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Immigration in 2023

Immigration in 2023

Immigration priorities for this year will be reviewing the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) and reviewing the partnership policy.
Tips for employers

Tips for employers

If you are recruiting migrant workers from overseas or want to retain the ones you have here are some useful tips.
Wage rate hike will hurt employers

Wage rate hike will hurt employers

Monday, 27 February the median wage used to calculate most work visa applications increases to NZD $29.66 per hour (or $61,692.80 per annum; based on a 40 hour
How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

How Is the Government Addressing the Labour Shortages?

New Zealand's labour shortage isn't a new issue, it has worsened across the country due to the impact of Covid-19. What is the Government doing to address it?
Christmas bonus for Employers

Christmas bonus for Employers

The government has announced businesses who apply for employer accreditation before 4 July 2023 will receive an automatic 12-month extension
Holiday hours

Holiday hours

We will be back in 2023 recharged, refreshed and ready for the new challenges in the immigration world!
Immigration back track

Immigration back track

The government backed down on several proposed immigration policy changes that would have made it that much more difficult for employers to recruit workers.
How Can NZ Employers Stay Competitive in the Global Job Market?

How Can NZ Employers Stay Competitive in the Global Job Market?

New Zealand's job market is evolving, and skills are in-demand. Under the AEWV scheme, NZ employers are advertising migrant jobs to fill their skill shortage.
Accredited Employers – let’s make it easy

Accredited Employers – let’s make it easy

As an accredited employer there is a lot to juggle to comply with Immigration NZ rules. How do you keep track of all of this?
Malcolm Pacific Immigration now in Tauranga

Malcolm Pacific Immigration now in Tauranga

We are excited to announce the opening of our Tauranga office.
Skilled Migrants Workers – change on the way!

Skilled Migrants Workers – change on the way!

The SMC closed to new residence applications in April 2020 when NZ shut the border. The category has just reopened but sweeping changes are on the horizon
Visa rules about to change

Visa rules about to change

Do you employ migrant workers in your business or plan to recruit from offshore? This article is relevant to your workforce recruitment and retention plans.

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