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PORTUGAL IMMIGRATION EXTENDS THE VALIDITY OF RESIDENCY TITLES TILL 30th JUNE 2025
Jun 28, 2024The Portuguese Government has announced, on 26th June 2024 that the extension of the validity of all residency titles, currently issued, until 30th June 2025. This decision, made after the Council of Ministers' meeting, is part of a broader Public Administration...
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NEW ZEALAND LONG TERM AND IMMEDIATE SKILLED SHORTAGE LIST
An applicant can qualify under the Skilled Migrant Category if he/she meets the requirement on Age, Qualification, Work experience and English language. To be selected from Expression of Interest (EOI) the applicant needs to have a Skilled Employment. Skilled employment is that which require expert, technical or administration know-how to apply. It is important to note that to claim points for your Work experience in a Skilled employment, your occupation must be listed in any one of the following lists: LONG TERM SKILL SHORTAGE LIST (LTSSL): The Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) has recognized occupations that have an absolute continued and ongoing shortage of skilled workers both internationally and throughout New Zealand. Applicants who gain employment in one of these occupations may be given a work visa under the LTSSL Work to Residence or Essential Skills instructions. Applicants who are applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category could gain bonus points towards their application if an applicant has an offer of employment, work experience or qualifications in an area of absolute skill shortage identified on the Long-Term Skill Shortage List. The Long-Term Skill Shortage List is a list of occupations in New Zealand recognised as having aknown and absolute (sustained and ongoing) shortage of skilled workers in different categories. Occupations listed on the New Zealand Long Term Skill Shortage List (formerly called the POL) are well-thought-out to be in shortage on all regions of the New Zealand Immediate Skill Shortage List (formerly called the OSL) in difference categories. PLEASE FIND ENCLOSED THE OCCUPATION LIST FOR YOU TO GO THROUGH WHICH HAVE BEEN CATEGORISED ACCORDING TO THE OCCUPATION TYPE UNDER LONG TERM SKILL SHORTAGE LIST (LTSSL): PROFESSIONALS Occupation Long Term Skill Shortage List Requirements Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed Qualifications required for the Purposes of the Job Search Policy for General Skills Category applicants and for the purposes of claiming bonus points for qualifications in an area of absolute shortage under the Skilled Migrant Category Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed Architect 232111 Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND NZ registration Bachelor of Architecture or equivalent AND NZ registration Auditor 221213, 221214 External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor. External Auditor: Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership or provisional membership with the New Zealand Institute of Chartered
Accountants (NZICA). Internal Auditor: Certified Internal Auditor.
Civil Engineering Technician 312212 National Diploma in Civil Engineering (Level 6) or Level 6 Diploma in Civil Engineering and at least three years work experience including at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary) or Bachelor of Education - Teaching (Secondary) Early Childhood (Pre-primary) School Teacher 241111 A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7, which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council AND NZ registration A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7, which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council AND NZ registration Electrical Engineering Technician312312 Bachelors degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering AND three years relevant experience Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Level 7) majoring in electrical engineering Engineering Professionals 233111 to 233999
Telecommunications Engineering Professionals 263311, 263312
Bachelor Degree (level 7) qualification and registered on the International Professional Engineers Register or Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Engineers Register OR a Washington Accord accredited engineering degree A Washington Accord accredited engineering degree Environmental Research Scientist 234313 Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies Bachelor of Science or Applied Science in environmental studies Food Technologists 234212 Bachelor of Science (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) AND a minimum of three years relevant work experience in the industry Bachelor of Science (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Technology (Food Science) OR Bachelor of Engineering (Food Engineering) Life Scientist (Regulatory Toxicologist) 234599
Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification Bachelor degree in toxicology or ecotoxicology OR bachelor degree in a related science (such as chemistry, biology or pharmacology) and a post graduate toxicology or ecotoxicology qualification Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman) 133112 National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) AND three years relevant postqualification experience National Diploma in Construction Management (Level 6) Quantity Surveyor 233213 Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) AND three years relevant post-qualification experience Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) Secondary School Teachers 241411 Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification
recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four-year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject
Bachelors degree (or equivalent) with a major in a NZ teaching subject AND a secondary teaching qualification
recognised for registration purposes by the New Zealand Teachers Council OR a four-year Bachelor of Education/Teaching (Secondary) with a major in a NZ teaching subject
Social Worker 272511 Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate Diploma of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work OR Graduate
Diploma of Social Work
Supply and Distribution Manager (Procurement Professional) 133611 Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS) Minimum of five years relevant experience AND professional certification by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Australasia (MCIPS) Surveyors 232212 Bachelor of Surveying Bachelor of Surveying University Lecturer 242111 Masters degree or PhD Masters Degree or PhD (Level 9 or 10) AND at least twelve months work experience as a university lecturer (or
a post doctoral fellow)
Urban and Regional Planners 232611 Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning Bachelors degree (or higher) in environmental or resource planning Veterinarian 234711 achelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council Bachelor of Veterinary Science OR equivalent, approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand AND registration with the New Zealand Veterinary Council HEALTH GROUPS Ambulance Paramedic(Advanced Life Support) 411112 Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role Ambulance Paramedic(Intermediate Life Support) 411112 Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role National Diploma in Ambulance (Paramedic) (Level 7) AND two years experience in this role Anaesthetics Technician 311211 Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology Certificate in Anaesthetic Technology Anaesthetist 263211 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Anatomist or Physiologist (Clinical Respiratory Physiologist/Scientist) 234512 Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in respiratory science and being a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (credentialed by the Australia and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Scientists (ANZSRS)) or equivalent Audiologist 252611 Master of Audiology Master of Audiology Cardiac Technician (Clinical Cardiac Physiologist) 311212 Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years relevant work experience AND NZ registration Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Technology AND two years relevant work experiences Clinical Psychologist 272311 Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Master of Psychology OR Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Psychologist 272312 Psychology AND NZ registration Psychology AND NZ registration Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist 253917 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Dietician 251111 Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics and NZ registration Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition) or Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics General Medical Practitioner 253111 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional general, general provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Intensive Care Specialist 253317 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 251211
Medical Radiation Therapist 251212
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 251213
Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy OR specialising in Medical Imaging AND NZ registration Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy OR specialising in Medical Imaging AND NZ registration Medical Laboratory Scientist [including cytotechnologist (cytoscientist)] 234611 Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and NZ registration Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science and NZ registration Medical Oncologist 253314 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Midwife 254111 Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration Bachelor of Midwifery AND NZ registration Nurse - includes Nurse Manager (254311)
Nurse Researcher (254212), Nurse Practitioner (254411), Registered Nurses (254412 to 254499) Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate and NZ registration Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate and NZ registration Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 253913 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional general or general cope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional general or general cope of practice with MCNZ Occupational Therapists 252411 Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) and NZ registration Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Health Science (Occupational Therapy) and NZ registration Osteopath 252112 Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration Masters degree in Osteopathy AND NZ registration Pathologist 253915 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Pharmacists (Hospital, Industrial and Retail) 251511 to 251513 Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration Bachelor of Pharmacy AND NZ registration Physicist (Medical) 234914 Masters degree in Medical Physics Masters degree in Medical Physics Physiotherapist 252511 Bachelor of Physiotherapy and NZ registration Bachelor of Physiotherapy and NZ registration Psychiatrist 253411 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Radiation Oncologist 253918 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Renal Medicine Specialist 253322 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery and registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Sonographer 251214 Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultra Sonography Specialist Physician in Palliative Medicine 253399 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Speech Language Therapist 23412 Bachelor of Speech and Language
Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech
and Language Therapy
Bachelor of Speech and Language
Therapy, AND/OR Masters of Speech
and Language Therapy
Surgeon (General) 253511 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery AND registered within a provisional vocational or vocational scope of practice with MCNZ TRADES Automotive Electrician 321111 National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4 National Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 4 OR National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) Level 4 Diesel Motor Mechanic 321212 National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) Level 4 AND minimum of three years relevant work experience Electric Line Mechanic 342211 National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Distribution) (Level 4) or National Certificate in Electricity Supply (Line Mechanic Transmission) (Level 4) and NZ registration as a line mechanic with the Electrical Workers Registration Board Electrician (General) 341111 New Zealand Electrical Registration New Zealand Electrical Registration INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) ICT Professionals261111 to 263312
ICT Customer Support Officer (Technical advice and Consultancy) 313112
Organisation and Methods Analyst 224712
ICT Project Manager 135112
Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology AND three years of relevant work experience Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology CREATIVE Multimedia Designer (Film Animator) 232413 Minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation in Maya, Soft Image/ XSI, 3D Studio Max, Combustion, After Effects, Unix, Linux, C, C++, Perl, GUI, CGI Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in multimedia, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development AND minimum of three years specialist work experience in film animation ELECTRONICS Electronic Engineering Technician 312412 National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) AND three years work experience AND at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), OR relevant Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) Electronics Engineer (Design Engineers - Electronics/Product Engineer) 233411 Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications Management & Project Management staff 139999 Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications AND three years of work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months Bachelor Degree (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science, or telecommunications SERVICE AND SALES Chef 351311 Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional
Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality
(Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in
Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5
Diploma (specialising in the area of professional
cookery) AND a minimum of five years combined
experience in establishments offering a la
carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a
minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section
Leader level or higher)
Either National Certificate in Hospitality (Professional Cookery) Level 4 OR National Certificate in Hospitality (Cookery) Level 4 plus National Certificate in Hospitality (Basic Cookery) (Level 3) OR a Level 5 Diploma (specialising in the area of professional cookery) AND a minimum of five years combined experience in establishments offering a la carte/banqueting or commercial catering, with a minimum of two years at Chef de Partie (Section Leader level or higher) IMMEDIATE SKILLS SHORTAGE LIST: Occupational Group Occupation and ANZSCO number Required standard for work visa applicants with an offer of employment Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Also see Note 1 at the end of this list. Regions Agriculture and Forestry Apiarist (121311) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Apiculture (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience in a commercial environment OR a minimum of five years' work experience as an apiarist in a commercial environment All regions Agriculture and Forestry Arborist (362212) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Arboriculture strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Services (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Agriculture and Forestry Beef Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121312), Dairy Cattle Farmer (Farm Manager) (121313) One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of three years' relevant work experience All regions Agriculture and Forestry Dairy Cattle Farmer (Assistant Farm Manager) (121313) One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Dairy Farming or Livestock Farming strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture (Level 4) - A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Farm Management, Agriculture or Dairy Technology AND a minimum of two years' relevant work experience All regions Agriculture and Forestry Market Gardener (Crop Production/ Agronomist Manager) (121221) One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of Agriculture or Horticulture - A certificate or diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus areas of Crop Production or Horticulture - A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture Production (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Agriculture and Forestry Pig Farmer (Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager) (121318) One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Advanced Husbandry) (NZQF Level 4), or the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Pork Production (Section Management) (NZQF Level 4) - A diploma at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, in the focus area of Farm Management AND a minimum of two years' relevant on-farm work experience All regions Agriculture and Forestry Winemaker (Viticulturist/Specialist positions - not pickers) (234213) One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making - A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of Viticulture, Oenology, Wine Science or wine making OR a minimum of five years' relevant work experience Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Construction Building Inspector/Building Surveyor (312113) One of the following qualifications: - A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics - A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management, or construction project management - A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of building surveying, architectural technology, construction management, or quantity surveying AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Construction Construction Project Manager (Foreman) (Roading and Infrastructure) (133111) A minimum of five years' experience in building or maintaining roads AND staff management experience AND appropriate driver licence All regions Construction Surveying or Spatial Science Technician (Building Information Modelling Professional) (312116) A bachelor's degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of architecture, construction management or engineering AND a minimum of five years' work experience in the construction industry including at least two years in Building Information Modelling related positions All regions Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/ Hydrographic Technician) (312116) One of the following: - A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) - Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors Auckland/ Upper North Island Construction Surveying Technician (Spatial Science Technician/ Land Surveyor's Technician) (312116) One of the following: - A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7) - A New Zealand Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8) - A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Surveying (Level 6) - Professional Associate Membership of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Education Post-Doctoral Fellow (classified under 242111 University Lecturer) Doctor of Philosophy or a Doctoral degree at NZQF Level 10 with evidence of a thesis All regions Education University Lecturer (242111) A master degree at NZQF Level 9, or a higher qualification, with a minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes substantive research, dissertation or a thesis All regions Engineering Civil Engineering Draughtsperson (312211) A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6) All regions Engineering Electrical Engineering Draughtsperson (312311) A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical) (Level 6) All regions Engineering Mechanical Engineering Draughtsperson (312511) A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (Level 6) All regions Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technician (312512) One of the following: - Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 8) - Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7) - A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering (listed - see Note 3) - A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand - NZ registration in the field of Mechanical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Finance/ Business Accountant (221111) A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand or CPA Australia certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards CAANZ professional status in New Zealand or CPA Australia membership AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience Auckland/ Upper North Island, Wellington, Canterbury/ Upper South Island Health and Social Services Anaesthetic Technician (311211) NZ registration in the Anaesthetic Technician scope of practice with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of two years' post-qualification work experience in anaesthesia All regions Health and Social Services Medical Technicians nec (Dialysis Technician) (311299) NZ registration as a Clinical Physiologist (Dialysis) with the Clinical Physiologist Registration Board AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Health and Social Services Midwife (254111) NZ registration in the midwifery scope of practice with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Health and Social Services Registered Nurse (Aged Care) (254412) NZ registration in the scope of practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand AND a minimum of three years' work experience in adult hospital care All regions Health and Social Services Resident Medical Officer (excluding First and Second Year Resident Medical Officers) (253112), Specialist Physician (General Medicine) (253311), Cardiologist (253312), Paediatrician (253321), Specialist Physicians nec (253399), Emergency Medicine Specialist (253912), Ophthalmologist (253914), Medical Practitioners nec (253999) NZ registration within a relevant provisional vocational or vocational scope of specialist practice with the Medical Council of New Zealand All regions ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications Cabler (Data and Telecommunications) (342411), Telecommunications Cable Jointer (342412), Telecommunications Technician (342414) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 4) All regions Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Horse Trainer (Stallion Master) (361112) A minimum of four years' relevant work experience Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Horse Trainer (Stud Groom) (361112) A minimum of three years' relevant work experience, including at least one year's experience as a stud groom and one year's yearling preparation experience Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Jockey (452413) Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin AND clearance from that authority Waikato/ Bay of Plenty, Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Jockey (Trackwork Rider) (452413) Completed an Apprenticeship under the Rules of Racing in their country of origin OR a minimum of three years' relevant work experience All regions Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Outdoor Adventure Guide (Skydive Tandem Master) (452299) Tandem Master Rating AND a minimum of 1000 jumps Auckland/ Upper North Island, Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Snowsport Instructor (452314) One of the following qualifications: - A certificate at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Advanced Snowschool Instruction (Applied) (Level 5) - PSIA (USA) - CSIA (Canada) Level 1 - NZSIA (Stage I) - equivalent internationally recognised qualification AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience Central North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism Snowsport Instructor (including Technicians) (452314) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Snowsport Equipment (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience in a ski/snowboard repair workshop All regions Trades Baker (351111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Baking (Generalist) or the New Zealand Certificate in Trade Baking (Plant or Craft) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Bricklayer (331111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Brick and Block Laying strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Trowel Trades (Level 4) AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW done within the scope of a Bricklaying and Blocklaying Licence Class OR the duties of the Bricklayer will not include RBW Auckland/ Upper North Island Trades Carpenter (331212) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (Level 4) AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not include RBW All regions Trades Carpenter and Joiner (331211) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry (NZQF Level 4) AND A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level 4) AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of the Carpentry Licence Class OR the duties of the Carpenter will not include RBW All regions Trades Composite Technician (399999) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Composites (Level 4) All regions Trades Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (342313) NZ registration as an Electrical Service Technician or Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with the Electrical Workers Registration Board All regions Trades Fibrous Plasterer (333211) A minimum of three years' relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class OR the duties of the Fibrous Plasterer will not include RBW All regions Trades Floor Finisher (332111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the National Certificate in Flooring (Level 4) Auckland/ Upper North Island, Waikato/ Bay of Plenty Trades Glazier (333111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Glazing (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do relevant Restricted Building Work (RBW), EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise relevant RBW, OR the duties of the Glazier will not include RBW Auckland/ Upper North Island, Canterbury/ Upper South Island Trades Joiner (331213) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Joinery (Level 4) All regions Trades Metal Casting Trades Worker (Foundry Moulder) (322114) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the metal forming strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Metal Fabricator (322311) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand in the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Metal Machinist (First Class) (CNC Machinist) (323214) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Fitting and Machining or the Machining strands in the New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Motor Mechanic (General) (Automotive Air Conditioning Technician) (321211) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the Automotive Heating, Ventilation or Air Conditioning strands in the National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Specialist Engineering) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Panelbeater (324111) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Collision Repair (Non-structural Repair) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Plastics Technician (399916) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Plastics Technician (Plastics Engineer) (399916) A certificate at NZQF Level 5, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering Technology (Level 5) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Roof Tiler (333311), Roof Plumber (334115) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one strand of the New Zealand Certificate in Roofing (Installation) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the Roofing Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of the Roofing Licence Class OR the duties of the Roof Tiler will not include RBW Auckland/ Upper North Island, Waikato/ Bay of Plenty, Canterbury/ Upper South Island, Otago/ Southland Trades Scaffolder (821712) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Scaffolding (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of two years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Sheetmetal Trades Worker (322211) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Trade) (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Trades Solid Plasterer (333212) A minimum of three years' relevant work experience AND Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) licence to do Restricted Building Work (RBW) within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class, EXCEPT IF the work will be done under the supervision of an appropriately LBP who is licensed to supervise RBW work done within the scope of the External Plastering Licence Class OR the duties of the Solid Plasterer will not include RBW All regions Trades Stonemason (331112) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Stonemasonry (Level 4) Auckland/ Upper North Island Trades Vehicle Painter (324311) A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Refinishing (Level 4) AND a minimum of three years' relevant post-qualification work experience All regions Note 1: Qualifications listed (unless an exception is stated) are New Zealand awarded qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF). Overseas qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed. Overseas qualifications therefore require an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority stating the comparable NZQF qualification. Note 2: Where post-qualification work experience is included as a requirement it applies to all qualifications listed for the occupation (unless otherwise indicated). Note 3: Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country. To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, please refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website: Note 4: A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ), as Engineering New Zealand was formerly known, may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand. A letter from IPENZ may also be used to meet an applicable requirement instead of a letter from IT Professionals New Zealand. IPENZ's name changed to Engineering New Zealand in October 2017. SELF-EMPLOYED APPLICANT: An applicant who is self-employed cannot claim points for skilled employment if he is self-employed applicant. If an applicant is self-employed and wishes to process his application under self-employment can qualify and found eligible under the Business category. To check your eligibility and to know which visa category will be suitable for your application, you can write to us at: neville@bilimoriaassociate.com with your resume to assess your eligibility and we will be happy to prepare a successful application for your Residence visa to New Zealand.
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