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NZscott · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 3

Hi guys,

This question probably has come up before but I can't seem to find an answer.

I am a New Zealander and am really interested in going to Japan this year to teach english. I have a degree in Communication. I applied to Nova and was told they were full for the year but would be keen to meet me next year when they come back to recruit in NZ. I would like to go this year if possible so was hoping people knew of other ways to go. I have also missed the cut off for the JET program.

Does Aeon recruit from NZ?
Are there other ways to secure a job before I go?

Thanks for your help!

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

moot point · Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 441

The previous post is good advice. I wouldn't count on AEON as they prefer staff from the states or Canada.

All the other schools mentioned by Paul are worth a shot.

Regardless, if you show up in Tokyo and bring along your degree and any other paperwork it would be very easy to grab a job in some 'eikawa'. If you have it, bring about US$5000. If not, $2500 should get you by and you'll eventually get settled.

stillnosheep · Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 2068 Location: eslcafe

Aeon also recruit from the UK and Australia.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Mtnkiwi · Joined: 27 Mar 2004 Posts: 67 Location: Osaka

Just a quick note, US$5000 is now less than NZ$7000, but admittedly still alot for a Uni grad to get his or her hands on. I highly recommend going for the Working Holiday Visa (6months easily extended to 12), as it makes it easy for employers to employ you.

Akula the shark · Joined: 06 Oct 2004 Posts: 103 Location: NZ

There are occasional ads in the paper in NZ for teachers, but the guaranteed way of getting a job is to turn up in Japan and find something. I will add though, that if you're willing to live in a regional area of Japan, you might be able to find work from NZ, in that fewer people are keen to go and live in the countryside than a larger city.

Timuli · Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 51 Location: Saitama

You can also look into Shane English Schools (SESJ). Since they teach (or at least meant to) British English, they have many Kiwi's teachin here. There are always vacancies opening up.

NZscott · Joined: 10 Mar 2005 Posts: 3

Thanks for all your help! Will look into all the areas that were recomended. Might have to postpone it for a year or so as $US5,000 is a lot of money from where I am at the moment.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Joannda · Joined: 07 Jun 2004 Posts: 43 Location: Japan!

Scott,
Aeon do hire in NZ and they do not only hire people from the States and Canada!!! There are a bunch of Ozzies who work for Aeon, as well as people from the UK and NZ. Admittedly, there aren't so many of us Kiwis, but then again, our country is a lot smaller!!
When I was looking to work in Japan, I was lucky, as Aeon was coming to Auckland for the first time in something like 4 or 5 years. So, it doesn't happen that often, but if you keep checking their website (www.aeonet.com) you should be able to see when and if they are coming to NZ again (will probably only be Auckland though). Otherwise, you could email the Sydney office (as it is they who come to NZ to recruit) and ask them when their next recruitment trip is. The lady there, Tammie, is lovely and will no doubt be happy to help you out!!
Good luck, and I'm sure you could make it this year if you want. Aeon told us to bring NZ$2000-3000, and that easily lasted me the first month and a half! Of course, I had an apartment already set up, so that helped a lot.