Just got my NZ class 5… Paid $75 for the medical which includes eyesight test and then roughly $95 dollars to convert at the specified AA conversion centre which consists of filling out a form and then a 35 question multiple choice theory test.
They give you a temporary certificate until the proper licence can be issued which normally takes 5-10 working days.
Unfortunately the visa processing is an issue due to the extended Christmas and New Year holidays and although I have been offered the heavy haulage job in Auckland it could take up to 2 months for me to get my work permit approved.
Therefore I’m taking a plane home on Friday morning as I don’t want to hang around for that long with nothing to do.
The company in question have been very understanding and have said I can apply from the UK and come back to work in NZ at a later date!