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A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 24 February 2010 .
The following EOIs were selected:
| Selection criteria |
No. of EOIs |
| All EOIs above 140 points. |
392 |
| All EOIs with a job or a job offer claiming points between 100 and 135 points. |
117 |
| All EOIs with a points total between 120 and 135 points and claiming 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage. |
46 |
| All EOIs claiming 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 100 and 135 points. |
0 |
| All EOIs claiming 10 points for a qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage and with a points total between 100 and 135 points. |
0 |
| All EOIs with a points total of 125-135 points where there is no points claim for a job or job offer, work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage or qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage. |
0 |
| TOTAL SELECTION |
555 |
The next selection will take place in a fortnight.
An indepth explanation of specific terms used in the Skilled Migrant Policy can be found in our Self-Check Guide: 
To view the latest Long Term Skill Shortages List also published in November 2009
To view the latest Immediate Skill Shortages List published in November 2009 
Minimum investment of NZ$500.000 for business owners.
Please ask us about this new category to find out whether it might be an option for you:
Minimum investment lowered to NZ$1.5 Million
Please ask us about this new category to find out whether it might be an option for you:
May 2009: Ground breaking news published by Immigration New Zealand
Changes to the recognition and evidence of qualifications under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) will take effect from 25 May 2009.
Details of the upcoming policy changes are available now to enable those people intending to express interest under the SMC, those who have already submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI), and those people invited to apply for residence to make informed decisions about their EOI and/or subsequent residence application.
Summary of Changes
The List of Recognised Qualifications will be renamed the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment.
The list will be updated and expanded to include academic qualifications from the countries below:
Austria
Belgium
The Czech Republic
Denmark
France
Germany
Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Philippines
Poland
South Africa
Sweden
United Kingdom
United States of America
Level four trade qualifications and technical qualifications from Germany, South Africa, and the United Kingdom have also been added to this list. To qualify for points on the basis of being on this list, any requirements specified in the list must be met.
Level three trade qualifications from Germany, South Africa, and the United Kingdom have been added to the List of Qualifications Recognised as an Exception. To qualify for points on the basis of being on this list, any requirements specified in the list must be met.
Note that applicants who hold a qualification on the list do not need to provide a NZQA assessment.
A small number of qualifications have been removed:
Marine and Aviation lists have been removed, and
Social Worker qualifications have been removed from the United Kingdom list.
(Source:Immigration New Zealand)
The biannual review of the LTSSL, which is administered by the Department of Labour, sees eight occupations removed from the list. The list comprises occupations deemed to be in long term shortage in the New Zealand labour market.
The removal of the occupations from the list is the result of extensive consultation with industry groups, other stakeholders and relevant government agencies.
Removal of occupations from the LTSSL does not mean employers cannot recruit migrants in those occupations. An employer can demonstrate genuine attempts to recruit a suitable New Zealander, as is the process with all other occupations. If, after the labour market is tested, Immigration New Zealand is satisfied no suitable New Zealanders are available in that location then temporary work permits will still be granted.
The occupations being removed from the LTSSL with effect from Thursday, 2 July 2009 are:
Motor Mechanic (General)
Motor Mechanic (Auto Air Conditioning Technicians)
Motor Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Inspectors)
Plumber (General)
Fitter Welder
Diesel Motor Mechanic
Carpenter/Joiner
Cabinet Maker.
The biannual review of the ISSL, which is administered by the Department of Labour, sees 44 occupations removed from the list. The list comprises occupations deemed to be in immediate short term shortage in the New Zealand labour market.
The removal of the occupations from the list is the result of extensive consultation with industry groups, other stakeholders and relevant government agencies.
Removal of occupations from the ISSL does not mean employers cannot recruit migrants in those occupations. An employer can demonstrate genuine attempts to recruit a suitable New Zealander, as is the process with all other occupations. If, after the labour market is tested, Immigration New Zealand is satisfied no suitable New Zealanders are available in that location then temporary work permits will still be granted.
Occupations which were identified as readily trainable and those for which New Zealanders may be available were prioritised for review, to ensure opportunities for New Zealanders.
The occupations being removed from the ISSL with effect from Monday 15 June 2009 are:
Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
Autoglazier
Baker
Bicycle Mechanic
Binder and Finisher (Perfect Binder)
Binder and Finisher (Print Finisher)
Bricklayer
Butcher or smallgoods maker
Cabinetmaker (marine)
Carpenter (including builder)
Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
Dental Assistant
Drainlayer
Earthmoving Labourer (Asphalt, concrete, chip sealing and road pavement workers only)
Electronic equipment and electronic instrument trades worker
Motor mechanic (automotive technician)
Painting trades worker (painter, decorator and paper hanger)
Paving Plant Operator (Roading)
Pig Farmer (Farm Manager) (Pork Industry)
Pig Farm Worker (Senior Stockperson only)
Plasterer (fibrous and solid)
Plastics Die Setter
Printing machinist (die cutter operator)
Printing machinist (die maker)
Printing machinist (flexographic printer)
Printing machinist (folder gluer operator)
Printing machinist (folder operator)
Printing machinist (sheet-fed offset printer)
Printing machinist (stitcher operator)
Product Assembler (Aluminium Joiner)
Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker (Fibreglass)
Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker (Marine Laminator)
Roof Tiler and Plumber
Roof Tiler and Roof Plumber (Supervisor)
Scaffolder
Screen Printer
Sheep Farm Worker (Senior Shepherd/ Stock Manager)
Sheep Farm Worker (Shepherd only)
Sheetmetal trades worker
Sommelier
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator (Fabric Finishing Specialist/Technologist)
Travel Consultant (Senior)
Vehicle painter (including refinisher)
Web-offset Printer
(Source:Immigration New Zealand)
The number of places available to migrants under the New Zealand Residence Programme (NZRP) is reviewed by Cabinet each year. During the 2008/09 financial year the NZRP will be set at 45,000-50,000 places – the same level as last year.
Some 60% of the places available within the NZRP will be filled by skilled and business migrants, 30% will be used to reunite families applying through family categories and 10% will be used for humanitarian purposes and international commitments.
The number of places decided by the Government balances the needs of the labour market, New Zealand's ability to accept new migrants, and our international obligations.
The NZRP makes an important contribution to the skills New Zealand has in its workforce, leading to the growth of the economy. The programme is set in a way that is complementary to New Zealand’s temporary immigration policies and wider training and productivity initiatives.
"We are looking forward to hearing from you."
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