Changes to Essential Skills in Demand (skill shortage lists)

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed its periodic review of two of the Skills Shortage lists (ESID) – the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL). Your New Zealand employer may not need to advertise for your role Essentially, if your occupation is on the list and you meet the requirements, your New Zealand employer will not require a labour market test, or demonstrating that no suitable New Zealanders are …

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Quantity Surveyors WANTED

[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1505271831265{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] Talents needed throughout New Zealand [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1506553298902{margin-top: 20px !important;border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;border-left-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #f7f7f7 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]One of our partner employers is looking for qualified and/or experienced Quantity Surveyors. Do you think you have the right skills? Submit …

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NZ employers reliant on migrant workers

New Zealand employers badly need overseas migrants A survey the Employers and Manufacturers Association, conducted across almost 500 New Zealand employers, revealed that 49% of them were relying on overseas workers to fill vacancies. Most found it difficult or very difficult to find the right staff to develop their business and almost a third expected conditions to worsen in 2018. And the labour shortage seems to be hitting most industries. On the bright side, we have observed that the new …

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Plumbers, Gas fitters and HEAVY Diesel Mechanics wanted in NZ

Talents needed in New Zealand’s North island One of our partner employers is actively looking 2 heavy diesel mechanics, 2 gas fitters, and 2 plumbers. Do you think you have the right skills? Feel free to submit your CV below and we will pass it on to the employer, who will be in touch if you are shortlisted for an interview. Interested? Get in touch via our eligibility check Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Problem with this form? …

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Trades workers Job opportunities in New Zealand

Are you a skilled worker in the Construction industry? New Zealand WANTS you! One of our partner employers is actively looking for overseas applicants with skills and experience in any of the following trades, all over New Zealand: Welders Mechanics Structural Engineers Carpenters Construction Foreman Scaffolders Joiners Digger and grader operators Drivers Class 1-5 Drain layers Send us your CV, take our assessment!

Unemployment hits a record low – Get a job in New Zealand!

Unemployment falls to eight-year low Over 100,000 jobs were created in the last 12 months in New Zealand, a recent report by Statistics New Zealand shows. At a current 4.6%, unemployment has been gradually falling in the last 5 years, despite record gains from net migration. Certain New Zealand regions now have unemployment below 4%, with some regions getting close to full employment. Naturally, certain industries are struggling to find qualified staff, and have to turn to overseas talents to meet …

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Diesel Mechanics JOBS in New Zealand

We currently have an opportunity for a qualified Diesel Mechanic to join a New Zealand company in Matamata, Waikato. The candidate must be able to: Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul trucks, tractors, trailers, agricultural implement equipment and company vehicles or maintain and repair any type of diesel engine. Undertake mechanical repairs and scheduled maintenance work on a fleet of vehicles and equipment to a high standard as directed by the Managing Director(s) Abilities to perform the following tasks are also …

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Carpenters, cabinet makers, joiners JOBS in New Zealand

One of our partner employers in Matamata, Waikato, is seeking 2 skilled cabinet makers/joiners/carpenters. They must have a high attention to detail and reasonable standard of English. There is a chronic shortage of these skills at the moment, so feel free to get in touch if you would like us to assess your eligibility. Get in touch today! Get your free eligibility assessment We are serious about privacy. The information you provide is secure and is only used to assess …

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Stainless steel welders JOBS in NZ

A New Zealand recruitment company is seeking 8 stainless steel welders. Stainless steel welder jobs There are 8 roles to fill, in Christchurch, Nelson, and Wellington. The Christchurch and Nelson roles will be workshop based whilst the Wellington roles will require field work (vehicle provided). You will need to have prior experience in stainless steel fabrication and welding. You will need to be able to weld precisely and to fine tolerances – very thin sheets and airtight joints. However, applicants with …

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Regional shortage of workers in the NZ construction industry

With an additional 80,000 workers needed in the Construction industry by 2021, New Zealand will need to source skilled labour overseas. Regional shortage of skilled labour A recent forecast by the Ministry of Building and Construction shows that certain occupations will experience over 7 to 9% growth in the next few years with spendings exceeding $300b over the next decade. This means that New Zealand will increasingly rely on overseas talents for civil engineering jobs, electrician jobs, plumber jobs, and …

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