Immigration

CNC Machine operator/setter WANTED in NZ

A New Zealand employer based in Nelson is looking for a CNC Machine setter. The role qualifies for a 3-year work visa. You may also qualify for a residence visa, depending on your profile. The company is a highly innovative well established business that specialises in the design, development and manufacture of field rugged underwater instruments and equipment. Their highly experienced engineering team operates from Nelson, in New Zealand’s south island. The modern CNC machine shop includes a Hardinge 5 …

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Looking for boilermakers, metal fabricators, stainless steel, structural steel welders

A New Zealand employer is looking to fill the following positions as soon as possible. Up to 8 positions are available immediately. The roles all qualify for a 3-year work visa. You may also qualify for a residence visa, depending on your profile. The company is located in the North of New Zealand and is involved in all aspects of heavy engineering fabrication, from small one off jobs to large turn/key projects, including plant maintenance and repairs, and shut down …

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Parent Residence Category reopens

Parent Category resumes with lighter requirements The Parent Resident Visa restarts from 12 October 2022 with reduced requirements for sponsors. It allows any New Zealand resident and citizen who has lived here for at least 3 years to sponsor their parent’s application for residence if they meet the sponsorship criteria. The yearly quota is also increased from 1,000 to 2,500 per annum. What this means for NZ sponsors This category requires the applicant(s) to be sponsored by the New Zealand …

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Skilled Migrant Residence category reopens

Reopening of the Skilled Migrant Category After being paused for over 2 years, the reopening of the Skilled Migrant residence category is imminent. We will see a transitional phase over the next 12 months, before the category is revisited with new criteria mid-2023. Key dates The selection of expressions of interest (EOIs) for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will resume on 9 November 2022. The first selection will be on 9 November 2022 for all EOIs with at least …

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Chefs and hospitality workers wanted in NZ

Immigration support for hospitality and tourism sectors After consultation with employers and relevant industry bodies, the Government has decided to alleviate the requirements to bring in certain hospitality workers. These measures are targeted to support the hospitality and tourism sectors. “As the world recovers from COVID-19, labour shortages continue to be a persistent ongoing global symptom,” Immigration Minister Michael Wood said. Government announcement Lower requirements for Chefs A key catching point for the hospitality industry was Immigration’s recent requirement (released …

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Masks and COVID vaccine no longer required

The end of restrictions Today New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced that New Zealand’s main Covid-19 protections were being dropped from Tuesday 13th September. Watch on NZ Herald What this means This means that masks will no longer be required to be worn, except in certain high-risk environments such as healthcare and aged care facilities. it also means that vaccination is no longer mandatory to travel to New Zealand. Travellers and crew whose first international flight to New Zealand …

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Green list “Straight to residence” applications open today

Straight-to-residence visas now open A new, long-awaited residence pathway opens today. If you secure a role listed in the Green List under Tier 1 category, and you meet the requirements of the role, you may apply “Straight To Residence” under this category. Depending on the role you have secured from a NZ Accredited Employer, you may have to meet a certain threshold in terms of qualification, or work experience, or salary. You will also need to be aged under 56, …

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New Skilled residence pathways – Policy released

Immigration instructions now available Immigration New Zealand has finally released policy for the new residence pathways available to migrants being offered a role in an occupation on the “Green List” or at twice the New Zealand median wage. The long-awaited release provides details about the requirements under each category. All categories have an age limit of 55 years inclusive, require a job from an Accredited Employer, and have English requirements. Skilled Residence: 3 pathways Green List occupations: Straight to Residence …

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New residence pathways for “green List” occupations

Fast-track Residence for “Green list” jobs A new, fast tracked residence pathway will be available for people who come to New Zealand on a work visa from 4 July 2022 and apply for residence from September 2022. This residence application can also be applied for from offshore, from September. Eligible migrants include those who work or have a job offer in New Zealand in an occupation on the “Green List”. The list is split between occupations which qualify for “straight …

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JULY 2022 SEMINARS: MEET US IN SINGAPORE!

Working and Living in New Zealand – for Medical Professionals Come and join us to hear us speak about working and living as a health professional in New Zealand. SEMINAR BOOKING PERSONAL CONSULTATIONS ACCENT Health Recruitment: NZ needs health professionals Our partner recruiter Accent Health Recruitment is hosting this seminar for health professionals and will discuss the following: Job opportunities and recruitment advice Relocation Advice Housing Advice Information on schooling New Zealand Shores immigration consultants will provide Immigration advice the …

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