12/10/2014
New Zealand ranked as one of the least corrupt and most politically stable
Out of 130 countries New Zealand has recently been ranked in the top 10 as one of the least corrupt and politically stable. This makes living in New Zealand a...
12/11/2014
New Zealand comes up trumps for expats.
Migrants newly established in New Zealand would best describe the country as friendly and welcoming. A recent HSBC Expat Survey, which annually questions expats living in 34 countries around the world,...
26/11/2014
Why move to New Zealand, in 30 words or less
“It’s a great place to work, we have great career opportunities, (and) a terrific quality of life” says New Zealand’s Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce. With 50,000 jobs...
18/02/2015
A snapshot into New Zealand life
For a quick overview of New Zealand’s economy, people, and government, it is a good idea to look into the yearly New Zealand in Profile, published by Statistics New Zealand. The 2015...
19/08/2015
New Incentives Offered for Migration to the Regions
By David Fisher, New Zealand Shores, Law and Policy Adviser On 26 July this year the Government made an announcement that changes would be made to Immigration policy...
12/11/2015
New Zealand Immigration Fees Set To Rise
On the 9th of November 2015 he Government announced that as a result of a cost review they will be increasing government immigration charges by 8.3 per cent overall. The...
17/11/2015
New Zealand seeks students from Vietnam
As the two governments make attempts to boost trade links, New Zealand Universities are set to benefit from an increased drive for Vietnamese students to study in New Zealand. New...
19/11/2015
Are your skills in demand in New Zealand?
By David Fisher, New Zealand Shores, Law and Policy Adviser The subject of this article is one which is very important for anyone wanting to emigrate to New...
27/07/2017
NZ Government backs down on immigration policy changes
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has just announced a lowering of the previously-announced salary thresholds announced in April. Lower skilled visa holders on less than $41,538 a year will get visas...
28/08/2017
How immigration changes will affect workers
Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse has confirmed the intent of the latest immigration policy changes.
30/08/2017
Summary of changes to the Skilled Migrant Category
The Skilled Migrant Category changes, implemented on 28 August 2017, are designed to ensure we are attracting migrants who bring the most economic benefits to New Zealand and to improve...
30/08/2017
Summary of changes to the Essential Skills Temporary work visa category
The Essential Skills changes of 28 August 2017 are designed to maintain employer access to temporary migrant workers when there are genuine shortages, and reduce expectations of settlement from temporary...
31/08/2017
Focus on WITT’s Graduate Diploma in Operations and Production Management (level 7)
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, based in New Plymouth, is offering an October 2017 intake for 1 year the Graduate Diploma in Project Management AND the Graduate Diploma...
07/09/2017
Focus on UNITEC’s Graduate Diploma in Computing
Let’s take a look at a popular option: UNITEC’s Graduate Diploma in Computing.
18/09/2017
Sheet metal fabricators wanted!
One of our partner employers in the Hamilton region is looking for at least 5 staff with either of experience in Sheet metal fabrication, Stainless steel fabrication, or Welding.
25/09/2017
New Zealand: wilderness on your doorstep
A great success story of a Scot moving from Glasgow to Wellington. Find out about the many reasons why moving to Wellington might be the best decision you make in...
26/09/2017
ICT Accounts Manager wanted
Our partner employer is looking for an IT Key Accounts Manager. The company specialises in providing enterprise quality IT services (hardware, software, systems management and advice) for small and medium-sized...
09/10/2017
Overseas builders wanted!
Are you an experienced builder looking for new job, a new life, or new challenges?
15/01/2018
Changes to remuneration thresholds for Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills policy
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Salary thresholds for Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category updated
Read more13/10/2020