22nd February 2007

Three things NZ related today, actually, 4 things:

1. Our police conviction records arrived in the post today - thankfully both are clean, so that's one hurdle cleared.
2. I phoned New Zealand House to try to find out if there'd been any progress on the EOI. The girl was pleasant enough but basically said that if I didn't have a job offer it'd be 3 months, etc. etc. It was worth a try.
3. I spoke to my new NZ contact who wishes to talk further with me on the 23rd - so that may yield something positive.
4. I received an email back from the NZQA saying that my qualification couldn't be assessed as, and I quote "The Qualifications Recognition Service will only assess qualifications that are awarded by recognised, accredited and quality assured institutions. The recognition, accreditation and quality assurance must be obtained by the organisation that the government for that particular country has deemed responsible." This is in line with the guidance set out in the guide and assessment of International Qualifications. More and more I'm starting to believe that the ITA won't come as a result of me not having a university degree. My one light of hope is that NZ House (based in London) who are responsible for the ITA recognise my professional qualifications and that they also contribute towards the area of skills shortage in NZ.

I'll have to cancel the medical appointments set for Monday. Pointless doing anything now until the ITA arrives (or otherwise).

All of a sudden, the glass is half empty. Waiting around doesn't help...