Shane;
Thanks for the overseas CWI information. I think you and I might have spoken before. I'm an American married to a kiwi (lucky guy!!!!).
Our plans are to relocate to New Zealand within the next 10 years (hopefully South Island, Marlborough Region but also open to North Island).
I've been pushing both AWS and CBIP to have a reciprocity agreement such as that enjoyed between AWS and CSWIP. To date I've not had any success. However, I am a former staff member of AWS and still have a few very good contacts in industry so I intend to continue pushing for this.
Aside from my own selfish issues of wanting my own certification recognised in NZ, I also desire that NZ be brought more recognised in the welding world. After all, HERA probably has some of the most advanced seismic studies anywhere in the world!
Okay, I would appreciate any additional information you could provide about working in NZ in the weld inspection industry and, for my part, if you need any additional information, contacts, etc., about working international I will be happy to provide them to you!
Have a great day!
Warm regards,
Jon