It is well known that the requirements for applying for skilled migration are high. First, one must meet the criteria of the New Zealand Skilled Migration Occupation List, followed by considerations such as IELTS scores and points-based assessments. If your occupation is not on this list, it means you are ineligible. The New Zealand Skilled Migration Occupation List is not static; it is adjusted based on the actual conditions of the labor market, and the list has undergone many changes in recent years.
I. Changes to the New Zealand Long-Term Skill Shortage List
According to the latest New Zealand Skilled Migration Occupation List released by Immigration New Zealand, some new shortage occupations have been added, while others that are no longer in shortage have been removed. More importantly, regional differences in shortages for various occupations have been introduced, allowing for differentiated policies.
1. Five occupations removed
a. Anaesthetist
b. Pathologist
c. Forest Scientist
d. Renal Medicine Specialist
e. Petroleum Engineer
2. Two new occupations added
a. Chemical Engineer
b. Materials Engineer
II. New Zealand Immediate Skill Shortage List
1. Five occupations removed
a. Dentist
b. Dental Technician
c. Pharmacy Technician
d. Medical Laboratory Technician (Phlebotomy and Histology Technicians)
e. Poultry Farmer
2. Twelve occupations added based on regional classification
a. Accountant (General) ---- A
b. Carpenter ---- B
c. Carpenter and Joiner ---- B
d. Fibrous Plasterer ---- B
e. Joiner ---- B
f. Midwife ---- B
g. Motor Mechanic (General) ---- B
h. Panelbeater ---- B
i. Midwife ---- B
j. Vehicle Painter ---- B
k. Solid Plasterer ---- B
l. Roof Tiler ---- C or Roof Plumber ---- C
PS: A-B-C refer to the regions involved; A represents: Auckland/Northland, Wellington, Christchurch/South Island regions.
B represents: All of New Zealand.
C represents: Auckland/Northland, Christchurch/North Canterbury, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Otago/Southland regions.