Tag: work in new zealand
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New wage rates may impact work visas
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Auckland-based immigration lawyer, Aaron Martin, believes that the government’s decision to increase the minimum wage could impact the eligibility of migrant workers for work and residence visas. The New Zealand Government has lifted the minimum wage to $18.90 per hour effective April 2020 – before raising it to a $20…
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NZ moves to ‘online’ only submission for Working Holiday
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From 18 April 2014, New Zealand Immigration has stopped accepting physical submission for Working Holiday Schemes. “A change to immigration regulations means that all working holiday scheme (WHSs) applications must be submitted using the online application system,” says a statement issued by the immigration authority. “Any manual applications received…
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Highly skilled jobs grow in NZ
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About jobs in New Zealand, there’s some good news. While the unemployment rate continues to remain high, those employed are working in highly-skilled jobs. There are more highly-skilled jobs and fewer lower-skills jobs than three years ago. More New Zealand employees are working in highly skilled jobs than in any…
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Job course launched for international students
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International students in New Zealand can now benefit from a programme aimed at assisting them in their search for skilled employment positions. The Auckland Regional Migrant Services (ARMS) has launched a seven-week employment support programme for international students. Barbra Estall, an international student, who will be graduating this July with…