British electrician moving to Christchurch New Zealand

[deanrob2015]

Hi all,

I am moving the Christchurch hopefully just after the New Years. I was wondering if anyone would be aware if I could work unlicensed for a while over there or would I be better getting my license for New Zealand before I go?

I was in Australia for 2 years and never had any problem getting work unlicensed but am not sure if New Zealand is the same. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[electromotive]

Get your qualifications before you go, I had to sit my exams again in Melbourne Australia,just to work there and get my licence.
if you need a copy of the regs before you go, I still have my old book on the shelf you can have it for a small fee.

 

[tex431]

If your looking to stay a long time, Send off your qualifications now to ewrb, they take forever to asses them. Chances are if you are uk qualified with experience you will have to sit a regs course and practical. It's pretty basic stuff they only run them twice a year so get in early. You will get paid more. You will find work through agencies non registered but at a reduced rate

 

[silver surfer]

Hi all,

I am moving the Christchurch hopefully just after the New Years. I was wondering if anyone would be aware if I could work unlicensed for a while over there or would I be better getting my license for New Zealand before I go?

I was in Australia for 2 years and never had any problem getting work unlicensed but am not sure if New Zealand is the same. Any help would be much appreciated.

I worked in Christchurch, albeit in the late 90s, and from what I remember then the rules were a bit softer in NZ than Oz. I had a working Visa but didn't take any trade exams prior to or during my stay.