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New Zealand Employers in Overseas Talent War
22/11/11 The findings are contained in ManPower Group New Zealand's Borderless Workforce research released this week. Foreign talent was seen as most important by employers seeking to fill vacancies in areas including engineering, manual trade and for those recruiting technicians, ManPower said. Other key findings from the survey were:
ManPowerGroup New Zealand and Australia managing director Lincoln Crawley said employees needed to take a sophisticated approach to managing their talent supply and demand challenges, in order to win the escalating war for talent. "This means including a talent mobility strategy in their overall plan to combat skills shortages," he said. "Kiwi employers have grave concerns about losing valuable, talent workers to overseas opportunities. "And the problem is, the skills gaps in New Zealand are very similar to the rest of the world - engineers and skilled tradespeople are in demand everywhere," said Crawley. To remain competitive employers needed to "fight fire with fire", creating a global talent strategy of their own to attract foreign workers and fill their skills gaps, he said. Source - New Zealand Herald, 22 November 2011 For assistance with your emigration plans and a free initial assessment of your eligibility, click here New Zealand Bucks International Trends Statistics New Zealand commented this week that "Levels of activity are nearly back to where they were in the peak of December 2007". The NZ manufacturing sector grew for the seventh month in a row and services continued to expand at the fastest rate since 2005. The construction industry is forecasting large growth in 2012 and 2013 with a consequent increase in demand for skilled workers and tradespeople. New Zealand's terms of trade - the measure of exports over imports - is at a 37 year high. One of New Zealand's largest companies, the dairy co-operative Fonterra, has just announced a record after-tax profit which translates into a NZ$10 billion boost for the country's economy. “The underlying story remains buoyant,” said Jane Turner, economist at ASB Bank. With continued bleak economic conditions in the UK and Europe, it seems that better opportunities exist for people emigrating to New Zealand. For information on emigrating to New Zealand, contact Four Corners today. New Canterbury Skill Shortage List Offers Easier Emigration The country's main "in-demand" list, the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) outlines occupations eligible for temporary and permanent work visas. There is also the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL) which provides guidelines for some temporary work visas which don't lead to residency. INZ will use the CSSL for temporary work visas under either the Essential Skills instructions or Work to Residence (LTSSL) instructions. The CSSL contains occupations required during the Canterbury rebuild, following recent earthquakes in the region. For more details of what's involved in emigrating to Canterbury or New Zealand in general, contact Migration Bureau now. Migration News now also on Facebook 16th of September Migration News goes social! The new Migration News Facebook-page is now up and running and waiting for you the join the discussion. The Facebook-page will feature news, events, pictures and current information about Australia so don't miss out and "like" the page today. The Facebook-page can be accessed from here. Rugby is coming home! Although not the actual birthplace of the sport, New Zealand is widely recognised as the country where rugby grew up, matured and developed most of its finer attributes. Rugby is a national passion for the people of this Pacific nation, followed by a larger proportion of the population, young and old, than anywhere else in the world. The Land of the Long White Cloud could perhaps be called the Land of the Long Wide Cross-field Pass? The Rugby World Cup kicks off soon in New Zealand, with 20 teams including the hosts aiming to win the Webb Ellis Trophy at the final in Auckland on 23rd October.
Please click here for more details of venues and times. There are still tickets available for some key matches. In the weeks preceding the tournament, the New Zealand national team, the All Blacks, will be travelling the country, visiting many small towns and villages to renew grassroots links and thank local people for their continued support. Changes Announced to Business Migration Scheme 20 May 2011 ‘’We launched our business migrant package 19 months ago and the take-up rate has been incredibly encouraging. It’s attracted $562 million in potential investment which shows the package is very appealing to business migrants,’’ Dr Coleman says. "The Government’s scheme makes it easier for people to invest money in New Zealand without compromising the security and integrity of the immigration system". For more information on emigrating to New Zealand, contact the Migration Bureau Latest Immigration Trends 5th April 2011 Migration movements In 2009/10, 130,002 individuals were issued work permits, which was a 5% decrease on the previous year. Although some categories of work permit showed strong growth, this was largely offset by a large decrease in the number of essential skills work permits (labour-related migration). The United Kingdom is New Zealand’s largest source of temporary workers, many of whom enter as working holidaymakers. In 2009/10, 73,432 international students were approved to study in New Zealand. China remains the largest source country of international students, followed by South Korea and India. Stock of overseas-born population Employment status of the overseas-born population Source: International Migration Outlook – New Zealand 2009/10 - Department of Labour (April 2011) For more information on emigrating to new Zealand, contact Migration Bureau
Mr English said the Government believed unemployment had peaked and while it was not coming down as fast as he would prefer, "as the Christchurch rebuild picks up and higher commodity prices flow into the wider community we would expect further reductions". ASB INITIATIVE John Key has also welcomed the recent move by the ASB to launch a $250 million package, including interest free and discounted loans, aimed at kick-starting the rebuilding of Christchurch. "This is a multi-million dollar vote of confidence in Canterbury and I applaud ASB for their initiative," he said. ASB chief executive Barbara Chapman said, "The package is aimed at stimulating the Christchurch economy, local businesses and community groups and is part of the largest disaster recovery and rebuild programme to be supported by the bank in its 164 year history". Ms Chapman said the bank wanted to take some of the immediate financial pressure off its customers so they could focus on their immediate family and property priorities. The bank also said $1 million would be distributed among registered not-for-profit community groups through a community grants programme. Hundreds of local community and volunteer groups that support the Christchurch people had been affected, she said. Source: NZ Herald For advice about emigrating to New Zealand, please contact the Migration Bureau.. A Fresh Start For Christchurch Silver Lining for the Migration BureauNormal services have fully resumed at the Migration Bureau in Christchurch after the recent earthquake. Indeed the silver lining of the situation is that the company has moved to better premises in a leafy suburb near the city centre. Power, phone and internet connections have been restored, enabling staff to contact current clients and ensure a seamless continuation of their visa application processing. Rupert Ward, Director of the Migration Bureau in Christchurch, expressed his thanks to all clients for their support over the past two weeks. "We really appreciate the kind messages that we have received and the understanding of our clients. With our systems all once again functioning in our new office, our services are now operating as before." If you require further information on any emigration-related subject, please contact the Migration Bureau. The new Christchurch office address is: Migration Bureau The New Zealand Government has announced that automatic six-month visa extensions would be issued to foreign nationals already in New Zealand whose applications can't be processed because of the Christchurch earthquake. Immigration Minister Jonathan Coleman said 2000 temporary visa applications were held at the Immigration Department's Christchurch office, which couldn't be accessed for safety reasons. "I have issued a special ministerial directive, effective immediately, that any foreign national who is here legally and whose application is caught up in the Christchurch office will have a six-month visa extension issued," he said. "Any foreign national whose travel plans have been disrupted by the earthquake will similarly be granted a visa extension to allow them to remain legally in New Zealand for the reasonable duration of their visit." For more details of New Zealand visa classes, contact Migration Bureau today.
10th February 2011 New Zealand Immigration Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman has highlighted the recent increase in new incoming investment which has followed the restructuring of the country's business migration policies. ’We developed a policy package that makes New Zealand very attractive to business migrants, and they’re staking their confidence in New Zealand at a time of difficult international financial conditions,’’ Dr Coleman says. According to Government figures, the business migration scheme has attracted NZ$416 million of potential investment capital. Christine Yap, New Zealand Migration specialist of the Migration Bureau, commented that "the new policies have resulted in much faster processing times, with Long Term Business Visas being approved in only 3 to 4 months". For details of New Zealand's business migration policies and of NZ emigration in general, please contact your nearest Migration Bureau office. The New Zealand Government has also recently launched "interim visas", which should provide emigrants and their prospective employers with greater flexibility and certainty as they proceed through the visa application process. ’Previously there have been issues with people having their immigration status lapse while waiting for a visa to be processed,’’ says Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman. ‘’The new interim visas means that if they have an application in with Immigration New Zealand, they are still legally allowed to remain in the country on the terms of their original visa while that application is being processed. For details of how the new interim visas might help you emigrate to New Zealand, please contact your nearest Migration Bureau office. This year’s survey shows that 75 % of migrants reported they were satisfied, or very satisfied with their immigration adviser. This is an increase from 63 % in the 2009 survey. It would seem that the benefits of immigration adviser licensing are being increasingly experienced by migrants considering New Zealand as their destination. Good communication has once again proved to be the key to ensuring clients are satisfied with the service they receive from their adviser. ‘Recording and agreeing changes in writing’, ‘having been advised they were entitled to seek independent advice before entering into a contract’ and ‘being honest and truthful’ were three of the areas where advisers improved the most, compared to last year’s survey. As with any profession, there is always room for improvement. Migrants were asked what one thing their adviser could do to improve. Migrants said their adviser needed to:
For details of Migration Bureau's IAA-licensed advisers, please click here. New Zealand ranked third in global survey of economic freedom 21 September 2010 The Institute believes that individuals living in countries with high levels of economic freedom enjoy higher levels of satisfaction, greater individual freedoms, higher GDP per capita and a greater life expectancy. For instance, its research showed that life expectancy is 79.3 years in the quartile of countries with the greatest economic freedom, but 59.9 years among those countries in the bottom quartile. People in those countries who have the greatest economic freedom report a life satisfaction of 7.5 out of 10 while those in the bottom quartile report a life satisfaction of 4.7 For a free no obligation test (5-10 mins) of your eligibility to emigrate to New Zealand, please click here. New Zealand – the world’s most peaceful country. The index examines various social & economic factors from the crime rate to defence spending, armed conflicts and respect for human rights. New Zealand was followed by Iceland, Japan and Austria, with Australia 19th, United Kingdom 31st and USA 85th. New Zealand’s high standing has been maintained despite the effects of the global recession which has resulted in an increase in social tension and conflict in other parts of the world. New Zealand Unemployment Rate Falls More Than Expected For assistance with your New Zealand visa application, contact the Migration Bureau - and for a FREE "Quick Check" of your eligibility for permanent residency in New Zealand, click here. NZIAA stresses the benefits of Licensed Immigration Advisers4 May 2010Immigrants to New Zealand are better protected than ever before. This is the finding of the Immigration Advisers Authority IAA), the body established to regulate the New Zealand immigration industry. From now on, anyone providing immigration advice, whether based in New Zealand or elsewhere, must be licensed by the IAA. All Licensed Advisers must abide by the IAA’s Code of Conduct, which must be displayed in a prominent place at their offices.Registrar of Immigration Advisers, Barry Smedts said, “Immigration adviser applicants must complete a rigorous, evidence-based assessment process to meet the standard required of a licensed adviser. The assessment is based on their relevant qualifications; knowledge of immigration advisers licensing scheme; knowledge of immigration law and policy in New Zealand; ability to lodge applications and appeals; English language proficiency; professional, ethical and responsible business practices; and maintenance of professional development activities. Mr Smedts continued, “One of the primary motivators for introducing a mandatory licensing regime in New Zealand was to promote and protect the interests of migrants to New Zealand and to ensure they have confidence in the standard of immigration advice they receive. We are already starting to see the benefits of licensing. Migrants can have confidence in their licensed advisers, knowing there is the opportunity for redress if problems arise, and we see an increased level of interest in professional up-skilling from licensed advisers,” “Immigration New Zealand no longer accepts applications from advisers unless they are licensed or exempt. This has been the message that we have given offshore advisers from the beginning of our communication with them. The Migration Bureau has a team of highly experienced, NZ IAA-Licensed Immigration Advisers and has been an established member of the New Zealand immigration industry. For details of our official licencees, please click here. New Business Migration Laws Spark Great Interest in New Zealand Residency17/11/09 Immigration New Zealand reports that there has been a large increase in the number of Expressions of Interest from overseas business people and investors following the introduction earlier this year of more business-friendly immigration policies. In particular, there has been considerable interest shown in the new “Entrepreneur Plus” visa category which comes into effect on 30 November, under which entrepreneurs can obtain New Zealand residency much more quickly than before, as long as their operations create at least three full-time jobs and at least $500,000 of new investment. Previously there was a two year wait before such entrepreneurs could obtain residency. Immigration New Zealand says that amongst those who had registered on their websites, most interest had come from the United States, Britain, India, the Philippines and Ireland. Property development, education, training and tourism were among the most popular areas for potential investment, with 189 applicants looking to invest NZ$1.5 million or more - a total potential investment of at least $283 million. Source: New Zealand Herald For more information on gaining FAST TRACK permanent residency, please contact one of our Client Services Agents by clicking here. New Zealand Introduces New Retirement Visa Categories
12/03/10 The New Zealand Minister of Immigration, Mr Jonathan Coleman, has announced two new Retirement Visa categories: the Temporary Retirement Category and the Parent Retirement Category, both aimed at increasing investment and stimulating the New Zealand economy. These policies will come into effect on 29 March 2010.
In this category, the applicant may include his/her partner but dependent children cannot be included in the application. Both the principal applicant and partner must also meet the health and character requirements and hold and maintain comprehensive travel and or health insurance for the two year duration. Should you be successful in your application, you will need to transfer and invest your funds in New Zealand within 3 months of your approval in principle. If you fail to do so your application will be declined.
In this category, the applicant may include his/her partner and dependent children in the application. The principal applicant, partner and dependents must also meet the health and character requirements. Should you be successful in your application, you will need to transfer and invest your funds in New Zealand within 12 months of your approval in principle. If you fail to do so your application will be declined. For a FREE initial test to see if you qualify for immigration to New Zealand under these or other visa categories, please take one of our Quick Check Eligibility Assessments. Click here New Zealand Opens For Business 29/09/09 The New Zealand Government has recently introduced an improved business migration scheme, aiming to make New Zealand more attractive for investors and entrepreneurs. Immigration Minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman said that the new Migrant Investment Policy would involve more realistic requirements for capital, language skills and time spent in New Zealand annually, as well as greater flexibility in terms of investment vehicles. There will be two categories – Investor: For those investing at least $1.5 million in New Zealand for four years. Applicants must be 65 years or younger, with at least $1 million in settlement funds and 3 year’s business experience. (Plus specific English language and annual stay requirements). Investor Plus: For those investing at least $10 million in New Zealand for three years. The age and English language requirements are relaxed for this category. All applicants under both categories must meet health and character requirements. The main advantage of this visa stream is that there is no requirement to actively own or operate a business in New Zealand. The New Zealand Government is also looking to introduce a new Entrepreneur Plus category which will offer a faster path to residency for applicants who create at least three full-time jobs for New Zealanders and invest at least $500,000 in their business. “The new policy offers improved opportunities for business migrants to New Zealand," said Grant King, Director of the Migration Bureau. "Prospective investors and entrepreneurs should apply now to ensure visa success while these favourable conditions exist." For a FREE eligibility assessment, please click here. For further details about this news item, please contact us by clicking here. Migration Bureau & Visa Centre staff secure New Zealand IAA Licensing Visa Applicants must use an IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser from 4 May 2009. The New Zealand immigration industry has welcomed the introduction of the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007 passed by the New Zealand Government which requires anyone providing New Zealand immigration advice to be licensed by May 4, 2009. This ensures that all immigration advisors meet competency standards and adhere to a code of conduct. The new licensing system serves to protect both visa applicants and existing professional New Zealand immigration consultants from un-regulated operators. Furthermore, it establishes a strong platform for Immigration New Zealand (INZ – New Zealand Government immigration authority) to work in a clear and positive way with licensed immigration advisers. All residence visa applicants from May 4 2009 must use an IAA Immigration Adviser or New Zealand lawyer when seeking professional help with their residence visa applications. The Migration Bureau and Visa Centre are delighted to announce that staff member, Mr Anka Sahin (Licence number 200800332) has recently been granted a licence to practice by the New Zealand Immigration Advisers Authority (IAA). In addition, Anka is the first person in the immigration industry to be both an IAA Licensed Immigration Adviser (New Zealand) and also a MARA Registered Migration Agent (Australia). This means that both the Migration Bureau and Visa Centre can offer the highest level of official recognition possible to their respective clients. Following confirmation from the IAA that Anka Sahin has been granted a licence to practice, Grant King, Director of the Migration Bureau and Visa Centre said, “To our knowledge, this makes the Migration Bureau and Visa Centre the only companies in the world at this time with a team of agents who are registered with all four official immigration registration bodies: MARA (Australia), IAA (New Zealand), CSIC (Canada) and OISC (UK). This is the highest level of official recognition possible. It is a significant achievement and re-confirms the company's position as a market leader.” For more information please visit http://www.migrationbureau.com/regulatory.php. Residency Applications: High Failure Rate reported. Up to 50% FAIL..... More Migrants now Using Agents The Destination New Zealand reader survey looked at various issues of the immigration process including demographics, family factors, motivations and the immigration process. Other significant trends for New Zealand include longer decision time for deciding what city to live in and employment being high motivation for regional choice in addition to being the greatest emigration fear. Most respondents indicated that the WAITING was the most difficult part of the process. Therefore, there is a strong case for using an immigration consultant, who can help the applicant AVOID DELAYS and assist with QUICKER PROCESSING by presenting a 100% correct and complete application. Secondly, the application process and preparing paperwork was also perceived to be a difficult part of the process. Again, there is a strong case for IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS who can make the application process smoother and clearer and provide personalised assistance and representation in this bureaucratic process. Are you eligible to emigrate? Find out now. Click here for a FREE initial eligibility assessment provided by the Migration Bureau (officially recognised immigration and visa consultants). For information on the Migration Bureau Click here. Source: Destination New Zealand January 07, Outbound Publishing New Zealand Pass Mark Watch - current points tested visa threshold Applying under the Skilled Migrant has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. For you to migrate under the Skilled Migrant Category you will have to meet certain conditions and meet the points threshold. If you would like to find out the current threshold and more about points information please click here. If you would like to know if you meet these pass marks, we will work it out for you for FREE. Click here to complete a free initial eligibility assessment provided by the Migration Bureau (officially recognised immigration and visa consultants). Which Occupations are in Demand? Applying under skill categories has always been the most popular visa class for permanent residency in New Zealand. Points are awarded for an offer of employment in New Zealand, work experience, qualifications and age. Bonus points are available for employment in areas of identified future growth, cluster or absolute skill shortages. Bonus points are also available for employment outside Auckland and for New Zealand qualifications. The key to success under this class is meeting the prerequisites as outlined above AND arranging a relevant, valid skilled job offer in New Zealand. If you are interested in migrating as a skilled migrant and you would like to find out if your occupation is listed on the New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations list (NZSCO) as a skilled occupation please click here. Are you eligible to emigrate? Find out now. Click here for a FREE initial eligibility assessment provided by the Migration Bureau (officially recognised immigration and visa consultants). For information on the Migration Bureau Click here.  |
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