21 Dec 2017
MBIE has completed its annual review of the Long Term Skill Shortage List, to ensure it meets the changing needs of the labour market and to preserve opportunities for New Zealanders.
The outcomes relevant to engineering professionals are:
- Remove Petroleum Engineer
- Retain Chemical Engineer and Materials Engineer
Migrants who gain employment in one of these occupations may be granted a Work to Residence or an Essential Skills work visa. Migrants applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category may gain bonus points towards their application if they have an offer of employment or work experience in an area of skill shortage identified on the list.
