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Infos & News

On this page we are providing regular updates on the latest Selection and the development of the Selection Point and let you know the latest news published by Immigration New Zealand.

 

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:

 

November 2009:  Long Term Skill Shortages List (LTSSL) biannual review.
To view the latest Long Term Skill Shortages List also published in November 2009

 

November 2009: Immediate Skill Shortages List (ISSL) biannual review.

To view the latest Immediate Skill Shortages List published in November 2009

November 2009: New Entrepreneur Plus Category! 

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:

 

August 2009: New Investor Category in place!

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)

 

June 2009: Long Term Skill Shortages List (LTSSL) biannual review

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.


June 2009:Immediate Skill Shortages List (ISSL) biannual review


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

 

 

Wednesday, 9 July 2008

New Zealand Residence Programme for 2008/2009

(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.

 

Spring Newsletter 2008

Spring has definitely arrived in Nelson. Warm, sunny days, fields of flowers, the arrival of the spring lambs and the closing of the South Island skifields now make it official. Clocks have changed to summertime and longer days invite people to get out and about to enjoy the many outdoor activities or even the first BBQ of the season.
 
If you would like to know what is happening in New Zealand, please read on:
 

It’s election year and the focus is on politics in the lead up to the General Election on the 8th November 2008. As of October 10, 2008 the National Party (40.5%) appears to be just ahead of Labour (37.5%), according to the latest poll on voting intention.
Here is an interesting website to compare policies from the major political parties http://www.policy.net.nz/ <http://www.policy.net.nz/>
 
Did you know: On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote in parliamentary elections.
 

Nelson welcomes spring with an explosion of creativity! Twelve days of national and international theatre, dance, cabaret and music, opened by the famous Port Nelson Mask Parade. Contemporary art installations and sculpture exhibition add to a great entertaining Labour weekend in Nelson!
 
 
We are very excited to introduce migrate2nelson to you, a partnership we are proud to be associated with. Migrate2nelson is a non-profit network of Nelson professionals, who are passionate about this region and would love to see you here to show you that Nelson is one of the most popular and desirable places in New Zealand to move to and live. We are offering a one-stop shop for all your needs when migrating to NZ, from job search to buying your own house and everything in between.
Check out our website for more information: www.migrate2nelson.org <http://www.migrate2nelson.org>


We are also represented at this years’ NZ Opportunities Expo in Leeds and London, the only employment expo in the UK and the first expo in South Africa specifically for people who want to live and work in New Zealand, or Kiwis returning home and looking for a job.
 

Our unique jobsearch service for skilled migrants has a new name. It is now called jobs4migrants and offers assistance in your search for employment in New Zealand!
We can take a lot of the uncertainties out of your job search by doing valuable groundwork before you even arrive in New Zealand, saving you time, nerves and money.
We can offer you the advantage of a locally based comprehensive hands-on support in your search for employment opportunities. We can check your qualifications and help you develop your CV New Zealand style. At the same time we will liaise with employers and take care of all the paper work involved with the Work Permit/ Residence application process once a job offer is secured.
Email Katrin on info@jobs4migrants.co.nz for more information.

 
 

New Zealand Residence Programme Fortnightly Selection Statistics:

A full report including further details regarding the above selection can be found in the latest Fact Sheet, published by Immigration New Zealand:

 

Further Info:

 

 

"We are looking forward to hearing from you."

"Migrants who make this country home are important to New Zealand's heritage, culture and economy" Dept. of Labour


You want us to assess your chances in light of the latest Selection:


 

NZIC Newsletter

 

News:

November 2009: Immediate Skill Shortages List (ISSL) biannual review.

November 2009:  Long Term Skill Shortages List (LTSSL) biannual review.

November 2009: New Entrepreneur Plus Category

August 2009: New Investor Category in place

May 2009: Changes to the recognition and evidence of qualifications under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) will take effect from 25 May 2009.

 

 

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