Sorry KH, I'm a bit late in adding my tuppenceworth. Would like to confirm Taffy's observations of Kiwi life - you have got to get out there talking to people and telling them you are looking for a job. A lot of jobs are not advertised, and that can include teaching as I believe a recent vacancy at my kids' school was filled without advertising.
After a 'reality check', I went out and told people I was seriously looking for work - friends, kids' parents, teachers, bank manager, hairdresser, the guy in the motel we stayed at ... within a couple of weeks I was offered three jobs. Two other friends have recently done the same thing.
Letting us know on this forum could be a small help as no doubt some of us will remember what you said and let you know if we hear of anything. I certainly would, even though it won't be Christchurch!
