What skills are in demand in New Zealand?

Immigration New Zealand’s skill shortage lists

• Arts and Media.
• Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation.
• Farming, Fishing, Forestry and Mining.
• Construction and Infrastructure.
• Business.
• Health and Community.
• IT and Telecommunications.
• Education and Social Sciences.

What is considered a skilled migrant in New Zealand?

The Skilled Migrant Category is a points system based on factors such as age, work experience, your qualifications, and an offer of skilled employment. You must also be aged 55 or under, and meet English language, health, and character requirements.

What counts as skilled employment in New Zealand?

Under current immigration instructions, skilled employment is employment that meets a minimum remuneration threshold and requires specialist, technical or management expertise obtained through: the completion of recognised relevant qualifications; or. relevant work experience; or.

What is skill shortage list?

Long term skill shortage list. The Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) identifies occupations where there is a sustained and on-going shortage of highly skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand.

What is skill level 1 NZ?

Occupations at Skill Level 1 have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

How do you prove skilled employment?

You can demonstrate your further skilled employment with evidence such as; your letter of offer, employment contract, payslips and employment reference letter detailing the duration of your employment, the hours worked per week and duties performed.

What are considered highly skilled jobs?

Very highly skilled workers may fall under the category of professionals, rather than skilled labor, such as doctors and lawyers. Examples of skilled labor occupations are: electricians, law enforcement officers, computer operators, financial technicians, and administrative assistants.

What are middle skill jobs?

Middle-skill jobs are job opportunities that require an educational attainment of less than a four-year degree, but more training than a high school diploma.

What do I need to know before moving to New Zealand?

The first thing to know is that it’ll take time. There’s finding candidates, the process of hiring them, time to secure a visa, and then to move to New Zealand. Before hiring a migrant, some visas require you to complete a Labour Market Test, to make sure there aren’t New Zealanders who are able to do the job.

Do you need a labour market test to hire migrants?

Before hiring a migrant, some visas require you to complete a Labour Market Test, to make sure there aren’t New Zealanders who are able to do the job. Some roles don’t require a labour market test, like those on one of Immigration New Zealand’s skills shortage lists.

What skills do employers want you to have for the workplace?

Employers share the skills they want you to have for their workplace – 3.00 mins. Rakesh Naukira: Communication skills – they’re absolutely vital and important both written and verbal communication skills ensuring that you write very, very clearly and articulate it well. And same within the verbal communication.

Can a migrant worker apply for a work visa?

If a migrant worker is qualified for the job and meets the requirements specified for that occupation, they may be eligible for either an Essential Skills Work Visa or a LTSSL Work Visa. If they apply for a LTSSL work visa, they can apply for residence after 2 years.