New Working Holiday visa for Portugal

A new agreement will allow young Portuguese to apply for Working Holiday Visas A new reciprocal deal with Portugal will enable 50 Portuguese to come to New Zealand on a Working Holiday visa for up to 12 months! The Portugal-New Zealand working holiday scheme will be open from 20 March 2018 to people between 18 and 30 years old. ???? Immigration Minister Mr Lees-Galloway says this is a great opportunity for young Kiwis to broaden their horizons, and for young …

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Visa processing times

INZ taking too long to process visas? Visa processing times in Auckland take longer than the rest of country At New Zealand Shores, we understand that getting your visa processed (and approved) in a timely manner is paramount. You have invested a lot in your migration and handling family, paperwork, flights, etc. is a real juggling act. Engaging in the services of a Licensed Immigration Adviser can take the stress of your shoulders as we will handle your visa application …

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New Zealand partnership visas harder to get

INZ taking a tougher stance on partnership visas Crackdown on partnership visitor visas can be very frustrating Over the last few months, we have seen a shift in how INZ assesses partnership-based applications, whether visitor, work, or residence. One in three partnership visitor visas are being declined at the moment, and the amount of partnership evidence required by INZ is growing. By tightening up a lot on partnership applications, Immigration New Zealand is intending to crack-down on relationships that they believe …

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Service Engineer job in New Zealand

[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] Combustion Service Engineer needed in Auckland [/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_1520458965824{margin-top: 20px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;border-radius: 5px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] One of our partner employers is very actively looking for a combustion service engineer.   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 …

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Changes to Immigration New Zealand online systems

INZ online Systems improvement expected in 2018 2018 will see important changes on how you can apply for a visa, and who you can include your application. INZ online visa applications The main change at the moment is the ability for immigration advisers to apply for a visitor visa, and include your partner as well as dependent children in the same online visa application. This is ideal for families travelling together and should speed up the visa preparation time. Guardians …

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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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