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Libertee  
#1 Posted : 10 September 2013 12:10:06(UTC)
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Libertee
Does anyone have any experience of working in New Zealand in Health and Safety ? I am moving there towards the end of the year - I have a Nebosh General Certificate and qualified Occupational Health Nurse Advisor qualifications. Any advice would be appreciated.
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nickygee  
#2 Posted : 11 September 2013 16:10:46(UTC)
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Hi Libertee

I worked on rotation on a drilling contract on board a platform off NZ over 2012. What I will say is you are picking the best time to get involved in HSE in NZ as they are suddenly waking up to how far behind the rest of the civilised world in terms of attitudes to safety. In fact of you do a little internet research you will see the NZ Govt. is now giving the matter a lot of focus. That said, you will find the "she'll be right" mind set still very prevalent, and their statistics prove it. Don't be put off though, Kiwis are great people and very warm and welcoming and it's a lovely country, not cheap though. Good luck
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Libertee  
#3 Posted : 17 September 2013 10:13:56(UTC)
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Libertee
Hi nickygee

Thanks for your reply. Its reassuring to know that its a good time to move over there. Fingers crossed I will be able to get work easily.
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nickygee  
#4 Posted : 20 September 2013 10:58:18(UTC)
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nickygee
If you don't mind me asking, where in NZ you going to be?
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Libertee  
#5 Posted : 26 September 2013 09:01:23(UTC)
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Around the Wellington/Palmerston North Area :)
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