HELP-Wanting to emmigrate-Psychologist/Corrections work wanted [Archive]

Bikernereid

9th January 2008, 07:34

I am looking to emmigrate to NZ November 08. I would really like to work for the Corrections Service but would also be very happy working as a Psychologist in any profession.

I currently hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Clinical and Health Psychology (have a 2:1) and am studying for an MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology. I am focusing my attention on stalking and hope to be Both of my qualifications, when I have the MSc will be accredited by the British Pscyhological Society.

undertaking my research for my thesis at Holloway Young Women's Prison. I intended to investaigate the COPES inventory (some of which I will reword to make it more approapriate for the intended target group who have varying levels of literacy) whilst factoring attachment style and looking at whether coping acts as a mediator.

If anyone can advise me or provide any assistance with searching for a psychologist position that would help me to gain entry and assistance towards gaining PR I would be extremely grateful. I can provide academic transcripts ot give an outline of what has been studied at undergraduate level.

Trudes

9th January 2008, 07:45

Phone The Ministry of Corrections (or Justice) here in NZ and see what Qualifications they need you to have in the area you are looking at working in and go from there. My suggestion is to take a look at the Treaty of Waitangi papers offered at some of the Universities in NZ also, as I'm pretty sure any job relating to NZ people will need you to have some knowledge and/or paper in it (prepare yourself for some really boring and tedious crap there!) Good luck.

jrandom

9th January 2008, 07:52

Awww. You really are serious about coming to live here, aren't you?

Best of luck.

:niceone:

Big Dave

9th January 2008, 08:06

If anyone can advise me or provide any assistance

Change your avatar.

Big Dave

9th January 2008, 08:08

Awww. You really are serious about coming to live here, aren't you?

Best of luck.

:niceone:

You :shutup: don't know how bloody good you've got it.

jrandom

9th January 2008, 08:09

You :shutup: don't know how bloody good you've got it.

In what sense?

Big Dave

9th January 2008, 08:10

In what sense?

Walk outside and look around.

Joni

9th January 2008, 08:10

There are a few agencies that provide specialist services in your area of work.

What region will you be living in? There are advantages when immigrating to looking outside the Auckland region.

There is currently a skill shortage for people with in "medical" fields. Pop me a pm if you need help... and I can do some quick refresh research to help if it’s needed.

jrandom

9th January 2008, 08:12

Walk outside and look around.

*wanders outside*

Oh, look, a GSX1400.

:love:

Big Dave

9th January 2008, 08:13

*wanders outside*

Oh, look, a GSX1400.

:love:

See - Not available in Australia.

Joni

9th January 2008, 08:13

Oh and guess what guys... if you try really hard, maybe this thread can stay on topic! :sunny:

jrandom

9th January 2008, 08:14

Oh and guess what guys... if you try really hard, maybe this thread can stay on topic! :sunny:

We're on topic. She's moving here because of the motorcycles, Jo.

;)

Her_C4

9th January 2008, 08:15

http://www.jobs.govt.nz/vacancies/searchresult.aspx?e=50

Often positions advertised here within Corrections for Psychologists.

Big Dave

9th January 2008, 08:16

Oh and guess what guys... if you try really hard, maybe this thread can stay on topic! :sunny:

We are - now knows what bikes are available too.
Community %*@# service r us.

marty

9th January 2008, 08:24

Corrections are screaming out for staff. Every week in the papers.

Joni

9th January 2008, 08:26

Corrections are screaming out for staff. Every week in the papers.Yup, and Ms Her_B4 wopuld be the perfect person to ask for guidance re that...

Bikernereid

9th January 2008, 08:38

Thanks so much I have no idea about agencies over here so any help you can give me would be great. I am not fussed about living in auckland I just want to be here.

There are a few agencies that provide specialist services in your area of work.

What region will you be living in? There are advantages when immigrating to looking outside the Auckland region.

There is currently a skill shortage for people with in "medical" fields. Pop me a pm if you need help... and I can do some quick refresh research to help if it’s needed.

Bikernereid

9th January 2008, 08:43

Did you think I was joking? No, I am moving here just need to find a job.

Awww. You really are serious about coming to live here, aren't you?

Best of luck.

:niceone:

Crisis management

9th January 2008, 08:45

Hell, with those qualifications you could get a full time job on KB.....

very well paid, I'm told

Blue Velvet

9th January 2008, 08:57

http://www.worksite.govt.nz/

Information re immigrating to and working in NZ, skill shortages etc. Good luck.

scracha

9th January 2008, 09:04

I shacked up with a clinical psychologist for a couple of years. Can't believe they let her near subjects as she was as mad as a rocket.

anyway...on topic.

Unless things have changed in the last couple of years you'll probably be looking to obtain a permanent residence visa via the "skilled migrant" category. To keep the NZIS happy you'll have to get your qualifications checked via the NZQA and most likely the kiwi equivalent of the BPS. Your lack of experience might be a problem though.

It's much easier to find work if you're over here. I just got a working holiday visa (they pretty much hand them out if you're under 30 and I think they now last two years) and then once I had a job and a better feel for the country applied for the permanent visa.

Are you sure you want to come here?

http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=83 - Good starting point for asking immigration questions

Mr Merde

9th January 2008, 09:11

PM sent.

Younger sister is a practicing clinical psychologist and has worked for corrections after completing her masters.

Good person to talk to for advice. See PM

Blackbird

9th January 2008, 10:02

Our daughter is just writing up her Master's thesis in Psych, already has an Hons graduate Psych degree. She worked for the Justice youth facility at Rolleston near Christchurch, but has literally just moved to Wellington to work for Corrections. She says that Corrections has a very good internship programme for psychologists, both at a general and clinical level. If you ever want to contact her for networking purposes, PM me.

Cheers,

Geoff

Her_C4

9th January 2008, 10:14

cowpoos

9th January 2008, 11:18

*wanders outside*

Oh, look, a GSX1400.

:love:

lol

See - Not available in Australia.

ain't you two cute!! maybe you should go on a blind date??

mynameis

9th January 2008, 11:59

What Uni are you at and will you be done with your thesis before you come here? Would be an advantage if you complete your MSC and then migrate.

Try: www.seek.co.nz (http://www.seek.co.nz)

Most jobs are advertised there. You should not have a problem obtaining your permanant residency with those quals.

Some people come here from 3rd world countries where you can buy degrees for 5 pounds from the gutter.

Clivoris

9th January 2008, 20:15

There is sometimes difficulty transferring overseas qualifications to register here as a Clin Psych. Things have recently been tightened up with the Health Practitioner Competence Assurance Act. To register here as a clinical psych we have to have the appropriate post grad qual. Either a masters with honours, or a Phd; as well as a post grad diploma in Clin Psych. This involves at least one year working as an intern, with a number of exams along the way.
My best guess is that if you leave the UK qualified to practice there, you will have equivalency and be able to register. If you don't have the quals to register in the UK, you will probably need to look at doing a Clinical Diploma here. Getting accepted into the Clinical Programs can be a major challenge with heaps of very qualified applicants for not many places, but occasionally they even let clowns like me through.
This link tells you about registration (http://www.psychologistsboard.org.nz/). It should be a good place to start. Feel free to PM if there might be anything else I can help with.

Bikernereid

14th January 2008, 11:40

I am at the University of Portsmouth and yes I shall be completing my MSc befoer I come here. I am at an amazing university with an excellent reputation and world class professors.

I have heard similar things about people coming fom places such as India and being registered as psychologists!! I have heard good things today re working here and being a psychologist so things are looking up.

Thanks for advice, always welcome!!

What Uni are you at and will you be done with your thesis before you come here? Would be an advantage if you complete your MSC and then migrate.

Try: www.seek.co.nz (http://www.seek.co.nz)

Most jobs are advertised there. You should not have a problem obtaining your permanant residency with those quals.

Some people come here from 3rd world countries where you can buy degrees for 5 pounds from the gutter.

Beemer

14th January 2008, 12:03

Corrections are screaming out for staff. Every week in the papers.

That's probably how my psycho sister got a job at Rimutaka!

jrandom

14th January 2008, 12:24

I have heard similar things about people coming fom places such as India and being registered as psychologists!!

India has some rather good universities.

You really are quite the condescending bigot, aren't you?

Bikernereid

14th January 2008, 19:42

Spoke to your sister today, she is mint and has a very good perspective on a great deal of things!! She has been very helpful and I am sure that the contact details she has given me will prove extremely useful. Thanks to both of you, you ROCK!!

PM sent.

Younger sister is a practicing clinical psychologist and has worked for corrections after completing her masters.

Good person to talk to for advice. See PM

Bikernereid

12th March 2008, 09:28

Someone sent me some psychology recruitment agency details but when my laptop crashed it deleted all my bookmarks. If anyone can resend me the contact details I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

scracha

12th March 2008, 21:47

Someone sent me some psychology recruitment agency details but when my laptop crashed it deleted all my bookmarks. If anyone can resend me the contact details I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Yeah, my PHD educated psyco...sorry..psychologist ex couldn't drive a laptop either.

Bikernereid

12th March 2008, 22:26

That is harsh and why would I want to drive a laptop, way too uncomfortable for me?

Yeah, my PHD educated psyco...sorry..psychologist ex couldn't drive a laptop either.

Kittyhawk

12th March 2008, 23:28

Have you tried the seek website?

scracha

13th March 2008, 06:57

That is harsh and why would I want to drive a laptop, way too uncomfortable for me?

How's it harsh? You're obviously intelligent but yet you didn't back up important information.

Bikernereid

13th March 2008, 07:09

Intellect, computer skills and common sense are all different skills. The computer ones are slightly lacking. Give me as messed up head over a laptop anyday of the week.

How's it harsh? You're obviously intelligent but yet you didn't back up important information.

smoky

13th March 2008, 07:58

Change your avatar.

Why? It's cool, a bit naughty and sophisticated, kind of like some of the people you meet around social and mental health services.

India has some rather good universities.

You really are quite the condescending bigot, aren't you?
Where’d that come from! Of course there are those who qualify in India and other countries who are up to it – but really the UK and NZ have a very good qualifications system that provides us with some sense of assurance.
Big jump from the good point “India has some rather good universities” to then calling her a “condescending bigot”!
You obviously have some deep issues you need to explore – you should see a psychologist

jrandom

13th March 2008, 17:20

you should see a psychologist

Maybe Bikern1mpho could help me out with a bit of treatment?

:love:

YellowDog

13th March 2008, 17:39

There's a lot of good help and guidance available at http://www.move2nz.com/

Mike and Tammy are ex-Poms and run the site from CHCH. They have a lot of experience and can certainly point you in the right direction. You can search the forums for people in similar situations, plus post for help (like you have here). The process from EOI to ITA can be quite daunting so it is good to be prepared and make sure you score enough points to be invited to apply.

I do know a couple in your industry, their names escape me for now, but they are on Move2NZ. One is a trauma councillor and the other a probation officer. They say there is a real shortage of people in their industry.

Good luck to you.