Keep up to date with New Zealand Immigration updates & job opportunities

Visa processing update

29/04/202114/05/2020

COVID-19 The Coronavirus crisis has heavily impacted Immigration New Zealand’s capacity to process all categories of visas, and has had an impact on visa applicants, accordingly. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, INZ has implemented the Epidemic Management Notice, which means applications from individuals who have a critical purpose for coming to New Zealand and some temporary visa categories for onshore visa applicants were strictly prioritised. May 2020 update 70% of onshore Immigration Officers are currently able to work, and increasing. …

Suspension of Temporary visas extended

10/06/202113/05/2020

Update 13 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand suspended the ability for overseas applicants to apply for certain temporary visas on 10 August 2020. This suspension is being extended to 6 August 2021. If you submitted a temporary visa application from offshore before the suspension and it has not been processed yet, it will remain paused until the suspension is lifted. Despite the current restrictions, it remains possible to travel to New Zealand under certain conditions and eligibility criteria More information …

COVID-19 – Facebook live

01/05/2020

The COVID-19 restrictions trigger a lot of questions for prospective migrants as well as current temporary visa holders. Facebook Live Our licensed advisers discussed all these matters in a 40mn video. If you missed our Facebook live, it is available to view online now View on Facebook

Press brake operator wanted in New Zealand

01/05/202009/04/2020

Press break operators wanted! An award winning marine company and highly sought after designer, manufacturer and global exporter of aluminium boats is urgently seeking experienced Press Operators to join the team at their factory in Invercargill. These positions are full-time, 40 hours per week with day and afternoon shift options available. To be successful in this role you will have: Previous experience operating a CNC Press – this is essential. The ability to read an interpret engineering drawings Have a …

INZ Exemptions to temporary travel ban

29/04/202101/04/2020

New Zealand temporary border closures and exceptions INZ has clarified the exceptions that will qualify to enter New Zealand during the temporary travel ban: Essential health workers, as confirmed by the Ministry of Health Other essential workers, as confirmed by the New Zealand Government Citizens of Samoa and Tonga making essential travel to New Zealand People coming to New Zealand for humanitarian reasons Partners, dependent children and legal guardians of, and who are traveling with: New Zealand citizens or permanent …

Pavlova recipe

31/08/202001/04/2020

A simple recipe for this Kiwi favourite! INGREDIENTS 6 egg whites 1 pinch of salt 2 cups caster sugar 1½ tsp vinegar 1½ tsp vanilla essence 1½ tsp cornflour whipped cream and fresh fruit for toppings RECIPE 1. Preheat oven to 150˚C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and draw a 20cm circle on the baking paper. This will be the shape of your creation. 2. Beat the egg whites (electric mixer recommended!) with the salt until stiff, then …

COVID-19 – Coronavirus – Frequently asked questions

29/04/202101/04/2020

Updated 16th April Are visas still being processed by Immigration New Zealand? Yes. During the lock down (until 22nd April) however Immigration NZ are only processing prioritised applications. We are still preparing and lodging applications, which is important to do so. Ensuring your visa applications are lodged with Immigration at earliest opportunity has several benefits: Sooner in the queue means the sooner it will be allocated to an INZ case officer for a decision Your visa will be subject to …

Covid-19 – New Zealand government’s response to Coronavirus

29/04/202101/04/2020

From Wednesday 25th March, NZ entered 4 weeks of isolation to try and reduce the spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus). New Zealand is obviously not alone in this initiative, many countries around the world are also currently in isolation. With New Zealand being a physically isolated country surrounded by ocean, combined with strong border control measures, we have been relatively spared from the virus so far. The government is providing fantastic (financial) support to employers and employees and there are …

Partnership advisor wanted!

14/04/202001/04/2020

Senior Stakeholder and Partnerships Advisor wanted in Hamilton The role The ideal candidate will strengthen, foster and develop relationships across the Waikato Regional Council education portfolios (schools, road safety, sustainability, waste, community) that deliver shared outcomes for the region. More information (NZQA website) The work: Strengthen and foster relationships that align to the strategic direction of the organisation. Developing, maintaining and monitoring the key stakeholder relationships and partnerships across the education portfolios, with this work supported by a relationships plan. …

NZQA: the New Zealand Qualification Authority updates their processes

31/08/202001/04/2020

Many of our clients need to have their overseas qualification(s) assessed by the New Zealand Qualification Authority. This government body has recently changed their processes. Why do I need an IQA? You may need an IQA in order to be deemed qualified for a role, on the basis of which you want to seek a work visa. You may also need to claim points for your overseas qualification under the Skilled Migrant residence category. More information (NZQA website) How does …