[Hesh]

Hiya People,

Check this

http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/smcnewinvestorannouncement.htm

http://www.beehive.govt.nz/ViewDocument.aspx?DocumentID=29628

what do you say ?

[Pip]

oooh... interesting, - well spotted! Nice to see the increase in points for the qualification of a partner of the applicant under the skilled migrant category. (I always felt a little undervalued!)

[jewelsvani]

Seems to make the system a bit more fair. Would it make that much of a difference though, as most have job offers before they arrive and pass the 140 points anyway. This certainly is the case for me and my partner, doesn't make mnuch difference to us but if it helps others then its all good.

At least it shows the NZ government are still extremely keen to get skilled profesionals into their country.

[xanctus]

In my opinion, the government may want more skilled immigrants. However, how likely the companies accepting or giving a chance for those immigrants to work??
especially without what they called "kiwi experience". Just wondering...

[swissmissdesigner]

xanctus: That is so true! I have 10 years experience as an architectual interior designer, and I am "over qualified" in NZ with all my skills.
However I have no job offer because of missing "kiwi experience".
Is this the kiwi logic?

[Leccy-Lee]

Not too sure that better or worse for my plans. I shall be in NZ next week (WOOT) and will be touring for 2-3mths before looking to look for permenant work and apply firstly for EOI etc from within NZ.

So new rules will be in effect for when i apply.. Still hoping being in country will help to find a job offer..

[aberdian]

xanctus: That is so true! I have 10 years experience as an architectual interior designer, and I am "over qualified" in NZ with all my skills.
However I have no job offer because of missing "kiwi experience".
Is this the kiwi logic?

My brother in law found that a few years back, moving there as a building site manager, used to managing multi million pound projects. The NZ companies didn't count his huge experience because it wasn't NZ-based, so he decided to become a ski instructor instead..... go figure.

[swissmissdesigner]

WOW!

[John Z]

oooh... interesting, - well spotted! Nice to see the increase in points for the qualification of a partner of the applicant under the skilled migrant category. (I always felt a little undervalued!)

Indeed very interesting!

But, the way I saw it up to now (please correct me if I'm wrong):

My wife has been invited to come to NZ as a forensic psychiatrist and I don't think I, as a "burocratic entity", am of any added value. When I decide to go for my own field(s) of expertice (architectural design, industrial design, silversmith, jewellry design, graphic design, photography, editor) I'd get myself into so much burocratic "trouble", and I think it wouldn't help us one bit. The simplest example: the requirements to do a certain level of IELTS test.

I don't feel undervalued because I already spoke to some people who'd like to work with me and therefore would choose the most practical way (I know who I am and what I'm "worth").

Does this make any sense?

Cheers, John Z

[johnrt]

I was reading this at the weekend. It looks like immigration will probably get easier because European countries, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA are all competing for the same people.

[Angelonthemove]

I hace expereinced the over qualified not kiwi expereince. You just have to find that company that can look past it. Started my 3rd job yesterday and they are fully aware I have to network to become kiwi experienced. The problem I find is that you end up taking a job that is not quite what you would like as you have little choice.

I downsized my CV and still no reposnse I ended up getting this job with my original CV, and it was the recruitment company that put me forward that made all the difference. Going direct got me no where.

[swissmissdesigner]

I hear you.....

[xanctus]

With my situation, even with recruiter they don't even bother of calling you sometimes. I called this one design recruiter agency, they never replied my phone. Others, said it out loud...oh you're just not suitable for the role, others may see you in person to have a chat, but in the end also done nothing.
So it's kind of mixed feelings really with this whole skilled immigrant thing and the fact that companies willing to take the plunge to have a variety elements in their office(s).

[Hesh]

Xanctus : I couldn't agree with you anymore..

I have been facing the same problem.. Many consultants / companies replying that I have skills and experience that are in demand but again I have to appear for a face to face interview which is difficult at this moment..

But coming back to the main article(s), looks like NZ immigration process will be faster / simplified.. atleast I hope so..