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Professions in high demand -
Skill Shortages in New Zealand
Immigration New Zealand has acknowledged that certain skills are in particularly high demand in New Zealand and is making it easier for migrants with those occupations to apply for a resident or work visa.
The Immediate
Skill Shortages List contains professions which are currently in high demand in New Zealand
and shows qualifications and/or experience required for work permits
as well as the recommended standard for work permit applicants with an offer
of employment.
To look up the latest Immediate Skill Shortages List
The Long Term Skill Shortages List contains professions which are constantly in very high demand in New Zealand and shows qualifications and/or experience required for residence permits and bonus points under the Skilled Migrant Category.
To view the latest Long Term Skill Shortages List
Due to high demand of skills for the rebuild of the Christchurch/Canterbury region, a new list, the Canterbury Skill Shortages List, has been released, containing construction, engineering, telecommunications and trades professions.
To see the Canterbury Skill Shortages List
All three lists are updated regularly by Immigration New Zealand to reflect the current labourmarket situation in New Zealand.
If you want to find out whether you might be eligible for a Permanent Resident visa under Skilled Migrant Category, please click below
"We look forward to hearing from you!"
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| "Migrants who
make this country home are important to New Zealand's heritage, culture
and economy" Dept. of
Labour 2006 |
Moreaki Boulders
Skill Shortages Lists published in December 2011:
Long Term Skill Shortages List
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