2017 unskilled job visa sponsorship in new zealand

In 2017, the New Zealand government introduced a new visa policy for unskilled workers, known as the Essential Skills Work Visa. This visa allows employers to sponsor foreign workers for jobs that are difficult to fill with New Zealand citizens or residents.

Here are the key requirements and benefits of the Essential Skills Work Visa for unskilled workers in 2017:

Eligibility:

• The job must be on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) or the Immediate Skill Shortage List (ISSL).
• The employer must be a New Zealand-based business and must have a good reputation.
• The worker must have the necessary qualifications, skills, and experience for the job.
• The worker must meet the required English language proficiency level.

Application process:

• The employer must apply for a visa sponsorship on behalf of the worker.
• The employer must provide evidence of the job vacancy, the worker's qualifications and experience, and the worker's English language proficiency.
• The worker must provide their personal details, education and work history, and proof of English language proficiency.
• The application must be submitted online through the Immigration New Zealand website.

Benefits:

• The Essential Skills Work Visa allows workers to live and work in New Zealand for up to 3 years.
• The visa is initially granted for 2 years, and can be renewed for an additional year.
• The worker can bring their family members to New Zealand, but they must meet the required English language proficiency level.
• The worker can apply for a resident visa after 2 years of working in New Zealand.

Salary requirements:

• The minimum salary for an Essential Skills Work Visa is NZD $45,000 per year.
• The salary must be at least the market rate for the job, as determined by the New Zealand government.

Other requirements:

• The worker must have a good health and character.
• The worker must have health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in New Zealand.
• The worker must comply with New Zealand's tax laws and regulations.

It's worth noting that the Essential Skills Work Visa is a points-based system, and the worker's application will be assessed based on their qualifications, skills, and experience. The employer must also demonstrate that they have tried to recruit a New Zealand citizen or resident for the job before applying for a visa sponsorship.

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