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  • Healthcare Jobs

    … some can lead to residence a Resident visa, such as the Skilled Migrant Category, lets you stay indefinitely and access more … public services. You may be able to apply for a Skilled Migrant Category visa if you find a job in advance, …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/healthcare
  • Family first for Russian couple

    … development for a year, then he found work and gained a skilled migrant visa. “I could have applied under the skilled migrant category outside Russia and without a job …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-first-for-russian-couple
  • Drawn by the distance

    … interesting I would be interested in applying for the skilled migrant category, and in theory I should be able to get a … the longer process of applying for residency under the skilled migrant category. She’s now a resident. Though she …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/drawn-by-the-distance
  • Visas for New Zealand

    … in New Zealand permanently. One of these options is the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. This visa is considered … (AEWV) is designed to ensure only good employers can hire migrant workers and helps prevent migrant exploitation. …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/move-to-new-zealand/visas-for-new-zealand
  • Qualifications and occupational registration

    … So they are valid if: you are claiming points in a Skilled Migrant visa application, or you are applying for a work visa … application if you are: applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category and planning to work in an …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/qualifications-and-occupational-registration
  • Getting job-ready

    … ones are the main industries here and which ones need skilled people. Our 'Job market and key industries' page will … are coming to New Zealand as the partner of someone with a skilled migrant or work visa, and you want to try something new, the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/getting-job-ready
  • Moving from Canada

    … visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares Migrant stories Lindsey Shaw found the job market a lot less … workers are needed to fill posts in a range of highly skilled occupations particularly, but not solely: agriculture … and some can lead to residence a resident visa, like the Skilled Migrant Category, lets you access more state-funded …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/canada
  • Moving to New Zealand from Singapore

    … visa to experience our lifestyle. How New Zealand compares Migrant stories "There's lots of cultural diversity, so … workers are needed to fill posts in a range of highly skilled occupations in particularly, but not solely: … and may even lead to residence. Resident visas such as the Skilled Migrant Category let you stay indefinitely and access …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/singapore
  • Skilled and helping others to upskill

    … Business Network (SBN), she works with Auckland Regional Migrant Services, is a member of PACIFICA Manukau, a … new migrants.”  She is now working with Auckland Regional Migrant Services, which offers a wide range of services to … – and I’m working to help make sure that happens.”  … Skilled and helping others to upskill …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/skilled-and-helping-others-to-upskill
  • Family move from South Africa to Wellington

    … for a work to residence visa. To move to New Zealand as a skilled migrant you must be under 56 years of age. Belinda was 55 so … were granted residency in July last year under the skilled migrant visa category. “We celebrated big time.” She …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/family-move-from-south-africa-to-wellington
  • Information for partners

    … your children need. Visas for New Zealand Finding work Migrant stories Shikha found volunteering gave her New … way to meet locals and make friends. Most partners of skilled migrants do not have a job when they arrive. You …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/partners-of-migrants
  • Moving to New Zealand from the UK

    … Bush, Wellington Great climate for outdoor living Migrant stories A new quality of life The Newman’s move from … continue to be needed to fill posts in a range of highly skilled occupations, particularly (but not solely): … and some can lead to residence. resident visas, like the Skilled Migrant Category, let you access more state-funded …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/uk
  • From Ireland to Auckland - a seamless transition

    … secured, so that was a huge stress off my shoulders.” As a skilled migrant, Máire applied for and received her resident’s visa …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/from-ireland-to-auckland-a-seamless-transition
  • Destiny calls

    … child psychologist, immigrated to New Zealand as a skilled migrant after finishing his PhD in 2008. “I believe I was …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/destiny-calls
  • Building a supportive community

    … But things have changed. “Now I think she is happy,” says migrant Rana Ghamri. Rana and Leila are at the International … successfully. Many of the women are the partners of the skilled migrants that smaller communities such as Whanganui …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/building-a-supportive-community
  • A sweet Kiwi Life

    … Immigration New Zealand explaining there was a shortage of skilled migrant workers in the beekeeping industry. That, combined …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-sweet-kiwi-life
  • Systems engineer moves from UK to Christchurch

    … a short drive north of Christchurch.  Coming here on a Skilled Migrant Category visa meant Peter did not have a job when the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/systems-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-christchurch
  • Just the right lifestyle

    … they applied for permanent residency under New Zealand’s Skilled Migrant programme, with Jackie, a qualified architect, the …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/just-the-right-lifestyle
  • Information technology

    … making it the country’s second-largest export sector.   Migrant stories Lindsey Crummet With amazing work in the film … residency). We did this because we couldn't find the skilled people we needed in New Zealand, and would like to …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/information-technology
  • A marriage of career and lifestyle

    … professional qualifications could have qualified them for skilled migrant visas - but, as an "Accredited Employer" (an official …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/a-marriage-of-career-and-lifestyle
  • Moving from Ireland

    … The majority of the new jobs will be in highly skilled occupations, and it’s expected most will have to be … and may even lead to residence. Resident visas such as the Skilled Migrant Category let you stay indefinitely and access more …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/ireland
  • Tips for success

    … well will depend on your industry or occupation. The more skilled your work the better your English will need to be. … of Kiwi culture, local workplace customs, or Kiwi English. Migrant stories Volunteering in Wellington gave Shikha work … | careers.govt.nz Starting a company | business.govt.nz Migrant stories Zavinee Senaratne, Sri Lanka They gave me an …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/finding-applying-for-jobs/tips-for-success
  • Breaking new ground

    … and around a month later, she was invited to apply for a skilled migrant visa. She says often other migrants don’t need to use …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/breaking-new-ground
  • Moving from South Africa

    … The majority of the new jobs will be in highly skilled occupations, and it’s expected most will have to be … Visa rules mean New Zealand businesses can employ a migrant in any industry provided the key conditions are met.  … and may even lead to residence. Resident visas such as the Skilled Migrant Category let you stay indefinitely and access …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/compare-new-zealand/south-africa
  • New Zealand cited as most prosperous non-European country

    … families. The wide range of visas, from working visas to skilled migrant visas, means that the immigration policies are …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/new-zealand-cited-as-most-prosperous-non-european-country
  • Tourism & hospitality jobs

    … some can lead to residence. Resident visas, such as the Skilled Migrant Category, allow you to stay indefinitely and enjoy …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/tourism-hospitality
  • Psychiatrist Vikram moves to New Zealand

    … in advance enables psychiatrists to enter the country on a skilled migrant visa rather than a work visa.  Settling in Vikram and …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/psychiatrist-vikram-moves-to-new-zealand
  • Mechanical engineer moves from UK to New Zealand

    … of skills and experience to include on his CV. Hamza has a skilled migrant visa and is now considering applying for New Zealand …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/resources/mechanical-engineer-moves-from-uk-to-new-zealand
  • Auckland

    … knowledge-intensive industries and 47.4% employed in high-skilled and medium-to-high skilled jobs. Auckland also accounts for half of New … 7-15°C. Average annual sunshine, 2,060 hours. Top five migrant populations (2018 Census) Many migrants have already …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/choose-new-zealand/regions-cities/auckland
  • Agriculture & forestry

    … some can lead to residence. Resident visas, such as the Skilled Migrant Category, allow you to stay indefinitely and enjoy …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/agriculture-forestry
  • Business & finance jobs

    … apply for a resident visa if you meet the criteria for our Skilled Migrant Category. Is your profession on the green list? Check …
    www.live-work.immigration.govt.nz/work-in-new-zealand/job-market-key-industries/business-finance

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