A success story: From Macedonia to New Zealand

We helped Dali and his family to move over from Macedonia. They are so glad they did, and they are now well settled just south of Christchurch. We had a few questions for them…   What country did you migrate from and when (year/month) ? We come from Republic of Macedonia, I came first on 1-st of September 2016 and after 4 months my wife and two daughters arrived, allowing me lots of time to get to know how things …

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Changes to remuneration thresholds for Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills policy

The remuneration thresholds implemented in August 2017 in the Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category have been revised, effective 15 January 2018. What does this mean for your job search, and could this impact your current situation? Threshold Before 15 January 2018 From 15 January For skilled employment at ANZSCO 1-3 $23.49 $24.29 hourly or $50,523 yearly For skilled employment at ANZSCO 14-5 $35.24 $36.44 hourly or $75,795 yearly To earn bonus points $46.98 $48.58 hourly or $101,046 …

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Study English in New Zealand

New  Zealand Shores is an agent for a diverse array of Education Providers, including WIE. We can assess your eligibility for this course or other courses. There are minimum English requirements for many New Zealand visas. Do you qualify? The Waikato Institute of Education is a recognised institution that specialises in English course and exam preparations, including Cambridge, IELTS, OET, etc. This special offer will prepare you to take the Cambridge ESOL examination in just 10 weeks, at a discounted price of NZ$3,200, …

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Skilled workers needed to assist with housing construction

The New Zealand Government has been announcing a major house building programme to address the country’s housing shortage. As employers are struggling to find the right talents and skills in sufficient numbers within the nation’s available workforce, they are having to turn to overseas talents to fill the gap, and the trend for 2018 is looking very good for those wanting to make the move to New Zealand. Seven building-related occupations have been added to the Immediate Skill Shortage List …

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Changes to Essential Skills in Demand (skill shortage lists)

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed its periodic review of two of the Skills Shortage lists (ESID) – the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). Your New Zealand employer may not need to advertise for your role Essentially, if your occupation is on the list and you meet the requirements, your New Zealand employer will not require a labour market test, or demonstrating that no suitable New Zealanders are …

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FOCUS on: a new Master for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology NMIT

Did you know? Zealand Shores is an agent for a diverse array of Education Providers, including Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. Let’s take a look at their new Master’s in Applied Management (MAM) or take our eligibility assessment now. NMIT offers open entry for holders of a degree in any subject area which is very unique. This Master’s degree is 18 months duration, 180 credits, and has three distinct parts: Part 1: Graduate Certificate in Applied Management 60 Credits/4 courses/Level …

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Quantity Surveyors WANTED

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Expression of Interest selections over the holiday period

EOI selections over the Christmas Holiday season for Skilled Migrant and Investor 2 categories During the holiday period, the Expression of Interest selections will be delayed until January 2018. The Skilled Migrant Category Expression of Interest (EOI) final draw for 2017 is taking place on Wednesday 13 December. The first draw in 2018 will take place on Wednesday the 10 January 2018. The Investor 2 Expression of Interest (EOI) final draw for 2017 is taking place on Thursday 14 December. …

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New Zealand’s best snorkeling spots, revealed

Amongst the hundreds of things to do when visiting in New Zealand, snorkeling isn’t what initially what springs to mind. Yet, there are truly amazing locations where the water is as clear as tropical islands’, with massive swarms of fish. So much so that the incredible Poor Knights Islands, in Northland, are being considered for World Heritage status. Explore NORTHLAND

New Zealand is the greatest country on Earth

…or at least, that’s what the Brits think! A recent survey in this year’s Telegraph Travel Awards conducted amongst almost 90,000 people in Great Britain revealed that New Zealand has been their favourite country for the last 5 years, with Maldives and South Africa coming 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Wine, outdoor sports, Māori culture, climate, gourmet food and absence of creepy-crawlies make New Zealand a destination of choice to visit and migrate to! Explore New Zealand Take our eligibility assessment!