Changes to post study work visa announced Earlier this week, Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announced proposed changes to post-study work rights, in order to help eliminate migrant exploitation and ensure the skills acquired through studying in New Zealand contribute to the country's economy. It has been suggested that the study pathway...
05/06/2018
Constructions workers shortage now critical in New Zealand. Ever since the news raised the issue, the skill shortage in the construction industry has only been getting worse. And the trend is looking grim for New Zealand employers who are struggling to find the right skillset to run their business. NZ...
04/05/2018
Do I need to provide Medical Reports and X-rays? Health requirements may be different depending on your visa To prove that you have an Acceptable Standard of Health ('ASH'), you may have to provide a medical report or a chest x-ray certificate with your visa application. These must be done...
01/05/2018
High decline rate for New Zealand business visas Is business migration really the best pathway for you? The New Zealand entrepreneur visa was introduced in 2014 to replace the long term business visa. If you have NZ$10 million to invest in New Zealand over a 3-year period, you can apply for New...
16/04/2018
Technical jobs opportunities in New Zealand One of our partners, a large technical recruiter specialised in Civil, Construction, Industrial and Energy, is looking for a variety of roles. The trades industry is booming in New Zealand! There are Engineers positions all around New Zealand, but also job opportunities for technicians and...
16/04/2018
Radiologist shortage in New Zealand A large hospital in Central North Island (Hamilton) has seen their radiology services under strain due to chronic staff shortage. A skilled occupation on an Absolute Skills shortage list Radiologists are recognised as being in chronic shortage as shown by their inclusion in the Long...
29/03/2018
Overseas workers needed to bridge the workforce shortfall The skill shortage in the construction industry is such that an estimated 55,000 to 60,000 additional workers are expected to be needed in the next 5 years. With almost 70% of jobs on the long term skill shortage in the construction industry,...
29/03/2018
Did you know? Zealand Shores is an agent for a wide range of Education Providers. Let's take a look at a popular option: UNITEC's Graduate Diploma in Construction Management. A pathway to a job on the skills shortage list If you are already working in the construction industry and want...
15/03/2018
New reciprocal agreement NZ-Portugal A new agreement will allow young Portuguese to apply for Working Holiday Visas A new reciprocal deal with Portugal will enable 50 Portuguese to come to New Zealand on a Working Holiday visa for up to 12 months! The Portugal-New Zealand working holiday scheme will...
13/03/2018
INZ taking too long to process visas? Visa processing times in Auckland take longer than the rest of country Radio NZ reveals that visas processed in Auckland take up to 3 times longer than the national average. Nationwide, it is also revealed that 1/2 of Residence applications assessments did not...