study to work and residence
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Overview
• Term time work rights
• Graduate work visa policy
• Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
• Other work to residence options
• Accessing further information
Introduction
• Many students consider staying on in NZ to work, and some to gain permanent residence
• The ability to gain work opportunities critical to your post study aspirations
Student Visa holders can apply for a “variation of conditions” to work part time up to 20 hours.
Enrolled in a fulltime course for at least 2 years;
Or
Enrolled in a course that results in Skilled Migrant Category points;
Making the most of semester and summer
work opportunities
• Part-time work – look for opportunities to move around in the business
• Social connections - Family and friends
• Volunteering at organisations
• Making the most of Study Projects
• Make use of Career guidance and job
search support
Graduated but no job yet?
When you’ve completed an SMC Points qualification*
You can apply for 12 month open ‘Graduate Job Search Visa’
no job offer required
Allows you to look for AND take up a job offer immediately
*Subject to changes from 2 April 2012
Graduate work visa criteria if started study after
2 April 2012:
Must have successfully completed a NZ qualification that qualifies for points under SMC • To be eligible must have completed recognised NZ qualification of at least
2 Academic years unless:
• Completed 2 courses of at least one academic year each which are SMC points accruing courses (level 4-6) and the second course must be at a higher level
• OR completed a post graduate qualification of at least one year academic duration
• OR completed a credit transferred bachelors degree with at least 1 year study in NZ
• OR completed any level 7 qualification of at least 1 academic year
Found a job?
• When you’ve completed an SMC Points qualification
• You can apply for 2 year ‘Graduate Work Experience Visa’
• Job offer must be relevant to your qualification
• OR
• Proceed directly to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC)
• Designed to facilitate entry of skilled migrants with skills New Zealand needs and ability to successfully settle in
New Zealand.
• Works on a points system – selection point can change
• Earn points for:
• Job or job offer in NZ
• Experience and qualifications
• Age and family situation
Process for Skilled Migrant Category
Migrant
Lodge Expression of Interest
Credibility check
Invitation to Apply
Apply for Residence
Decide application
Application approved/ declined
Work out your points
Selection from pool
1.Expression of
Interest
2.SMC Residence
application
Current selection point for SMC
• 100 points needed to submit and Expression of Interest
• 140 points = automatic selection from the pool
• 100 to 135 points:
• with points for a skilled job / job offer likely to be selected
• with points for work experience or qualifications in a skill
shortage area may be selected if there are enough places
available
• Skilled employment:
• NZ job offer or NZ job you have been in for less
• than 12 months 50
points
• NZ job you have been in for more than 12 months 60
points
• Bonus points if your job is:
• In a skill shortage area – LTSSL 10
points
• In an identified growth area 10 points
• Outside of the Auckland region 10 points
• Or if your partner has a skilled job or job offer 20 points
Job points for Skilled Migrant Category
Skilled Employment
• Skilled employment is employment that requires specialist, technical or management expertise:
• Check the ANZSCO list…
• http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/
• Occupations, qualifications, skill level, job descriptions
621511 RETAIL SUPERVISOR
Alternative Titles: Checkout Supervisor
Sales Department Supervisor
Tasks:
Supervises and coordinates the activities of retail sales workers; ensuring that customers receive prompt service and quality goods and services;
responding to customers' inquiries and complaints about goods and services;
planning and preparing work schedules and assigning staff to specific duties;
interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, dismissing and promoting staff,
and resolving staff grievances; instructing staff on how to handle difficult and
complicated sales procedures; examining returned goods and deciding on appropriate action; taking inventory of goods for sale and ordering new stock; ensuring that
goods and services are correctly priced and displayed;
ensuring safety and security procedures are enforced
Qualification: NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification
Skill Level: 4
Level’s 4-5
considered to be semi or low
skilled
142111 RETAIL MANAGER
Tasks:
determining product mix, stock levels and service standards;
formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services;
selling goods and services to customers and advising them on product use;
maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions;
undertaking budgeting for the establishment;
controlling selection, training and supervision of staff; ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
Qualification:
NZ Register Diploma
Skill Level: 2
Alternative Titles:
Retail Store Manager
Shop Manager
Level’s 1-3 considered to be skilled
Definition of skilled employment
Skilled employment is employment that
requires specialist, technical or management
expertise:
obtained through the completion of recognised
relevant qualifications; or
obtained through recognised relevant work
experience; or
obtained through the completion of recognised relevant
qualifications and work experience.
If Registration is required this MUST be provided at
application stage
Qualification points for SMC (started study
on/before 25 July 2011)
Recognised basic qualification 50
Recognised post-graduate qualification 55
Bonus points for :
2 years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised
qualification 5
A recognised basic New Zealand qualification (e.g. trade qualification,
diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with Honours) 5
A recognised post-graduate New Zealand qualification
( Masters/Doctorate) 10
Qualification in an identified future growth area 10
Qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage 10
Partner qualifications 20
Qualification points for SMC
After 25th July 2011 Qualification
Levels 3-6 40 Levels 7-8 50 Levels 9-10 60
Bonus Points: 2 years of full-time study in New Zealand completing a recognised bachelor Degree level 7 NZ qualification 10 1 year full time study in NZ completing a recognised post graduate NZ qualification levels 8-10 10 2 years full time study in NZ completing a recognised post graduate NZ qualification levels 9-10 15 Qualification in an identified future growth area 10 Qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage 10 Partner qualifications levels 3-6 will be 10 Partner qualifications levels 7-10 20
Family points for SMC
Close family in NZ 10 points
Definition:
Adult sibling or adult child, or parent, of a principal applicant
or of the principle applicants partner included in the
Application; and
Is in New Zealand; and
Is a New Zealand or Australian citizen or holder of a current
residence visa
Note: adult sibling or adult child means aged 17 and over and
not dependent
Points for age
20 – 29 30 points
30 – 39 25 points
40 – 44 20 points
45 – 49 10 points
50 – 55 5 points
Health & Character requirements
Medical & X-Ray For all applicants intending to remain in NZ for more than 12 months
From any GP in NZ
If offshore may need to visit panel doctor
No more than 3 months old
TB certificate for some applicants intending stay of more than 6 months but less than 12
months
Police Certificates For all applicants (except applicants aged under 17) intending to remain in NZ for more than
24 months
From country of citizenship, and
From any country lived in for 12 months or more in past 10 years
No more than 6 months old
English Language requirements
Principal applicant must meet English language requirements
by either having a demonstrated English language
background or score IELTS 6.5
Non principal applicants must either have an acceptable
English language background or minimum score of IELTS 5
or can pre-purchase ESOL. However if claiming points for
Qualification or Job offer, then they must also meet IELTS 6.5
Applies to all persons 16 years or over
‘Work to residence’ options
• Long Term Skill Shortage List • Must meet qualification / and or experience
requirements
• Talent Visa (Accredited Employer) • Must meet age, salary, and any qualification /
registration requirements
Immigration Advisor Licensing
As of 4th May 2009 Immigration advisors onshore required to be licensed
4th May 2010 Immigration advisors offshore required to be licensed.
Publicly available information, e.g. on www.immigration.govt.nz is not deemed Immigration advice.
For further information & assistance
Web
www.immigration.govt.nz
www.immigration.govt.nz/help
For further detailed information, guidance & the
relevant forms to apply for residence under the
Skilled Migrant Category, visit:
www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/stream/work/skilledmigrant/apply/default.htm
Contact Centre
Freephone 0508 558 855
or in Auckland call 09 914 4100