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Going over to NZ

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  • 10-07-2014 8:36pm
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    ben10afc
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    Done the whole oz thing, I would love to go back to oz but want to try my hand at NZ first. Just looking some advice , I am travelling alone although I've mates in Christchurch and Auckland , I am edging towards Auckland. I am a mechanic I am wondering what wages I should expect, I was able to save a fair bit in Sydney but I know New Zealand is different


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    ben10afc
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    Anyone?


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    on_my_oe
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    It all depends on whether or not you are diesel or petrol qualified, and length of experience, but in Auckland you are probably looking at $23-$27 p/hr. Mechanics usually work 8-5.30 m-f and 8--1 on Saturdays.

    Have a look at trademe.co.nz (the Kiwi version of Boards/Adverts)... Lots have a telephone number or an email address, and as the time difference is 11hrs, easy for you to give them a call at night for a chat


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    ben10afc
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    on_my_oe wrote: »
    It all depends on whether or not you are diesel or petrol qualified, and length of experience, but in Auckland you are probably looking at $23-$27 p/hr. Mechanics usually work 8-5.30 m-f and 8--1 on Saturdays.

    Have a look at trademe.co.nz (the Kiwi version of Boards/Adverts)... Lots have a telephone number or an email address, and as the time difference is 11hrs, easy for you to give them a call at night for a chat

    Thanks a lot for your info much appreciated, it's just trying to get my head around cost of living differences etc as in oz I was on $30 ph and that was more than enough for me. I will have a look at the site you suggested. Cheers


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    on_my_oe
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    The big cities (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) are more expensive than the smaller towns. In general public transport isn't great, but IMO Wellington is the best, so in general you'll need a car (older Japanese imports are not too expensive, and you'll be well able to maintain it 'the smell of an oily rag'.

    Unless you are really set on a big place, a smaller city might be more manageable - still good pay, lower living costs. It depends on your goals, savings or a really good time. If you want a combination of both, choose a uni town (so Palmy, Hamilton, etc) - decent nightlife still, and you can afford your rent, a night out and the taxi home afterwards. Avoid invercargill (rumoured to be 'kissing cousins'). Most places are close to water eg beach, lake etc


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    on_my_oe
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    Here's some jobs mostly listed by the local version of FAS http://nz.indeed.com/Mechanic-jobs-in-Auckland


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