By Paul Geoff
New Zealand is desperately seeking skilled British workers to fill vacancies in its workforce. The New Zealand Department of Labour has recently published some astonishing statistics stating only 54% of advertised jobs in New Zealand were filled within 10 weeks of advertising.
The occupations in which New Zealand has a significant shortage of skilled workers can be found on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL). If you are bored of your currently circumstance there are some very good opportunities for migrants at the moment in the country.
Similar to Australia, Canada and the UK, potential migrants applying for residency in New Zealand must qualify via a points system. Points are awarded to applicants who are a confirmed offer of employment which meets the specifications of the LTSSL and have either qualified or experienced in the given occupation.
Skill Shortage in New Zealand
Medical Jobs - 100% Pure Lifestyle
By Sian G Wilson
For candidates interested in an overseas working holiday experience or for those looking to relocate permanently, New Zealand is a country that is very welcoming of skilled healthcare and medical professionals.
New Zealand is currently experiencing an all time low in having access to skilled and professionally trained workers in a number of industries. The New Zealand Department of Immigration has issued a statement saying that professionally trained and educated individuals within the medical field are encouraged to apply to fill a large shortage currently being experienced within the local industry. Doctors who have completed their first year of medical residency are especially encouraged to apply to the Department of Immigration, as they are featured prominently on the occupational shortage list in New Zealand.
For individuals who have completed appropriate medical training in their specific field, there exist numerous medical jobs in New Zealand to be filled. The medical field is one of the largest industries in New Zealand which employs a vast number of individuals possessing the necessary skills and expertise. Even though the exact number of individuals who are employed within the medical industry is staggering, the industry is projected to continue to increase exponentially over the next decade.
