Hi,
Sorry, I'll try and answer your questions now.

If you just go to NZ on holiday tgere is one limit.
If you get a holiday visa it can be much longer.

I'm in the uk, so I'll talk about it for us. You'll have to check for yourself.

Visitors visa allow 9 months, extendable to 12 is you can prove funds, and have been well behaved !

So, that gives you much more time.

It's very common. I can't give you figures.
It's also very common to go on a short holiday (2 weeks say).
Prepare lots of interviews first. That's much easier when you say "I'm going to be in xxx on yyy". Then they'll say, "oh great come in and see us".
It's the I'm here can I have a job that's doesn't work very much.

I'm afraid I don't know what the market is like for me (and therefore you).
You can check out various places for an idea (These are all from my website):

Jobs Letter ? Articles on the jobs market
You can search for topics in previous newsletters. Well worth a look to see what the jobs market is like.
http://www.jobsletter.org.nz/

New Zealand Herald
http://www.nzherald.co.nz

Canterbury Software Forum
http://www.mail-archive.com/csforum@.../maillist.html

That ones based in NZ, so you get to see what they are talking about.
You can see it from their perspective. Quite useful.

About CVs.
The CVs in NZ have their own style.
Check out guides on CVs written in NZ.
Again on my website, links to carrer guides.

WorkSite (gov gateway) - Finding a job guide (CVs & interviews etc)
http://www.workandincome.govt.nz/pdf..._find_work.pdf

That's probably the best starting point.
The others are under "Career Guides".

As I said, face-to-face is almost the only way. Unless you have specialist sort-after skills.
You'd find it easier if you were a nurse.

We have a similar problem the our dog.

You would be much better off with 5 more points.
Getting a 2 year work permit before going to NZ is my hope !!!!
Else, it's everyone to NZ and hope for a job offer.

How have I done ?
Ask away. I'll try - I'm very trying :lol: :lol:

PS One thing I ask in exchange for this help.
No not money.
If you find out something useful. It could be a good article on the jobs market for our field, or a great website I've not found yet.
Just let me know.
OK ?

Cheers

Steve