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Changes to NZ's family visa stream
Are you a parent or young adult being sponsored to New Zealand by a family member? New Zealand's National Government is making changes to the Family Visa stream.
Skilled migrants thrive in NZ
Skilled migrants in New Zealand are excelling, with new research revealing that 94% of skilled migrants are employed three years after migrating, and earning on average $30 an hour.
IT staff in hot demand
A new survey has found that New Zealand’s IT skills shortage is far from over, with employers finding it tough to source and retain skilled IT staff.
South Island hiring intentions hit record high
South Island hiring intentions are hitting a record high and jobs are on the rise in Christchurch and Wellington, according to a new survey.
Skill shortages felt across NZ
The skills shortage is being felt from Christchurch to Auckland, with New Zealand’s energy, mining, legal and accountancy sectors hardest hit as local talent moves overseas for international experience.
The Canterbury Skill Shortage List
The Department of Labour Canterbury Skill Shortage List (CSSL) was introduced in August last year, identifying those skills that are needed urgently, and immediately, to assist with the Christchurch rebuild. It fast-tracks the granting of work visas for these occupations.
Mini job boom for tradies in Canterbury
The Christchurch rebuild has seen job listings for tradesmen in the Canterbury region triple and salaries for the sector shoot up 10% over the past year, according to the latest job listings data from Trade Me jobs.
Christchurch leads NZ job market
Christchurch has emerged as the strongest employment market in the country, with employment outlook powering ahead of the rest of the country, according to the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Changes afoot for NZ’s Family Visa Stream
The NZ Government plans to tighten up requirements for family members seeking residency in New Zealand under a new tiered immigration system.
New health screening rules on the way
In a bid to ‘cut the red tape’ and encourage new migrants and international students, Immigration NZ has announced changes to its health screening rules.
Christchurch rebuild drives job growth
New forecasts predict two years of steady job growth in New Zealand as construction jobs surge ahead in Canterbury and nearly 200,000 jobs open up across the country.
NZ's latest immigration trends
The United Kingdom and India are the largest source of skilled migrants for New Zealand, and permanent migration should move to a net gain later this year, according to the latest annual Migration Trends and Outlook 2010-2011.
NZ IT employers seek business smarts
Skilled IT workers are in demand in New Zealand across the spectrum of IT roles and technologies, but those who are able to bridge the gap between business and IT are the most sought after.
NZ government announces new immigration blueprint
Immigration New Zealand’s Vision for 2015 blueprint has been released, outlining improvements to operations over the next three yearsyears, including a simplified online application process and access to premium services such as faster processing.
IT set to create 1600 jobs in NZ
About 70% of Kiwi IT employers are planning to increase staff in the next 12 months, creating about 1600 jobs around the country.
$75 million online upgrade for Immigration NZ
Immigration New Zealand will get a new $75 million online immigration system as the government moves to improve efficiency and border security, and speed up online processing of visa applications.
Top 10 global skills shortages
Financial, IT and ‘green’ energy and construction skills are topping the list of skills in greatest demand in the global job market, according to recruitment specialist Hays.
February push for Christchurch rebuild
Major insurers are predicting that the repairing and rebuilding process of damaged houses will receive a multi-million dollar push this month, with work due to start in low-risk areas which received the least damage - largely rural Canterbury and western Christchurch.
New Zealand’s Top 5 pay packets
Roles in Mining, Resources and Energy enjoyed the biggest salary increase in New Zealand in 2011, growing by 17.7% in the 11 months to November, closing the year on an average salary of $118,629, according to the latest figures released by job search site seek.co.nz.
Hiring intentions hit a high in South Island
Driven by the Canterbury rebuild, hiring intentions in the South Island’s construction, property and engineering sector have hit a record high, with project managers in the construction and IT sectors already in high demand.