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New Zealand Shores is an ENZ Recognised Agency

19/12/201905/11/2019

New Zealand Shores has gained recognition as an approved ENZ agency for the year 2019-2020. This approval recognises the quality service and assistance our agency provides to those who want to study in New Zealand and the contribution we make to a positive student experience. EXPLORE STUDY OPTIONS Quality service This certificate is the result of several years of dedication to help people from all over the world benefit from our world-class education system. It also rewards exceptional achievement in …

Changes to ANZSCO (classification of occupations)

31/08/202001/11/2019

Update to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations ANZSCO is getting an update, and so is the classification of certain occupations. This could be good news for certain categories of workers. What are the changes? Version 1.3 of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is due to be released by mid-2020. ANZSCO is used to determine the skill level of an occupation, and what the qualification and/or work experience are, to be deemed qualified. Before …

Parent Residence Category reopens February 2020

31/08/202018/10/2019

New Zealand parent category to reopen in February 2020 After being ‘paused’ for almost 3 years, the parent category reopens on 24 Feb 2020. New Zealand residents will be able to sponsor their parent(s) to come over and become residents themselves. The category is capped at 1,000 applicants/year and there are requirements of guaranteed minimum income from the New Zealand resident sponsors only. What are the changes? The new policy includes the following changes: applying an annual quote of 1,000 …

Changes announced for Work to residence policy

06/11/202418/09/2019

As part of a major overhaul of employer-assisted work visas due 2021, the New Zealand government is announcing changes to the work to residence (Accredited employer) work visa category this October. What are the changes? From 7 October 2019, the Talent (Accredited Employer) Work Visa salary threshold increases from NZ $55,000 to NZ $79,560 (150% of the current median salary). This pathway is also known as “Work to residence” (Accredited Employer). What this means for you You currently hold a Talent: Accredited …

New Zealand International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL)

01/09/202001/07/2019

On 1st July 2019, the New Zealand government introduces a new levy to contribute to our growing infrastructure needs and continue supporting the protection of our natural legacy. More information (MBIE website) A new levy for sustainable tourism and conservation projects What are the changes? From 1 July 2019, most international visitors entering the country will have to pay a levy of NZ$35. This amount will be collected as part of your visa application fee, or from at the same time …

Electronic Travel Authority – New requirements for visa waiver countries

19/12/201901/07/2019

New requirements introduced for visa waiver travellers to New Zealand The New Zealand government is introducing new measures for travellers coming from visa waiver countries. You may now need to obtain an electronic Travel Authority before flying over to New Zealand. MORE INFORMATION (INZ WEBSITE) REGISTER FOR AN NZETA (INZ WEBSITE) What are the changes? From 1st October 2019, the New Zealand government will introduce a new security and facilitation measure destined to speed things up at the border. What this …

August 2019 seminars: meet us in South Africa!

19/12/201928/06/2019

Free migration seminars in South Africa Do not miss out! Register today for our 2-hour FREE seminars in South Africa in August 2019! Attend our FREE group seminars in the following locations If you want to emigrate to New Zealand, or are looking for information and options, then you need to attend our seminar! Sandton Saturday 3 August 2019 | 10am or 2pm Durban Sunday 4 August 2019 | 10am or 2pm Cape Town Saturday 10 August 2019 | 10am …

Essential Skills in Demand Lists May 2019 review

31/08/202013/06/2019

Skill shortage list overhauled May 2019 After announcing the creation of a Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List earlier this year to support the New Zealand construction industry, Immigration New Zealand is continuing its review and is replacing the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). INZ is thus adopting a more regional approach to skill shortages. AM I ELIGIBLE? What are the changes? The lists are reviewed on a regular basis. This time around, the ISSL is abandoned and replaced with the …

Meet us at Down Under Live, UK’s No 1 emigration event

31/08/202006/02/2019

Meet us at Down Under Live UK Our team will be attending UK’s number one emigration event in London on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 March 2019. “If you want to emigrate to New Zealand, are looking for employment or want to travel around this iconic country, then you need to be at Down Under Live!” Down Under Live is the UK and Ireland’s BIGGEST dedicated event for Australia & New Zealand, featuring the best emigration seminar around – …

Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List announced

31/08/202012/12/2018

Policy changes to solve construction skill shortage After hinting at a “Kiwibuild Skill Shortage list back in June, Immigration New Zealand has just confirmed the creation of a Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List. This new Skills Shortage list will be used to demonstrate that there are no suitably qualified NZ citizens or residents to undertake work in the occupations specified on the list, for particular regions or nationwide. The new list is meant to boost overseas interest in work opportunities in …