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

Summer & Term Work Conditions

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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

Graduate Work Visa Policy

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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)

Skilled Migrant Category

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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

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‘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

NZ Study and Work Website