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Plenty of opportunties for skilled workers NEW Zealand is looking for people with the skills and experience needed for the country's future economic development.The economy is growing and it's stronger now than it's been for several years. There's a high level of employment but it's still a competitive job market. The employment scene is changing because of technology and differences in the workforce. The labour market is diverse and there are different work opportunities in different regions of New Zealand. You'll need a good level of English and the qualifications required for your occupation or profession. There are standards that you'll need to meet to have your qualifications recognised there. Finding work can take some time and effort, but there are agencies and organisations that can help you succeed. We'll tell you about the skills New Zealand is looking for, what requirements there are for jobs and how to look for employment. The employment scene It's a good time to go and and work in New Zealand. But working life may be quite different from your home country. There have been dramatic changes in employment trends in many industries over the last ten to fifteen years. And it's continuing to change. These things aren't happening just in New Zealand. Similar changes are occurring in most developed (OECD) nations. The labour market is ageing. There's been a big drop in the birth-rate, so the workforce is getting older and there aren't so many young people to replace those who retire. There's an increasing number of people from other countries working in New Zealand - the coutnry is becoming more multi-ethnic. Types of jobs are changing too - more jobs are part-time, and more people are looking for a good lifestyle as well as a good salary. Typical New Zealand businesses are small compared to those in other countries. But there are also large international companies with offices in New Zealand. And there is a strong government sector, especially in Wellington. The job market differs from one region to another. You'll find that most government jobs and ones in large organisations are in our bigger cities. But there are exciting opportunities in regional centres too, especially for some occupations. Work opportunities New Zealand's economy needs people with a positive attitude and the skills and experience to help the country grow and expand. So if you have the background the country is looking for you'll be very welcome. To do well you need to understand the kind of country New Zealand is and the culture. You need to know what salary to expect, how New Zealanders live, the differences between countrys and you need to have good English skills too. The workforce and types of work being carried out differ from one region to another. Most government jobs, and jobs in large organisations, are in our bigger cities. But there are exciting initiatives happening in the smaller centres too. So there are different regional opportunities. The country is looking for people with the skills and experience the the economy needs and those who will work in identified future growth areas. Finding work Finding work can be a time-consuming process. It's common to apply for a number of jobs before being successful. And new residents often take initial positions that are more junior than the one they had at home. Sometimes this is because of your English language skills. Sometimes it's because you need to become familiar with New Zealand culture and working conditions. If you're a teacher, social worker or in the medical profession it's very important to understand our culture because you'll be working closely with people. For many jobs - especially senior ones - you need to have a knowledge of our society and some local work experience. Before you begin looking for a job, there are two important steps that you need to take. First, make sure that your qualifications will be recognised in New Zealand. And find out what level of English language you need to have in your profession or occupation. |
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