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 skilled workers are in demand in New Zealand?

Find out what jobs are currently on Immigration New Zealand’s long-term, regional, and construction and infrastructure skill shortage lists within the following industries.

• Arts and Media.
• Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation.
• Farming, Fishing, Forestry and Mining.
• Construction and Infrastructure.
• Business.

What is mid level skilled workers NZ?

If you applied for your visa between 10 and 26 July 2020 We consider them mid-skilled if the pay rate is NZD $25.50 to $38.24 an hour. List of ANZSCO occupations treated as an exception.

What is considered a highly skilled worker?

Highly skilled labour is generally characterized by advanced education (college and higher), possession of knowledge and skills to perform complicated tasks, ability to adapt quickly to technology changes, and creative application of knowledge and skills acquired through training in their work1.

What deemed skilled employment?

‘Skilled employment’ needs to involve roles and responsibilities at at least entry level requirements for the nominated occupation. An applicant is ‘deemed skilled’ at the point he/she is performing at an expected standard.

What are high 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 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 long does it take to get PR in New Zealand?

Resident visas

What is high skilled migration?

‘High-skilled migrants’ are usually defined in terms of formal qualifications (education to degree level or beyond). In other cases the focus is on occupations requiring advanced training (scientists, engineers, researchers and other professionals).

What is the immigration policy in New Zealand?

new zealand immigration policy New Zealand has a very clearly defined immigration policy which makes allowances for skilled migrants, family reunion and investors, to name the major ones. This has been more streamlined over the years making it far more transparent, enabling the country to attract the quality migrants it requires.

What are the requirements for immigration to New Zealand?

Character requirements to move to New Zealand. Do you have any prior convictions? Applicants for a New Zealand visa should be of ‘good character’ and not pose a security risk to the country. Character checks are carried out on everyone 17 years or over included in residence applications or applying for a temporary visa for 2 years or more.

What are New Zealand’s immigration policies?

The significant changes to NZ immigration policy are: A new employer assisted work visa is being introduced to replace six old temporary work visas. The level of pay attached to a job will be used to decide the skill level of the job which will in turn determine the duration of the visa. The ANZSCO publication will be abandoned as a measure for skill of a job.

How do I contact Immigration New Zealand?

Immigration New Zealand contact information. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for on our website and would like to talk to us, you can call our Immigration Contact Centre during the operating hours, 08:00 to 22:00 Monday to Friday (NZT) excluding New Zealand public holidays. The Immigration Contact Centre can assist you with policy