New Zealand has very favorable immigration policies, allowing both undergraduate and graduate students to obtain a three-year work visa after graduation, fulfilling their immigration dreams. With such excellent immigration policies, what professional choices do students have when studying in New Zealand? Today, I will explain what majors are suitable for male and female students studying in New Zealand.
New Zealand Study and Immigration Majors - Female Version
1. Early Childhood Education
The early childhood education major is the most popular immigration profession in New Zealand. Applicants engaged in this profession receive additional immigration points. Moreover, the teaching profession is a scarce talent in New Zealand and is a key focus of government support. The demand for teachers is increasing every year. As New Zealand's population continues to grow, the employment rate for graduates in this field remains high. It has long been recognized by the New Zealand immigration market as "the most stable immigration profession."
2. Nursing
The nursing profession is in high demand both in New Zealand and globally. For New Zealanders, who enjoy high welfare policies, the public healthcare system has led to a shortage of positions. Choosing a nursing career offers many professional options during the study process, including child health, elderly care, hospital emergency nursing, physical rehabilitation, mental health, and primary healthcare.
3. Western Cuisine
The Western cuisine major is currently one of the easiest professions to find work in New Zealand. As a country with a thriving tourism industry, the New Zealand government is attracting excellent chefs to serve tourists from around the world.
4. Hotel Management
With the increasing number of Chinese tourists visiting and staying in New Zealand, many hotels and tourism venues require Chinese students with hotel management knowledge to specifically cater to Chinese travelers.
New Zealand Study and Immigration Majors - Male Version
1. Engineering
New Zealand's engineering quality is renowned worldwide, and the engineering profession has significant advantages for employment and immigration. Currently, the engineering occupations recognized by the Institution of Engineers Australia (IEAust) are classified into three categories: Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, and Associate Engineer. Depending on the specific field, engineers can be divided into various disciplines, such as biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, agricultural engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, coastal and ocean engineering, environmental engineering, and industrial engineering.
Among these, civil engineering is a profession that has long been in short supply for immigration in New Zealand, with starting salaries for graduates typically reaching NZD 50,000 to 60,000, and senior engineers earning over NZD 100,000.
2. Construction
Entering the construction industry in New Zealand not only allows for a fast track to immigration but also offers many large companies targeted free technical training for construction workers.
The construction industry in New Zealand is experiencing explosive growth, with a strong demand for apprentices.
3. Computer Science
The IT profession in New Zealand has various long-term and short-term programs, some of which require over two years of work experience and a diploma or higher to apply for immigration. However, since 2004, ICT (Information Technology & Communication) has consistently appeared on the long-term shortage list, with no requirements for work experience, position, or salary; only a bachelor's degree is needed to receive 10 points for long-term shortage. Due to the lack of local IT talent in New Zealand, there is a significant gap in the labor market.
4. Business Accounting
Currently, the accounting profession is globally in high demand, and there is also a significant need for accounting graduates in New Zealand. After mastering modern accounting, auditing, financial management, and related knowledge and skills in school, students have a wide range of employment opportunities, including in state-owned enterprises, foreign enterprises, private enterprise finance departments, and financial institutions, including insurance agencies. The accounting profession in New Zealand is also an immigration profession, and students who study to become certified public accountants can apply for immigration.
