HELP-Wanting to emmigrate-Psychologist/Corrections work wanted

**Joni** · 9th January 2008, 08:26

Originally Posted by marty

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.

Originally Posted by Joni

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.

Originally Posted by jrandom

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

Best of luck.

**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

Originally Posted by Blackbird

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

Corrections will also sponsor you.....

**cowpoos** · 9th January 2008, 11:18

Originally Posted by jrandom

*wanders outside*

Oh, look, a GSX1400.

lol

Originally Posted by Big Dave

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

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. 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!!

Originally Posted by mynameis

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

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.