Karishma will remain in India for two months and has set aside some time to meet with a limited number of pre-qualified people wishing to come to New Zealand. 

To make the process go smoothly we are inviting family and friends in New Zealand to contact us so that we can assess the eligibility of your friends or family members. Please note that there will be a charge for this service and that the fee will be deducted from any fees charged in the future when work is started on the case.

Please contact the office on 09 6254000 to discuss this further.

Employer registration 

1. Individual occupational registration is not necessary to meet the policy requirements of SM19.5 and W2.10.1(b)(ii).  There are instances where an employer holds an “Employer Licence” (i.e. for Electrical registration).  In such instances, an employee who is offered employment with an employer who holds an “Employer Licence” is not required to hold individual registration to undertake the employment offered.   

2. An employee who is not registered but who is employed with an employer who holds an “Employer Licence or Registration” meets the policy requirements of SM19.5 and W2.10.1(b)(ii). 

Employment in a position assessed as being Skill level 3  

An application for a work permit or visa for a skill level 3 position does not require a mandatory referral to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) as does a skill level 4 or 5 position. Referral to MSD is only one part of a labour market test.  For skill level 3 positions Immigration New Zealand still requires an employer to have made “genuine attempts” to recruit New Zealand citizens or residents.  An employer for a skill level 3 position is still required to provide a Employer Supplementary Form and provide evidence of the genuine attempts the employer has made to fill the position locally by way of advertising and the qualifications and work experience required, but a referral to MSD is not mandatory.