If you are intending to migrate to New Zealand and want to work with an employer there, here is a little information for you! There are a few basic things that all employers in the Kiwi land give importance on in order to allow migrants to work. You would require to meet all these prerequisites before you could get to work in New Zealand.

Below are the requirements that a New Zealand employer would expect you to fulfill, so that it can allow you to work:

• To be eligible to work in New Zealand, you should have good skills of English language, especially a good verbal communication skill.
• The relevant authority must approve your degrees and qualifications.
• You must hold positive feedback from your previous employer.
• Last but not the least, you must hold a lawful work permit/residence permit.

If you are capable of meeting the requirements and have all the essentials, then you can expect to work in New Zealand. However, there may be complications in certain cases. Therefore, it is always advised to seek the help of an immigration specialist in this regard!

Here is a brief info about the English language requirement:

With the amendments made to the New Zealand Immigration policy in the year 2007, the requirement of excellent English language skills has become vital for the applicants aspiring to work in the country. To start off, immigrants applying under Skilled Category need to obtain a minimum of 6.5 points in an IELTS test.

Another important thing you should remember is that along with excellent language skills, including fluency, New Zealand employers also give considerable emphasis on the accent!

For further information on the requirements of Skilled Migrant Visa Category, contact an Immigration and Visa Consultant!