Summer Work in New Zealand?

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
most definitely so.
We have 2 weeks school holidays in winter(usually in July), and you might get lucky then, since a lot of Physio Assistants are working mums, but...
Anyway, just try and don't give up.
And if you can't get into Physio/ Allied Health, try the HCA option. I'm sure, there's always a shortage there. General hospitals (DHB and private ones like Ascot in Auckland), private hospitals and resthomes would have jobs. Otherwise, there is also schools who have special needs/ rehabilitation departments (e.g. Wilson Home Trust in Auckland). They might need assistants.
Good luck,
Fyzzio

[physio88]

Do you think it would be best writing to the health boards/hospitals explaining my position and asking them what would be available for me?

I'm really confused about visas, as to whether I would be allowed on a student working visa or not as this is not a requirement to my course, I just want some experience, so I would have to go down a working visa route? I guess I will just have to ring up the visa office in London or write to them to sort it all out! I'm glad i'm starting looking now as I have a year to plan this, which it seems I might need!!!

Even if I can only work as a physio assistant for a few weeks and then a HCA for the rest of my stay I wouldn't mind, just so long as i'm in NZ!

[Fyzzio]

Hi,
sorry, don't know much about visas etc. But everyone who wants to work in NZ, needs a permit, ecen as a volunteer. Calling the NZ office in London sounds like the best idea to get information.
Yes, I would contact the DHBs etc directly. First, however, you need to decide, where you want to work. Once you decided on the city, get into contact. Would wait for that though until the beginning of the year. Those jobs will come up spontaneously and they won't be able to promise you anything. Let them know that you are available and what your skills are.
Cheers,
Fyzzio

[sjn2v07]

Hi Physio88

I am looking to do the same thing as you. I have just finished my 1st year of Physio and am hoping to do 2 months of work experience in New Zealand at the end of my 2nd year, so around May/June 2009. I agree it's difficult where to start so i have emailed the NZSP (New Zealand Society of Physiotherapists) and the Physio Board to find out more info. At the momement i'm working along the lines of a physio assistant.
Will let you know if i find out any more info.
These posts have been very helpful to me and it's nice to know there's someone else looking to do the same thing.

Sam