertising on trade me & seek this week.
I know Fontera pay way above $55000. (Dairy)
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Bearing in mind that Brits aren't generally looking to be economic migrants to the former colonies and NZ housing costs v UK the NZ immigration policy seems to be setting that wage threshold at an unrealistically high prohibitive level.While,like Canada or Oz,it should really be free movement in the case of anyone who can prove Brit decent from before NZ or Canadian independence date and/or any family links whatsoever with previous Brit emigrants there. :idea:
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby kiwitaff » Sat Mar 26, 2016 12:59 pm

you will never be rich as a truckie in nz. and if you are getting the good dollar then you wont be seeing much of the "lifestyle" we all move here for. "the kiwi way" is lets say the same as the old paddy way...
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby davebo99 » Sun Apr 10, 2016 4:24 pm

Hi I'm Interested to move to NZ. This thread has helped me. I'm in the process of training for my class 1. I understand I need a minimum of 6 months experience first. Does anyone have any information in terms of agencies and what I would need to do in terms of visas etc.

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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby WendyB » Sun May 08, 2016 12:13 pm

Bit confused on how to actually get into NZ via the Canterbury skills shortage thing... Had a look at some Class 5 job listings in the area (mainly Christchurch) and they all say that you need to be a NZ resident or have a work visa :? For those that have managed it, how?
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby drunkgman » Sun May 15, 2016 10:14 am

I have been in Christchurch for 8 years now, and have kept my eye on the driving work recently on trademe.co.nz and it's clear to see the big boom is without a doubt over, I want to get back on the road (had enough swinging a digger around) but the class 5 jobs simply aren't there anymore
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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby ullevi » Mon Jul 04, 2016 8:30 pm

Hi everyone,

Sorry to hijack a thread.

I'm from the UK but my dad is a kiwi so I am eligible for citizenship. I have a conditional job lined up but a requirement is a NZ class 2 driving licence. My question is what is this? I understand class 1 is a car in NZ?

Can anyone advise what the best way to go about this would be? Is there a UK equivalent I can get before I go over and then transfer it once I get there?

Or should I wait until I get to NZ and just start from scratch there?

I would prefer if possible the 1st option but not sure if its possible.

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Re: New Zealand Class

Postby drunkgman » Sun Jul 24, 2016 4:40 am

A class 2 is any vehicle from 3.5 tonne up to 18 tonne, it's far easier to get over in NZ, you will have it one day after doing a days course on fatigue and logbook, have a look on some websites such as mainland driving, candrive, masterdrive, they should tell you more
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