New Zealand job market on a high for 2018

New Zealand almost at full employment   The New Zealand job market ended 2017 and started 2018 on a very high note, with excellent job prospects for New Zealanders and prospective migrants alike.Improved New Zealand labour market The quarterly labour market scorecard, issued by the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment notes that the unemployment rate dropped to 4.5 per cent. Jobs in New Zealand are definitely there for those looking for the right opportunities to emigrate to New Zealand. …

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New Zealand education ranking in the top tier

  Two young New Zealand students have just topped the Cambridge exams, in physics and English, respectively.   Thinking about studying in New Zealand? Here is another success story of quality education, and high achievers. Congratulations to ACG Parnell College student Jessica Wu, who ranked first in the World in Cambridge International A Level English Language, and Henry Chen from Auckland Grammar School, who was the top overall student for A-level physics in the Cambridge International Exams 2017, scoring 98% …

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Midwives wanted in New Zealand

Wanaka down to last midwife Exploding population in certain regions means midwives shortage Midwife is an occupation on the Immediate Skill Shortage list, which means a facilitated process for employers to hire migrants. Find out what visas you may be eligible for by visiting our new Work in New Zealand section. You may also send us you credentials so we can do an Eligibility Assessment for yourself and your family. Take our eligibility assessment!

Video blog issue 5: Teachers wanted in New Zealand

Will you come over and teach in New Zealand? In this 7 mn video blog, you will learn about:the New Zealand teachers’ registration process, the qualification recognition process, agencies specialised in overseas teachers’ recruitment for New Zealand, the $5000 relocation grant that was recently announced as an incentive to move here, how New Zealand Shores can help.   Find out what visas you may be eligible for by visiting our new Work in New Zealand section. If you are serious about …

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NZ$5,000 incentive for overseas talents to teach in New Zealand

Financial incentive to boost interest for teaching in New Zealand Will you come over and teach in New Zealand? As schools are reopening around New Zealand after our summer break, a new $5000 relocation grant is proving a great incentive for overseas teachers, with renewed interested observed from South Africa, Canada, and Ireland. New Zealand’s teacher shortage with varies depending on regions but the grant sure is a great opportunity for those looking to relocate to our beautiful country! The …

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A success story: From Macedonia to New Zealand

We helped Dali and his family to move over from Macedonia. They are so glad they did, and they are now well settled just south of Christchurch. We had a few questions for them…   What country did you migrate from and when (year/month) ? We come from Republic of Macedonia, I came first on 1-st of September 2016 and after 4 months my wife and two daughters arrived, allowing me lots of time to get to know how things …

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Changes to remuneration thresholds for Skilled Migrant and Essential Skills policy

The remuneration thresholds implemented in August 2017 in the Essential Skills Work Visa and Skilled Migrant Category have been revised, effective 15 January 2018. What does this mean for your job search, and could this impact your current situation? Threshold Before 15 January 2018 From 15 January For skilled employment at ANZSCO 1-3 $23.49 $24.29 hourly or $50,523 yearly For skilled employment at ANZSCO 14-5 $35.24 $36.44 hourly or $75,795 yearly To earn bonus points $46.98 $48.58 hourly or $101,046 …

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Study English in New Zealand

New  Zealand Shores is an agent for a diverse array of Education Providers, including WIE. We can assess your eligibility for this course or other courses. There are minimum English requirements for many New Zealand visas. Do you qualify? The Waikato Institute of Education is a recognised institution that specialises in English course and exam preparations, including Cambridge, IELTS, OET, etc. This special offer will prepare you to take the Cambridge ESOL examination in just 10 weeks, at a discounted price of NZ$3,200, …

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Skilled workers needed to assist with housing construction

The New Zealand Government has been announcing a major house building programme to address the country’s housing shortage. As employers are struggling to find the right talents and skills in sufficient numbers within the nation’s available workforce, they are having to turn to overseas talents to fill the gap, and the trend for 2018 is looking very good for those wanting to make the move to New Zealand. Seven building-related occupations have been added to the Immediate Skill Shortage List …

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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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