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

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 – …

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HVAC / Refrigeration Engineers wanted

Our recruitment partner Everest Group is actively looking for Refrigeration & Air Conditioning engineers to fill roles in Hamilton. A great opportunity for a motivated tradesperson in a rapidly growing city.   Installation: Installing climate control systems. Knowledge of all components of these systems including programmable control systems, read drawings, electrical and electronic schematics, understand compliance standards, local building codes and apply welding and soldering skills. Repair and Upgrade: Diagnose problems, make repairs, replace parts and run tests to ensure …

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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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Increased visa processing times over the next 3 months

Visa processing time to peak over summer Immigration New Zealand is currently receiving very high numbers of applications, and the busy period is expected to continue until March 2019. You should wait until your application is completed before you make travel plans New Zealand is an incredibly popular destination, and even more so over summer, when visitors flow in to visit our great outdoors, and students seek visas for January and July intakes. Processing times (INZ website) How does this …

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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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Salary thresholds for Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category updated

As policy is updated, the information below may no longer be current. Please contact us to ensure you get the latest information). Updates to remuneration thresholds (Essential Skills and Skilled Migrant visas) Immigration New Zealand partly relies on remuneration thresholds to determine the skill level of an occupation and the duration of a visa that may be granted. Thresholds increase on 26 November 2018   The Essential Skills work visa and Skilled Migrant Category resident visa have just seen their …

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English language test for foreign teachers could be waived

Will the IELTS test be waived for overseas teachers wanting to work in NZ? A review of language requirements for foreign teachers is being considered. It has been argued the the mandatory English proficiency test (IELTS) constitutes a barrier to qualified overseas teachers to come work in New Zealand and is not a good indicator of their English proficiency. There are many cases of fluent speakers failing at a test that has been described at incredibly difficult, or even native speakers …

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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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