The expression of interest and points

This is the form that tells the New Zealand government that you want to emigrate to there. It costs NZ$400 (about £160) to submit it so you have to get it right. I am applying as a "Skilled Worker" but without a job I have about 120 points. 140 points is the usual breakpoint for automatic entry. With a job offer I am at 175 points.

To fill in this online form: http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/default.htm
Now register for the online services and you can fill in the form. The form says it will take 2 hours. Try 6 hours. The older you are, the more you have to enter like children, qualifications, family etc etc etc. This form is saved for you can have as many versions of it on the go at the same time but you can only submit one expression of interest, so make sure you get it right before you submit it.

I have worked out that I can get another 100 points if the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) to assess my postgraduate qualifications which will be another fee. They have to assess my degree too and pass this onto the NZ Teachers Council (the teachers professional registration body) to ensure that I get paid at the correct rate. Guess what. That is another fee .

Luckily the NZ government has a scheme that if you take up employment as a teacher within 3 months of arriving, you get $4000 (about £1600).
To claim this money: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/web/downloadable/dl5015_v1/2005-aug-international-relocation-grant-form.doc

I have to go to my various universities and get transcripts of every qualification.

Costs in this post : Nil
Running total : £150