Keep up to date with New Zealand Immigration updates & job opportunities

Policy update: automated extensions for temporary visa holders

29/04/202108/07/2020

The New Zealand Government is implementing short-term changes to enable temporary visa holders to remain in New Zealand lawfully. Why these measures? These temporary measures are meant to mitigate the impact that COVID-19 has had on migrants and New Zealand business. More information (INZ website) Extension for work visa holders Effective 10 July 2020 Employer-assisted work visa holders whose visas expire from 10 July to 31 December 2020 (inclusive) will be automatically extended by 6 months from their expiry date. …

Accent Health Recruitment – your partner for Health jobs in New Zealand

06/08/202007/07/2020

Introducing Accent Health Recruitment ACCENT Health Recruitment specialise in recruiting medical and healthcare professionals for jobs in New Zealand. We provide doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals a personalised service to help you find your dream job in New Zealand. We are a free service and have a combined over 50 years health care recruitment! Contact them today at [email protected] to talk to their team of 6 recruiters and staff ready to assist you and your family make the move to …

Support Initiatives for Migrants in need

29/04/202103/07/2020

The COVID-19 crisis has put many migrants in New Zealand in a difficult position, and the New Zealand Government is responding with a set of initiatives to help alleviate this hardship. Are you a foreign national in need? There may be one or several organisations and initiatives that can provide assistance during these difficult times. Healthcare information All migrants with a work visa for 2 years or more –and their family– are eligible for public-funded healthcare. You are therefore entitled …

Border restrictions eased

29/04/202112/06/2020

Exemptions to border restrictions Update 19 April 2021 It is no longer required for the partners and dependent children of New Zealand citizens and residents to travel with their New Zealand citizen or resident partner/parent to New Zealand, they can now travel on their own to join the partner/parent, as long as they are from visa-waiver country. Contact us if you are in a relationship with a NZ citizen or resident and which to relocate to New Zealand Eligibility …

Electricians wanted in Palmerston North, New Zealand

21/06/202010/06/2020

Electricial Supervisor wanted in Palmerston North, New Zealand Clarksons have a fantastic opportunity for the right person in Palmerston North. Clarksons are expanding and are opening a new branch. They are looking for an Electrician with supervision experience. Skills & Experience Prior experience in a similar role A Current NZ Electrical Practicing Licence or Oil and Gas experience 3 + years as supervisor with great customer service Full Drivers Licence Benefits & Culture An attractive hourly rate on offer Company …

Tonix NZ – your partner for Health sector jobs in New Zealand

15/07/202005/06/2020

Introducing Tonix Recruitment – your partner for Health jobs in New Zealand Tonix Health Recruitment is a team of health recruitment specialists who have previously worked both in NZ and overseas in nursing and/or practice management. Tonix looks forward to hearing from you if you have two years of more experience in the below specialties: Anaesthetic Technicians / Operating Department Practitioners Midwives Physiotherapists Registered Mental Health Nurses Registered Scrub Nurses Registered Nurses with surgical and acute skills Sonographers Medical Radiation Technologists …

Take a short course in NZ and become eligible for residence

18/03/202128/05/2020

Are you in New Zealand on a temporary work visa, or perhaps just considering moving to New Zealand but with no pathway to residence as you do not have Academic qualifications? There are options for you… Some New Zealand Qualification Authority-approved providers offer online courses at all levels to suit your needs. Get a New Zealand qualification and add those 40 points to your application for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category. OpenPolytechnic offers a wide range of courses to …

Scholarships available: WITT’s Bachelor of nursing

22/05/2020

The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki, based in New Plymouth, is offering an October 2017 intake for 1 year the Graduate Diploma in Project Management AND the Graduate Diploma in Operations & Production Management, with a special international tuition fee of $12,000 – reduced from the original cost of $17,240.

Visa processing update

29/04/202114/05/2020

COVID-19 The Coronavirus crisis has heavily impacted Immigration New Zealand’s capacity to process all categories of visas, and has had an impact on visa applicants, accordingly. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, INZ has implemented the Epidemic Management Notice, which means applications from individuals who have a critical purpose for coming to New Zealand and some temporary visa categories for onshore visa applicants were strictly prioritised. May 2020 update 70% of onshore Immigration Officers are currently able to work, and increasing. …

Suspension of Temporary visas extended

10/06/202113/05/2020

Update 13 May 2021 Immigration New Zealand suspended the ability for overseas applicants to apply for certain temporary visas on 10 August 2020. This suspension is being extended to 6 August 2021. If you submitted a temporary visa application from offshore before the suspension and it has not been processed yet, it will remain paused until the suspension is lifted. Despite the current restrictions, it remains possible to travel to New Zealand under certain conditions and eligibility criteria More information …