Posted By Graham81
Well apart from the tax free payments there is the seemingly impossible task of finding information about H&S (OSH) in NZ!

Whether it be info on qualifications, opportunities or potential salaries within the H&S arena downunder, trying to unearth this info appears to be a thankless task.

My situation (a comfortable one, I am frustrated but not depressed!) can be summed up as follows;

1. I am 26.
2. I hold the following qualifications; BSc Hons Genetics. Postgrad Diploma-Management Studies. NEBOSH General Cert.
3. As a trained scientist I have Laboratory experience.
4. I currently work in London.
5. I have trained as a Transport Manager and since 2004 have worked as a Railway Station Manager responsible for 80+ staff and 17 station in London.
6. I have some practical experience of H&S, considerable in respect of operational experience but less so in regard of formal aspects such as report writing. Still my experience is 'rounded'.
7. My company is willing to fund a NEBOSH diploma but this will contractually lock me in 2yrs or I pay the costs (not such a terrible prospect)

Crucially, my partner is from what she describes as the promised land! and although I am possibly brainwashed I have to admit that the potential to emigrate is tempting.

I would like to explore the possibilty of developing a H&S career in NZ. My research thus far is considerable but info is far from forthcoming and is rarely precisely specific to NZ.

Please can anyone help with the following:

1. Any sources of information regarding H&S prospects, salaries, general opportunities in NZ.
2. Your general feel for such prospects (peoples views are often more reliable than stats and websites with hidden adgendas)
3. Is the H&S industry in NZ healthy, my impression is that it is in early but progressive development-I'm told it may be the next big thing in NZ.
4. Are the NEBOSH qualifications recognised in NZ. I appreciate some comments suggesting that AUZ look for degrees, might this apply to NZ, might this change?
5. Which qualifications are actually recognised in NZ H&S?
6. Where might I study such qualifications?
7. Am I wasting my time in consideration that my current role is not dedicated to H&S and thus I have arguably limited formal experience.

NZ holiday's are available to anyone who can successfully help me with this-the decision of all decisions (thus far in my young life!) **subject to ever getting there :-)

Thanks for any help that is offered.