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SM13.20 Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage (to 27/08/2017)

Note: The instructions in this section cease to be effective from 28/08/2017.

  1. Recognised work experience is assessed as being in an area of absolute skills shortage if:
    1. it was undertaken in an occupation included on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (refer Appendix 4) or that was on the Long Term Skill Shortage List at the time the principal applicant’s Expression of Interest was selected; and
    2. it meets the specifications for that occupation; and
    3. the principal applicant is suitably qualified by training and/or experience to undertake that work (including any specific requirements set out in column 3 of the Long Term Skill Shortage List or that were listed on the date their Expression of Interest was selected).
  2. Where the Long Term Skill Shortage List specifies that occupational registration is required for a listed occupation, the principal applicant must demonstrate that they:
    1. held occupational registration while undertaking the work experience, if occupational registration was required in the country in which the work occurred; and
    2. hold current full or provisional New Zealand occupational registration, or meets the requirements of SM19.15.b.ii if registration is required from the New Zealand Medical or Dental Council.

SM13.20.1 Evidence

Recognised work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage only qualifies for points if the principal applicant provides evidence that satisfies an immigration officer that their work experience meets the requirements of SM13.20 above.

Effective: 07/11/2011

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SM13.20 Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage (29/11/2010)

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