New Zealand Immigration UpdateSkill Shortage ListUpdate On 27 May 2019, Immigration New Zealand will update the Long Term Skill Shortage (LTSSL) and Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage (CISSL) Lists. New Regional Skill Shortage Lists (RSSLs) will also be introduced to replace the current Immediate Skill Shortage List. Key Updates Long Term Skill Shortage List
Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
Regional Skill Shortage List
Regional Skill Shortage Lists The Regional Skill Shortage List will tailor labour market shortages to the following 15 regions in New Zealand.
This new 15 region model will also be applied to the CISSL. Impact The Immigration labour market test requirements do not apply to occupations listed on one of the Immigration New Zealand skill shortage lists. This results in faster, more streamlined processing for individuals working in skill shortage list occupations and their supporting employers. Regularly updating skill shortage lists ensures that immigration policies are adaptable to changing labour market conditions. This introduction of RSSLs should also respond more effectively to labour market conditions, acknowledging that skill shortages do vary by region. It is expected that these changes will encourage migrants to work and live in places other than New Zealand's main centres, particularly Auckland, where there is a current strain on infrastructure. Relevant dates These changes will be introduced, on 27 May 2019. Any questions? Please get in touch with one of our experts today.
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