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Competition for Talents in New Zealand

05/06/2018

New Zealand’s shortage in constructions workers now critical

17/04/202005/06/2018

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 needs more than 50,000 construction workers by 2022 to meet demand With an expected growth of 11 per cent between 2016 and 2022 for the construction industry as a whole, industry …

Medicals and X-rays for visas

17/04/202004/05/2018

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 by an Approved Panel Physician. Only doctors and radiologists approved by Immigration New Zealand can certify your standard of health. Medicals are expensive Medical are expensive and only valid for 3 months before they are lodged with a visa application. …

New Zealand Investor and Entrepreneur visa

17/04/202001/05/2018

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 Zealand residence via the Investor 1 (Investor plus) resident visa. If you have $3m, the Investor 2 visa is an option. If you have any less, the Entrepreneur visas may be an …

Technical experts required

17/04/202016/04/2018

Technical jobs opportunities in New Zealand The trades industry is booming in New Zealand! There are Engineers positions all around New Zealand, but also job opportunities for technicians and trades workers. Technical roles cannot be fulfilled by the local workforce There is a chronic shortage of staff in New Zealand, in many skilled position of the Trades industry. Our partner recruiter is currently looking for: Line Mechanics Wiremen Electrical Fitters Substation Maintainers Network designers Network planners Qualified and/or experienced trades …

Radiologists WANTED in New Zealand

17/04/202016/04/2018

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 Term Skill Shortage List. Qualified and/or experienced radiologist have very good job prospects in New Zealand, whether their potential employer is INZ Accredited or not. Occupational Registration There are great job opportunities in New Zealand …

50,000 jobs in NZ for construction workers

17/04/202029/03/2018

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, this means there are a lot of opportunities to migrate to NZ for those that have the skillset needed to contribute to the building of new houses, roads, and other …

Study Construction in New Zealand

08/01/202029/03/2018

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 to move into project management, or a fresh graduate in a related field, you will be able to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively organise and manage activities on …

New Zealand education agents not all the same

08/01/202029/03/2018

Chose your New Zealand education agent carefully INZ refused most of the student visa applications from some education agents in India, Vietnam and the Philippines (2017). New Zealand student visa approval rates Some agents in India registered a 98% decline rate in their student visa applications while the approval rate is usually around 70% for the countries named above. Not all applications are declined on reasons that could be related to a poor eligibility assessment. In fact, many applicants struggle …

Electricians WANTED in New Zealand

22/03/2018

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