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China Skilled Workers Category

Under this category, a maximum of 1,000 skilled Chinese workers at any one time may be granted temporary employment for up to three years, in specified occupations where New Zealand has a skills shortage. Entry will be limited to no more than 100 workers in each occupation at any one time.

 

There are currently places available under this category.

Requirements you must meet

In addition to meeting our health and good character requirements you must show us evidence that you meet the qualification (and any other requirements) for one of the following occupations.

 

Occupation Requirements
Qualifications must be comparable to the standard of the New Zealand qualification listed.
Auditor Degree level (Level 7) qualification majoring in accountancy and membership with New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (NZICA)
Automotive electrician National Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Level 4) or National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Electrical Engineering) (Level 4)
Boatbuilder National Certificate in Boatbuilding (Level 4)
Computer Applications Engineer Degree level (Level 7) qualification majoring in computer science, information science or information technology and three years of relevant work experience
Design Engineer – Electronics / Product Engineer Degree level (Level 7) qualification majoring in electronics, computer science or telecommunications and three years of relevant work experience with at least 12 months’ relevant work experience in the past 18 months
Diesel Mechanic  National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Heavy Engineering) (Level 4)
Early Childhood Teacher  A qualification in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5) at a minimum of Level 7 which is approved by the New Zealand Teachers Council, and NZ registration
Electronics Technician  National Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electronics), or relevant degree-level qualification (Level 7) (for example, BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) and three years' work experience and at least 12 months' relevant work experience in the past 18 months
Electrician New Zealand Electrical Registration
Film Animator Degree level qualification (Level 7) in one of the following: Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Film, specialising in multimedia, computer graphics, digital design, computer programming or software development
Fitter and Turner National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) or National Certificate in Engineering, Machining and Toolmaking (Level 5)
Fitter/Welder National Certificate in Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering (Level 5) or National Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication with strands in Welding or Heavy Fabrication (Level 5)
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer / Medical Radiation Therapist   Bachelor in Health Science specialising in Medical Radiation Therapy or specialising in Medical Imaging and New Zealand registration
Motor Mechanic National Certificate in Motor Industry (Automotive Engineering) (Level 4)
Plumber New Zealand Plumbing Registration
Registered Nurse Bachelor of Nursing or Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing, diploma or hospital based certificate and NZ registration
Senior Test Analyst Degree level (Level 7) tertiary qualification (e.g. BTech in Electronics, BSc or BE) and three years' work experience with at least 12 months relevant work experience in the past 18 months
Structural Engineer Degree level (Level 7) qualification and registered on the International Professional Engineers Register or Asia Pacific Economic Co-Operation (APEC) Engineers Register or a Washington Accord accredited engineering degree
University and Higher Education Lecturer and/or Tutor Masters Degree or PhD
Veterinarian Bachelor of Veterinary Science approved by the Veterinary Council of New Zealand and registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand

 

Requirements your employer must meet

Your New Zealand employer must provide an offer of genuine, sustainable and full-time employment for up to three years in your occupation.

 

Your employer must have previously complied with, and will continue to comply with, all relevant New Zealand employment and immigration law, and immigration instruction provisions.

If you are approved

If you are approved, you may be granted a work visa for up to three years, depending on the length of your job offer.

 

If you are granted a work visa for less than three years, you may apply for a further visa for the balance of the period, as long as you still meet all the requirements of these instructions. 

 

If you work the full three years in New Zealand and later wish to return here under these instructions, you will need to remain outside of New Zealand for at least three years before you can apply again.

Apply

To be approved under this category you must meet all the requirements. Find out how to apply. If you do not meet the requirements, you may be eligible under the Essential Skills work category.


Page Last Updated: 23 Mar 2012
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