Our office in London offers a range of nanny jobs based predominantly in the greater London area. We also deal with jobs based throughout the UK and Europe.
If you are interested in working in the UK/ Europe we can register you in person in Auckland or London, or if that is not possible via e-mail, fax or post.
Once we have your details the London office will liase with you regarding your search for work. You can also keep an eye on our website and let us know if any suitable jobs come up.
We are also able to help you organise phones, bank accounts and accomodation on arrival, and give you lots of info and tips on moving to and living in London.
Getting a UK work visa
For most commonwealth countries your working visa options for the UK are:
Youth Mobility Scheme
In November 2008 the Working Holidaymaker Scheme stopped and the new Youth Mobility Scheme for those aged between 18 and 30 took effect. The Youth Mobility Scheme has added benefits for New Zealanders as young New Zealanders will have no restrictions on the amount of time they can spend working in the UK for the two year period. Among the new requirements, applicants for Youth Mobility Scheme visas will need to show they have the equivalent of £1600 (approximately NZ$4,500 at today’s exchange rate) to cover living expenses for their initial period in the UK.
UK Ancestry Visa
This is a 5 year visa which you can apply for if you have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
Right of Abode Visa
This is a permanent working visa which you can apply for if your parents were born in the UK.
British or European Passport
This would give you permanent rights to work in the UK or anywhere in Europe.
Spousal Visa
If your husband/ partner has a permanent UK visa you may be eligable for a Spousal Visa.
Student Visa
This would give you at least 6 months. You can only work 20 hours per week during term time but you can work full time during the holidays. You must show you have been accepted on a registered course (www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister/) and can support yourself during your time here.
Tier 2 Skilled Workers
There is also a new Work Permit system known as Tier 2 Skilled Workers, part of the UK’s new points-based system. People wanting to apply for Tier 2 visas need to be sponsored by an employer in the UK. There are also further criteria that applicants need to satisfy with regard to minimum salary requirements and recognised educational qualification. Tier 1 for highly-skilled migrants is already up-and-running and along with ancestry visas remains unchanged.
For info on all visa types go to http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en/
For more information on visas or to look up the application process please see:
Australia: http://bhc.britaus.net/Visas/visadefault.asp
NZ: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/branch/londonbranchhome/whs
South Africa: http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/
Canada: www.britainincanada.org/