Oveli Silibakola of Tikina Nadogo in Labasa a returning seasonal worker attended the Nadogo settlement public consultation with the Minister for Employment Jone Usamate to convey his sincere appreciation for the opportunity to work in New Zealand under the Recognised Seasonal Employer Work Scheme.
The 37-year-old who returned to Fiji last Monday says that the employment opportunity has enabled him to assist his family where he is able to make ends meet.
Silibakola says that he is grateful for the support and advice by the Ministry prior to his deployment.
He adds that he managed to bring back home a total savings of $7,000 FJD after his six months employment with employer, Apata in New Zealand where he was engaged in kiwi fruit picking and packing for the first 3 months and outdoor work in the last three months.
Silibakola has also urged other potential Fijian workers to give their best, if given the opportunity to work under the scheme so that they can open doors for other workers who also want to take part.
Silibakola will be re‑engaged with the same employer again next year.
