New Zealand's immigration authority has launched five sector-specific job portals to help foreign workers find employment in the country. The portals cover healthcare, education, engineering, science, and seasonal farm work. Each platform is tailored to a specific industry, allowing applicants to search for jobs within their area of expertise. This approach aims to provide a more targeted route into the labour market than general online searches.
The official New Zealand immigration portal outlines the dedicated platforms for each sector. Healthcare vacancies are listed on Kiwi Health Jobs, while teaching and education roles are published through the Education Gazette. Science professionals can explore openings via Careers at Science New Zealand, and engineering positions are advertised on Engineering New Zealand. Foreign workers seeking seasonal fruit and vegetable farm work can access opportunities through Work and Income.
The New Zealand government has also released employment projections stretching to 2028 to help job seekers plan ahead. The projections identify several fields as central to New Zealand's economy, including agriculture and forestry, construction, healthcare, education and teaching, engineering, business and finance, science, energy, and health technology. These fields offer openings for both highly skilled professionals and those in less skilled occupations.
The labour market in New Zealand accommodates a broad range of qualifications and experience. To assist prospective workers in planning their move, the New Zealand government publishes a quarterly update on national labour market statistics. This provides a current picture of employment conditions across sectors. The medium to long-term employment projection up to 2028 helps job seekers identify growing industries and time their applications accordingly.
In addition to the dedicated job portals, job seekers can conduct wider online searches for roles in sectors not covered by these five platforms. The immigration authority notes that the labour market outlook is positive, with opportunities existing in various fields. The government's employment projections and labour market statistics provide valuable insights for prospective workers.
New Zealand has also announced countries whose citizens could be exempt from undergoing a formal qualification assessment when applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category. The countries on the list are Hong Kong, Ireland, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. This move aims to attract highly skilled workers to the country.
The new job portals and employment projections are part of New Zealand's efforts to streamline the process for foreign workers to find employment in the country. The initiatives aim to provide a more efficient and targeted approach to matching job seekers with employment opportunities. By offering a range of tools and resources, the New Zealand government hopes to attract skilled workers to fill labour gaps in key sectors.
Key points
- New Zealand's immigration authority has published five dedicated job portals for foreign workers in key sectors.
- The portals cover healthcare, education, engineering, science, and seasonal farm work.
- The New Zealand government has released employment projections stretching to 2028 to help job seekers plan ahead.
