The NZ Employment Pack

New Zealand welcomes overseas professionals seeking employment within New Zealand on a temporary or permanent basis.

Perhaps you have an offer of employment from a New Zealand company? Maybe you're skilled in an occupation that's in demand here? Or you just simply want to work in New Zealand and enjoy the fantastic lifestyle? Whatever your reason for working in New Zealand you'll find all the information you need right here!

The NZ Employment Pack is overflowing with New Zealand job information, official NZIS application documents, guides, situations vacant plus hundreds of links to specialist online employment sites to get you heading in the right direction!

New Zealand Immigration’s Guide to Fees
Information on fee’s charged by the NZIS for Work Permits, Work Visa’s and Working holiday scheme. Also includes information on payment methods available outside of New Zealand, fee waiver countries and more.

English Language Information
Under the Residence from Work Categories and Priority Occupations List Residence Policy you are not required to meet English language requirements. However, your partner and any of your children aged 16 or over who are included in your application need to meet the certain English language requirements. This guide outlines the minimum standard of English for each category along with information on meeting these requirements.

Guide for Working in New Zealand
To work in New Zealand you may need to apply for a Work Visa or Permit. This booklet provides you with information on how to apply. Handy little information book covering all aspects such as who does and who doesn’t require a Work Visa or Permit to work in NZ, what work is not considered to be employment, how to apply, where to apply, how long you can stay in NZ, offers of employment, policies, evidence you have to supply, work to residence policy and much more.

Guide for Employers in New Zealand
You may be offered a job by a New Zealand company that may be unaware of the requirements of employing non NZ residents. This booklet outlines everything your New Zealand employer needs to consider along with information for those wanting to employ someone with a current NZ Work Visa or Permit.

Immediate Skill Shortage List & Information Technology Skills List
Formerly known as the Occupational Shortages List, this is an extensive list of identified occupations for which there is a shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand. It is centrally maintained and issued bi-annually by the NZIS. This A-Z list of employment jobs lists the area of shortage, the qualifications required and the area(s) in New Zealand seeking this type of employee. If an applicant produces as offer of employment in an occupation that is included on the current Immediate Skill Shortage List the NZIS will accept that no suitably qualified New Zealand citizens or residents are available!

Long Term Skill Shortage List
Formerly known as the Priority Occupations List. A detailed appendix listing occupational groups, occupations, long term skill shortage list and qualifications required.

List of Recognised Qualifications
Find out if your overseas qualifications are recognised by the NZIS. Released by the NZIS for immigration purposes, international education qualifications listed in this booklet (listed by country) do not require assessment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority.

New Zealand Guide & Application for Evaluation of International Qualifications
If your qualification isn’t listed in the above mentioned List of Recognised Qualifications then you will need to get your qualifications independently assessed by the NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority). This guide contains important information to help you apply for a NZ evaluation of your international qualifications. Also includes instructions for completing the application form, fees, the documents required, FAQ and more.

Employment Information Booklet 1.0
In New Zealand, registration is required by law to undertake employment in many fields, such as electrician, dentist, architect, nurse, teacher and many more. Use this information booklet to find out what professional bodies in New Zealand require registration along with Website links and contact details for New Zealand union and professional bodies.

Want to check out the range of NZ banks so you can open an account? Perhaps you would like to visit some educational Websites? The Information Booklet 1.0 provides a great list of top NZ Websites to assist you in moving to New Zealand for work or permanent residence, you will also find a useful fact sheet regarding NZ Minimum Employment Rights.

A-Z Employment Links
Weeks of research has gone into independently researching and selecting each Website listed in this booklet. Hundreds of Website links for top New Zealand employment, recruitment and specialist sites with a brief description of each site to help you find the perfect job!

Links to top New Zealand sites for

• Career guidance
• CV, resume & interview coaching services
• General job sites
• Recruitment agencies
• A-Z of specialist job sites for targeted careers. Includes employment sites specifically for: academic (teachers), accounting, finance, agriculture and horticulture, farming, architects, armed forces, automotive, transport trades and truck driving, building and construction trades, artists, music industry, writers, dentistry, dietician, electrical, engineering, fitness and exercise, food scientists and technologists, nuclear sciences, hospitality trade, information technology and computing, legal jobs, librarians, marine and commercial divers, medical job sites, nanny, optometrists, police and corrections department, plumbers, gasfitters, drainlayers, vets, wine industry and plenty more!

Written by Paula Stenberg, this informative book has over 100 pages and is designed with you in mind! It is quick, simple and easy to use, combining the best features of a workbook and a personal consultation offering you:

• suggestions on marketing your skills
• ideas on different formats
• a selection of layouts and styles
• comprehensive diagnostic tools to enable precise writing
• easy to follow instructions with worksheets

Create the perfect New Zealand resume!

Job Week - Finding Work Easy
Jobweek is a fortnightly employment paper that offers free advertising for employers and job seekers with over 240 job vacancies inside! Other classifications include businesses for sale, casuals and temps, employment services, franchises, work from home opportunities and more.

Your Career - Employment Classified Section
Classified Situations Vacant (employment advertising) from largest South Island Newspaper advertising general New Zealand employment and educational vacancies. Decide if you have the experience and/or qualifications to meet the New Zealand employment market.

Application to Work in New Zealand
If you want to travel to New Zealand or be in New Zealand temporarily to work this is the official NZIS application form.

Medical & X-Ray Certificate
If you plan on being in New Zealand for more than 12 months you must provide a completed Medical and Chest X-Ray Certificate.

New Zealand - The Facts
Introduction book on everyday life in New Zealand. Government compiled information on topics such as getting around New Zealand, buying and renting real estate, banking, insurance, information on New Zealand’s society and Government, every day cost of living in NZ, shopping and food, recreation, culture and lifestyle, language, employment, education and health.

New Zealand Travel & Touring Map
This detailed full colour map of New Zealand is perfect for planning your North or South Island interviews or deciding exactly where in New Zealand you would like to work! Features include clear text, travelling distances, scale and more to help you navigate your way around the major towns and cities.