Electrician – Armature Winder wanted

Are you looking for a change? Our partner Tradestaff is actively looking for an Electrician with experience as Armature Winder. This is a permanent position in Christchurch. The ideal candidate will be organising, servicing, repairing & maintaining equipment, and engage in general mechanical fitting & rewinding of electrical rotating machinery operations. Requirements: Electrical Workers’ Registration Board registration (preferred) 3+ years practical experience in the mechanical repair & rewinding of low & high voltage electrical motors/generators Overseas equivalent trade certificate Driving licence …

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Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List announced

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 …

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Tyler Wren – Recruiting experienced professionals

Having over 40 years combined experience recruiting in New Zealand, Tyler Wren’s team is here to manage your job search. “We exist because NZ businesses want to hire the best people, whether they are based in NZ or much further afield. That’s why our local and offshore recruiters source exclusively for NZ.” If you are in: Legal – both Solicitors and Support Staff Accountancy – Professional Services Insurance Engineering – Building Consultancy Then we are likely to be able to …

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Southern District Health Board looking for health specialists

Health Specialists wanted The Southern District Health Board is looking for qualified and experienced health specialists. Great employment opportunities and swift visa process with an Accredited Employer   Medical specialists are in demand in New Zealand Southern DHB is after the following profiles: Critical Care Registered Nurse Anaesthetic Technician Orthoptist Senior Physiotherapist Clinical Psychologist Ear Nose & Throat Surgeon Neonatologist Registered Nurse – Mental Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology Consultant   Apply now

New government target to fill teaching gaps

400 overseas teachers wanted to fill shortage 9 months after our post on Teacher’s shortage in New Zealand, the Government announces a new target that more than doubles the recently-approved teachers relocation grants to move to New Zealand. A $5,000 relocation grant proved a great incentive for overseas teachers, particularly from South Africa, Canada, and the UK. Will you come and teach in New Zealand? Read more on the NZ Herald There are currently over 1,500 teachers jobs advertised in the …

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Sourcing talents with recruitment partner Tradestaff

Tradestaff recruitment With branches all over New Zealand, our partner Tradestaff has been providing industrial employment solutions since 1996. They supply temporary and permanent workers to the trades and industrial sectors and is now industry leader in its field. Additionally, as an Immigration New Zealand accredited labour hire employer in the Christchurch region, they can bring candidates from overseas to fill skills shortages in local industries. A national presence with a local focus: solving employers’ problems throughout New Zealand. Tradestaff in …

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Sourcing skilled workers with Quest recruitment

Quest Recruitment looking for staff Our partner Quest Recruitment Ltd specialises in Technical recruitment, including IT, Engineering, Automation, Technical Trades, caters for the Australasian market (New Zealand and Australia). With over 15 years of experience, Quest provides quality services for both candidates and employers alike.   The saying is very true: first people moved cities, now they move countries. Quest Recruitment is urgently seeking to fill the following roles; CNC Operator Metal Fabricator Fitter Fitter / Turner Metal Machinist The …

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Kiwibuild: new initiatives for the construction industry

New measures to solve construction skill shortage Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has proposed measures to solve the New Zealand skills shortage in the construction industry. A temporary KiwiBuild Skills Shortage list would be a key measure to help build the houses and infrastructure that are so desperately needed for the country. Key occupations featuring on that list would see their visa processed facilitated. Beehive.govt.nz Asian Construction Forum Streamlined immigration processes Another important measure proposed is an employer accreditation or similarly …

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Competition for Talents in New Zealand

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New Zealand’s shortage in constructions workers now critical

Constructions workers shortage now critical in New Zealand. Ever since the news raised the issue, the skill shortage in the construction industry has only been getting worse. And the trend is looking grim for New Zealand employers who are struggling to find the right skillset to run their business. NZ needs more than 50,000 construction workers by 2022 to meet demand With an expected growth of 11 per cent between 2016 and 2022 for the construction industry as a whole, industry …

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