A fantastic collaboration between NZAOT members and suppliers (that’s us and maybe you!) has resulted in over 40 kilograms of Occupational Therapy text books being donated and freighted to Nigeria. What a great result, which will help educate future OTs in Nigeria. Well done to everybody who contributed books or freight costs!
So much to do – SO LITTLE TIME
23/04/2010 by MSINZThe theme at the moment seems to be WHERE DO I START ? When wanting to go to NZ to work. Our advice is professional registration should be your first step. It is the key to your availability to work and make a living in this beautiful country. Without professional registration you can not get a job which is most cases means no visa. If you are a Speech and Language Therapist you will need membership to NZSTA. It is not required by law that’s true but then again employers will not consider your application without it. If you are stuck or can’t see the wood from the trees get in touch we are here to answer questions you may have and/or point you in the right direction . You can find our contact details here http://www.medicalstaffing.co.nz/contact.asp .
Have a Plan!
04/03/2010 by MSINZNew Zealand has so many diverse places you can live and work . Each has its own opportunities that may or may not fit your individual life and career plan. Do take the time to have a think about what it is you want form the time you are planning to spend here. If it’s a permanent move it will be even more important to have these goals in mind. Being clear about what you want will help assess any opportunity more comprehensively and will save you heaps of energy. We are here to answer any questions you may have. Just get in touch.
What do I need to work in New Zealand?
02/03/2010 by MSINZWe often get asked this question. Two things that are critical are registration or membership of the relevant body that provides legal governance of your profession and the right to work in New Zealand . That may mean a relevant citizenship or the right kind of visa to cover your stay. For information on the right visa check out http://www.immigration.govt.nz . There are lots of option depending on your life and career plans. Feel free to get in touch with our team at any time to ask any questions you may have http://www.medicalstaffing.co.nz/contact.asp . Looking forward to hearing from you.
Frances Rutherford Award going to Grace O’Sullivan
25/02/2010 by MSINZWe whole-heartedly congratulate Grace O’Sullivan to winning the most prestigious award to be awarded to a New Zealand Occupational Therapist. Grace has been recognised for her passionate work to advocate both for her clients and the profession. She is off cause the winner of our 2005 Medical Staffing International / NZAOT Achievement Award. Grace was able to use her awards funds to participate in the WFOT conference that was held in Australia at that time. You can learn more about her award on our website http://www.medicalstaffing.co.nz/s-occupational-therapy2005.asp . Medical Staffing International is proud to be able to support and recognise outstanding practitioners through our award.
Get their buy in!!
22/02/2010 by MSINZConsidering the move to another place in the world is a fantastic time to create new opportunities for all parties involved in this adventure. To create a lasting positive and functional outcome its is our experience that it is important that everyone feels heard and is ready to strive for the same overall goal. Moving short or long-term is an exciting yet stressful phase in your live. It is so much easier to conquer the hard calls that will have to be made in such a mayor change in live if you can all see the common goals strongly and are working as a team to overcome any challenges that might occur.
New Zealand Professional Registration
19/02/2010 by MSINZYes it’s that time of year again where the Physiotherapy , Occupational Therapy, Dieticians , Podiatrists and Radiography Boards in New Zealand will send out reminders that give you the opportunity to update them on your registration status for the upcoming year. Make sure they know your current address so you don’t miss this opportunity. Getting back on the Register in a hurry to make a buck or two is something you don’t want to do!! Let us know of any questions you may have. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Our services are free to candidates!!!!
17/02/2010 by MSINZOur team talks to lots of candidates from all walks of life throughout our working days. We have themes running through the conversations from time to time . The theme right now appears to be: What do I have to pay to use Medical Staffings expertise to find me a job in New Zealand ? You know what the answer is all good – NOTHING – ZIP – NADA .
The first go
17/02/2010 by MSINZMedical Staffing is going with the times and using different media to keep you informed of all things allied health in New Zealand. We have just had a go at setting up this blog lets hope we ticked all the right buttons. The Gravitar still needs some work - we couldn’t get the cropper thingy to work the way we wanted it to. It sure is an interesting learning opportunity! Let us know what you want to learn about working and living in NZ as an allied health professional. We are here to answer your questions. More from us tomorrow……fingers crossed.
