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Immigration reset – what does this mean for business?
In May the government announced plans to change the way immigration is managed. While light on detail of what and when changes may occur,...
Jun 16, 20211 min read
Employer accreditation becomes mandatory
Employers of migrant workers must become accredited from 1 November 2021 before work visa applications can be processed. Most employers...
May 17, 20211 min read
Tips for employers
Looking for Talent? The travel bubble with Australia means employers can recruit from across the Tasman. However, for applicants who are...
May 17, 20211 min read
Median wage set to increase in July 2021
Immigration NZ uses the median wage to assess Essential Skills Work Visas. The government has decided this will increase from $25.50 per...
May 17, 20211 min read
Median wage increase on hold
The median wage is a key tool used by Immigration NZ to assess essential skills work visa applications and the Skilled Migrant residence...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Recruiting in 2021?
If you are looking to bring specialist skills from overseas start the conversation now on border exemptions and visas. The process is...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Want hassle free work visas for your workers?
The window to become an accredited employer and get migrant workers earning more than $79,560 per annum onto a pathway for residence is...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Free webinar for your Filipino workers
Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting another webinar to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working and living in New...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Tips for employers
The border remains closed to all visitors, most international students, and many workers. Ensure job ads are clear that applicants need...
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Immigration in 2021
Businesses looking to recruit skilled workers from overseas face continued challenges from a closed border. The Covid-19 Response...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Work Visa changes roll out in 2021
For some time, we have been alerting business to changes happening next year. Highlights are: The median wage was reported to increase in...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Holiday season
Malcolm Pacific Immigration will close for the holidays at midday on Thursday, 24 December and reopens on Monday, 11 January 2021. Our...
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Skilled Migrants and Parents face more delay
Skilled workers will be frustrated by yet another delay by the government preventing them applying for residence. The Minister of...
Oct 21, 20201 min read
More changes to work visa rules in October
In July 2020 the government changed the rules around how work visa applications are assessed based on the rate of pay. Those paid above...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Do you have Filipinos in your workforce?
Let your team know Malcolm Pacific Immigration is hosting a webinar next month to discuss immigration changes affecting Filipinos working...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
The border is closed but you need workers
Thinking about recruiting skilled workers from overseas? Be prepared for a complex, frustrating and time consuming process. Apart from...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Important travel warning
If you or your any staff are travelling on business (as unlikely as this may seem), or you are bringing people to New Zealand here are...
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Recruiting from overseas?
Many businesses are very frustrated when they are knocked back for a border exemption when overseas talent is desperately needed, or...
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Work visa applications moving but the rules are changing
Immigration NZ have around 3500 Essential Skills Work Visa (labour market tested) applications in the queue at the time of going to...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Skilled migrants still on hold
The government has placed a hold on most skilled workers’ pathway to apply for residence. Many skilled workers apply for residence under...
Sep 16, 20201 min read
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