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Immigration New Zealand

Immigration New Zealand looks after New Zealand’s immigration rules and laws, which in turn support our economic growth and strengthen our relationship with other parts of the world.

They offer a range of visas to help those who can contribute to New Zealand to visit, work, study, live, or invest here.

Auckland Jewish Immigration provides free updated visa information and a Jewish approach to the immigration process.

Visa Options Check

Check if you are eligible for a New Zealand visa. The results show the visas you may be eligible for, but you need to apply to Immigration New Zealand for approval. There is NO guarantee your application will be approved. Start by choosing from the options below:

Visit - Visit New Zealand for a short period

  • Tourist
  • Visit family or friends
  • Working holiday
  • Business visitor
  • Go to the Immigration New Zealand website here

Study - Study in New Zealand

  • Learn English
  • Attend a primary or secondary school
  • Attend a university or polytechnic
  • Go to the Immigration New Zealand website here

Work - Work in New Zealand temporarily or permanently

  • Skilled work
  • Working holiday
  • Work after study
  • Start or buy a business
  • Join a partner
  • Go to the Immigration New Zealand website here

Great job opportunities: A range of specialist openings

There are many openings for specialists in industries such as medicine, engineering and IT. But there are also opportunities to contribute more generalist skills.There are 11 key areas of work where skilled workers are definitely needed in New Zealand in 2013 and going forward:

  • Healthcare
  • Health technology
  • Information technology
  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Construction
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Oil and gas
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Business and finance

If your profession isn't mentioned above or you require more comprehensive information then visit Careers New Zealand.

Go to the Immigration New Zealand website - https://www.immigration.govt.nz

Skill shortage lists

Some skills are in chronically short supply, and Immigration New Zealand has lists of skill shortages.

If you are offered a job which appears on a skill shortage list and you have the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work and residence visa will be easier. This is because the Government has identified that employers need to recruit people from overseas to help meet demand for your skills.

But if your job is not on a shortage list, don't be disheartened. There are other work visa and resident visa options that might be right for you.

Balance business with pleasure

Imagine a place where you can work to the highest professional standards, then in half an hour or less be relaxing on a beach, hiking through beautiful native bush, pounding down a mountain bike track or just chilling with friends in your back garden over a fine New Zealand wine.

That's what you can look forward to when you bring your skills to New Zealand.

But if your job is not on a shortage list, don't be disheartened. There are other work visa and resident visa options that might be right for you.

Employment - New Kiwis

The purpose of New Kiwis is to connect overseas and local migrant job seekers with New Zealand Employers. For help
with your recruitment at no cost New Zealand Employers are able to tap into local skills or if you can't find the skills
you need in New Zealand we will help you go global.

If you are a returning Kiwi or a Migrant job seeker looking to live and work in New Zealand New Kiwis hosts
informational resources to help you make an informed decision about New Zealand jobs and moving to New Zealand.

Job searching in New Zealand is very likely to differ from the way in which you job searched in your country.

New Kiwis provides information about searching for a job in New Zealand including how to write a great CV and
where to go to find out about your industry and occupation.

New Kiwis is a national employment initiative by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and Immigration New Zealand.

Job seekers - click here
Employers - click here

Finding and applying for jobs

If you're thinking of coming to New Zealand to work for a few years, or maybe even to settle, you'll need a work or resident visa. To get that - you're likely to need a job. It's perfectly acceptable and legal to apply for jobs before you get a visa. Employers generally understand the situation, and when you get a job, will help you with your visa application. Just remember however you won't be able to start working, and earning, until your visa is approved.

This section has practical information to help you find a job in New Zealand. As you'll see, even if you're not yet in the country, there's lots you can do to get started.

Other skills and avenues

If your skills aren't on the shortage lists or you'd really like to go for residency, it may still be possible to get a visa.

For instance, you may be able to apply for residency as a Skilled Migrant. You may also be able to apply for a work visa if you're offered a job by an employer who can't find a local worker for the vacancy.

Job market overview

From the Ministry of business Innovation and Employment:

  • The unemployment rate now 4.4%.
  • Labour demand remain srobust, with strong quarterly employment growth.
  • We expect labour demand to remain solid over the next 3 years, driven by construction, business services, health and education.
  • Labour supply has been growing strongly, on the back of migration-led population growth, and record parcipation rates.
  • The labour market is tightening, with spare capacity drying up, and businesses finding it harder to get workers with the right skills, even with the strong growth in labour supply.
  • Tightening of the labour market is yet to be reflected in wage growth, despite one-off increases from pay settlements with carer and support workers.

Job market & key industries

While employment conditions are expected remain strong, the Government forecasts target the growth rate for 2018 in identifying the shortage of skill occupations.

There are many job openings for specialists in industries such as medicine, engineering and IT. But there are also opportunities to contribute more generalist skills.

Skills in demand

Some skills are in chronically short supply, and Immigration New Zealand has lists of skill shortages.

If you are offered a job in New Zealand which appears on a skill shortage list and you have the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work and residence visa will be easier.

This is because the Government has identified that employers need to recruit people from overseas to help meet demand for your skills.

A full list of current skill shortages in New Zealand can be found through site below:-

http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz

Job sites to explore

Specialist sites - sites designed to connect offshore workers with NZ employers:

Other job sites - lots of jobs, but employers will not always be open to hiring from overseas:

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