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Robin2657 · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 13

Hey there,

I am wondering about work in either NZ or Oz. I am an American, who has always wanted to visit these two countries. I have teaching experience in the arts, paid and volunteer experience teaching ESOL in the U.S. and Asia. I have a CELTA....bear with me....there's more.

Can I work legally in NZ/OZ. The work visa process seems to require employment first for sponsorship, and or skills that a native couldn't fill. Difficult at best. If you enter the country without a work visa and land a job, you have to leave the country and apply for a new visa....not sure if that means traveling all the way back to the U.S. or not. Can you even get a job without a work visa? There is also work to residency which I don't really want. I have traveled in Asia for most of the last two years. I would like to settle for awhile, make some money, and visit a place I have always wanted to explore. I would commit to at least a year. Sooo......is there a way I can teach legally? Could I just hit the bricks and find employment? Is there independent work available? Can I even volunteer to teach? I enjoy volunteering, but really need to make some money as well.

Soooo....if any of you with experience could help me....steer me in the right direction....I would be most grateful.

BTW...I have checked some of the job websites mentioned in this forum, but first I need to answer some of these visa questions. I have corresponded with a language school who seemed interested, but can't guarantee work. They mentioned relief work, but I still don't know what kind of visa I need, or can qualify for....

Thanks

All the best,

Robin

eslstudies · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 1061 Location: East of Aden

If you are between 18 and 30 you can work to support yourself as a tourist. See:

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/working-holiday/index.htm

I doubt if you'd be able to teach though. The migrant education program [AMEP] utilises volunteers though.

Robin2657 · Joined: 24 May 2004 Posts: 13

Not in that age braket sorry to say. Thanks though.

Any other ideas or input greatly appreciated. I still haven't got which kind of visa I am eligible to apply for....and haven't had time to further research it.

I've decided to travel on a British passport......that may help in the longrun.

Thanks again

eslstudies · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 1061 Location: East of Aden

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/index.htm

G Cthulhu · Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Teaching in NZ/Oz

dialogger · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 419 Location: China

Do you have any other skills?
Seems to me that English speaking countries are not the most buoyant markets for EFL.
Can you teach science or maths to high school level?

ls650 · Joined: 10 May 2003 Posts: 3484 Location: British Columbia

NZ used to have plenty of teaching jobs, but the market collapsed after the SARS outbreak and hasn't recovered. There isn't that much work for NZ TEFL-ers in their own country, so as a foreigner you're going to have difficulty finding employment in ESL there.

JosephP · Joined: 13 May 2003 Posts: 445

edit: not worth the effort.

roywebcafe · Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 259

Same query from A brit wishing to teach in NZ or OZ pref former. Much the same as Robin2657 in terms of qualifiactions/ Expereince

dialogger · Joined: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 419 Location: China

Have you thought about working holiday (for NZ)?
It's for 'under 30s' I think so might not be appropriate 4U.
As I understand it you can't work for one employer for more than 3m but you could then take part time work from a number of employers.
There would be little ESL work over Dec - Feb but plenty of vineyard, orchard work to compensate - enjoy!