[AnimatingKiwiToBe]

Hi all,
Great info on this site, and you're all a bunch of very lively folk.

I've been reading the forum for awhile now, and am presented with a situation.

I work in Film Animation, and this profession is listed on the Long Term Skill Shortages list.

I am wondering if it would be best for me to initially attempt for a work vista, or just go straight for the citizenship.

I have full confidence that I can acquire a job within a reasonable amount of time in New Zealand. My primary goal is to eventually work for Weta Digital (Lord of the Rings, King Kong, etc).. I have 3 years experience in the industry, and until I hypothetically hit the apex of "Weta".. I'd easily fill any local post-production house positions.

the question remains, should I first inquire about employment in NZ, THEN go for a work permit, THEN while there.. go for citizenship?.. or go for inquiring about employment, then look towards citizenship...

or just go straight for citizenship, and do what I need to once there.

Thanks at for helping me with this, as I'm sure I'd help anyone else after i get there( if i hopefully do) ..

-a hopefull.