>> With qualifications like that I suspect you would be welcomed with open arms >> in New Zealand, as Richard Prosser and one or two others mentioned. > I was told in NZ, the most new comers could do is to pick up apples > (or other fruits like Kiwi fruit) or do things related to the dairy > industry. ;-) I understand that you do need to have a job offer for a position which a NZer is not available to fill, but that's often achievable. I'm happy to advise re NZ on or off list as required. I can't tell you too much about employment but can comment on much else and can help access local information. What is / are your normal communication language(s)? Our major hydro areas are in the South Island where "snow happens" but we are not without hydro in the North where we mainly use snow to decorate our skifields and extreme adventure areas - and make great movie locations (see Lord of the Rings). Russell McMahon -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist