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Australia lays out the “big welcome” mat for NZ citizens
The recent announcement by the Australian Government to enable New Zealand citizens to pathway easier and quicker to Australian citizenship is very much welcomed, but what will be its impact on the NZ job market and NZ employers?
Finally - Straight to residence for many health sector migrant workers!
The Government has recently announced the addition of 32 new health sector roles to the Green List aimed at addressing the skills shortage in the health sector.
Employer Accreditation extension and INZ post-accreditation checks
The initial accreditation period for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) is being automatically extended by 12 months. MBIE has also announced it will be carrying out post-accreditation checks.
Strengthened protections and improved processes for partners of migrant workers
New changes have been announced to partner work rights, including an expansion of the Victims of Family Violence work visa to strengthen protections and improve processes for partners of migrants who have come to New Zealand for work.
A Migrant’s Guide to buying a home in New Zealand
There are regulations around overseas people buying property in New Zealand that one should be aware of before starting out on a home-buying journey.
Dear Prime Minister Hipkins…
What about a work-from-home in-NZ visa? People could live in New Zealand and work anywhere in the world, now that would really put New Zealand on the map!
Green List Changes - more occupations now have a fast track to residence pathway
In December 2022 the Government made a major change to its list of occupations deemed most in demand, the Immigration Green-List, with a significant expansion of the occupations included.
A box of chocolates from the Government!
After a very busy and challenging immigration year the Government has come to the party and delivered its Xmas present.
Major expansion of Green List to help fill labour shortages
The Government has announced a suite of measures to further support New Zealand businesses through the global labour shortage and attract more high skilled workers long term.
Government completes immigration re-balancing act…
The recent re-opening of the Skilled Migrant and Parent residence categories largely constitutes the completion of the Government’s plans to “re-balance” New Zealand’s immigration policies.
We need to get our immigration act together!
When most overseas workers think about coming to work in New Zealand one of the key factors they consider is their ability to obtain residence and to be able to live here permanently.
Parent Residence category re-opens
The Minister of Immigration the Hon Michael Wood has announced the reopening of the Parent Category which has effectively been closed for the past 6 years.