Webinars and videos

We are discussing with Michelle who came to New Zealand from the Philippines on a visitor visa with her husband and three children, just to test the water. Today she is completing a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education) at New Zealand Tertiary College in Auckland, graduating August 2026, and finally pursuing the teaching dream she set aside years ago.

In this interview with Klarence Oliveros, Licensed Immigration Adviser at New Zealand Shores, Michelle shares her family's journey: why they chose New Zealand, how she switched from Business Administration to early childhood education, and what life is really like for a Filipino family settling in Aotearoa.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Michelle: studying ECE at New Zealand Tertiary College
01:24 Why New Zealand? Work-life balance and raising children
03:39 From Business Administration to her childhood dream of teaching
06:49 What surprised her about early childhood education in NZ
08:33 How her three children (11, 8 and 5) are settling into Kiwi schools
11:21 Work-life balance, family time and her children's health
13:42 How she found New Zealand Shores on YouTube
15:54 Michelle's message for Filipinos dreaming of New Zealand

💬 MICHELLE'S KEY TAKEAWAYS
- A career change is achievable: her business degree opened the pathway to a graduate diploma
- NZ early childhood education empowers children and embraces diverse cultures and languages
- With the right licensed immigration adviser, the challenges along the way become manageable

✅ WANT TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND?
We assist with both course enrolment and your visa application, including options for your partner and children. Start with an assessment of your pathway:
🔗 https://www.newzealandshores.com
📧 [email protected]

New Zealand Shores has been helping families migrate to New Zealand since 2009. All advice is provided by Licensed Immigration Advisers regulated by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

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A criminal record does not automatically mean your New Zealand visa will be declined. In many cases, what it means is that you need to make an extra argument to Immigration New Zealand through what is called a character waiver.

In this video, Licensed Immigration Adviser Charlotte Stockman from New Zealand Shores explains how INZ assesses character issues, when a character waiver is needed, and why full disclosure is always the safest path. With over a decade in the industry and hundreds of character waivers submitted, Charlotte answers the question we get asked daily.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Does a criminal record mean my NZ visa will be declined?
00:45 When police certificates are required (residence and 24-month+ visas)
01:50 What triggers a character waiver
02:40 What a character waiver actually is
03:30 What Immigration New Zealand considers: time passed, conviction type, your benefit to NZ
04:20 Expunged records: why you must still declare them

🔑 KEY POINTS
- Police certificates are required from your country of citizenship, and potentially any country you have lived in since age 17
- INZ looks at how long ago the offence occurred, the type of conviction, and the contribution you will make to New Zealand
- Even if a charge has been expunged and no longer shows on your police certificate, you must still declare it to INZ
- INZ typically allows two chances to respond before assessing a character waiver

✅ WORRIED ABOUT SOMETHING ON YOUR RECORD?
Have a confidential chat with a licensed adviser about how your history affects your visa options:
🔗 https://www.newzealandshores.com
📧 [email protected]

New Zealand Shores has been helping families migrate to New Zealand since 2009. All advice is provided by Licensed Immigration Advisers regulated by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

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A job offer is the make-or-break step for most skilled migrants moving to New Zealand. Whether you are applying for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or working towards residence, employers need confidence that you will actually get your visa and arrive ready to work.

In this video, Licensed Immigration Adviser Charlotte Stockman from New Zealand Shores shares the three biggest mistakes we see offshore candidates make when applying for jobs in New Zealand, drawn from helping tens of thousands of families migrate since 2009:

⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Why the job offer is the crucial step for skilled migration
01:20 Mistake 1: Not knowing your visa eligibility before applying
02:45 Mistake 2: No research on the job, company or region
04:30 Mistake 3: Sending generic CVs and cover letters
05:40 How our Job Search Support Package helps you stand out

💼 OUR JOB SEARCH SUPPORT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- A personalised New Zealand job search strategy with targeted recruiters and employers
- A cover letter template designed for the NZ market
- A New Zealand-formatted CV (two pages maximum, the way Kiwi employers expect)
- A New Zealand point of contact who can answer employers' visa questions directly

✅ START WITH A FREE ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT
Find out which visas you qualify for and how long the process will take before you start applying:
🔗 https://www.newzealandshores.com
📧 [email protected]

New Zealand Shores has been helping families migrate to New Zealand since 2009. All advice is provided by Licensed Immigration Advisers regulated by the Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA).

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From 24 August 2026, Immigration New Zealand is making a major change to how the median wage applies under the Skilled Work Experience pathway, part of the Skilled Migrant Category changes. In this video, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores explains why this is such significant news for anyone working towards residency.

Key points covered:
- You only need to meet the median wage that was in place when you started accruing your work experience, not the median wage at the time of your residence application
- Why this is a significant departure from years of previous INZ policy
- How this helps people whose employers are unable or unwilling to provide continuous pay rises
- The change will also be extended to the Work to Residence pathway (including Green List Tier 2), the Care Workforce pathway, and the Transport Sector pathway

This means you no longer need continual pay rises to remain eligible, you simply need to have met the median wage at the time you started accruing your New Zealand work experience.

Not sure how this affects your eligibility? We can help. Reach out to us at [email protected] or request an eligibility assessment through our website, and our licensed advisers will give you a definitive answer on your pathway to residence.

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From 24 August 2026, New Zealand is introducing significant changes to residency policy under the Skilled Migrant Category, including two new pathways: the Skilled Work Experience pathway and the Trades and Technicians pathway. In this video, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores explains a key clarification Immigration New Zealand has just released.

Key points covered:
- INZ will not accept evidence of self-employment in New Zealand to deem you skilled under the Skilled Work Experience pathway or the Trades and Technicians pathway
- Why this matters for people on open partnership work visas who have picked up contract work
- How this affects who can apply as the principal applicant for residence
- Why some applicants may need to look at their partner's eligibility to find a pathway to residency

Not sure how this change affects your situation? We can help. Reach out to us at [email protected] or request an eligibility assessment through our website, and our licensed advisers will assess your pathway to residence in New Zealand.

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Immigration New Zealand has released new clarifications for the Trades and Technicians pathway under the Skilled Migrant Category, going live on 24 August 2026. In this video, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores breaks down what these changes mean for you.

Key points covered:
- Overseas qualifications below bachelor's degree level now require a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) assessment
- New Zealand-obtained qualifications can be assessed directly by INZ
- The 120-credit threshold explained, including how INZ will combine a Level 3 and Level 4 qualification to reach 120 credits (NZ-obtained qualifications only)
- Why offshore qualifications must independently meet the 120-credit equivalent at Level 4 or higher

Not sure how these changes affect your situation? We can help. Reach out to us at [email protected] or request an eligibility assessment through our website, and our licensed advisers will assess your eligibility for the Trades and Technicians pathway.

Watch our full Trades & Technicians eligibility video for more detail on this pathway.

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Thinking about moving to New Zealand for work?

In this mid-2026 update, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores shares the top six industries where New Zealand employers are actively recruiting skilled migrants right now, and what that could mean for your visa pathway.

Industries covered:
- Healthcare including GPs, doctors, and broader healthcare specialists
- ICT with a focus on cybersecurity and AI experience
- Finance and accounting particularly those with international experience at major firms
- Construction and engineering with stronger demand in engineering and large-scale projects
- Executive and senior management roles for those with big corporate experience
- Trades and the rural sector including food production and primary industries

Whether you're a healthcare professional, a tech specialist, or an experienced executive, New Zealand may have more opportunities than you think. Watch to find out where your skills could take you.

Ready to explore your options? Get in touch with our team for a free eligibility assessment:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newzealandshores.com

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Big changes are coming to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV). From 1 June 2026, Immigration New Zealand is introducing English language requirements for certain skill level 3 applicants. In this video, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores breaks down exactly who is affected, what the threshold is, and what your options are.

What we cover:
- Who needs to provide English language evidence from 1 June 2026
- What ANZSCO and NOL skill level 3 means for your application
- The English language threshold (equivalent to IELTS band 4 overall)
- Alternative ways to meet the requirement without sitting a test
- The transitional period for existing AEWV holders (deadline: 1 December 2026)

Key dates to remember:

- 1 June 2026: English language evidence required for all new AEWV applicants in skill level 3 roles
- 1 December 2026: Transitional deadline for existing AEWV holders applying for an extension

If you're unsure whether these changes affect you, get in touch with our team for a personalised assessment.

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newzealandshores.com

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Thinking about working remotely from New Zealand? In this video, Charlotte from New Zealand Shores breaks down everything you need to know about the New Zealand digital nomad visa, including what it actually is, how long you can stay, and whether it can lead to permanent residency.

What we cover:

- What the digital nomad visa really is (and why it's not a separate visa category)
- How long you can stay in New Zealand as a digital nomad
- NZETA vs visitor visa: which one is right for you
- Whether the digital nomad visa can lead to New Zealand residency
- Residency pathways for digital nomads, including skilled employment, study, and investment

Whether you're a remote worker, freelancer, or online business owner, New Zealand could be your next long-term base. Watch to find out how.
Ready to explore your options?

Reach out to our team:

Email: [email protected]
Website: www.newzealandshores.com

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