Being on the Green list means that to obtain a work visa for you, the employer will not have to prove to Immigration New Zealand that they did not find anyone suitable in the local labour market. This somewhat simplifies the situation, since not many people want to do this.

Nevertheless, one must understand that without New Zealand based experience of work, it is not easy to find a job in engineering. You require good English and references, plus experience in international projects or companies.

Finding a job remotely is extremely difficult, employers want to see you in person, and most of them would like you to already have a working visa on hand. Detailed article about job hunting is on our website. So, there are two options, here’s how you could increase your chances of finding a job.

Path 1: language courses

You can attend language courses to bring your English up to the required level, and at the same time, you can look for work in your speciality. If you find one, you can get a work visa, our licensed immigration adviser will be happy to help with this.

More information about the most profitable language courses and opportunities for additional work read in our article.

Path 2: professional training

If you cannot find a job at once, there is a plan B. Professional training during the year. At the time of training, you will have the right to work-in-training, the opportunity to improve your skills, get practice, make acquaintances and improve your professional language. In addition, at the time of obtaining a visa for study on a professional program, you can bring family: a student’s partner has the right to a work visa, and school-age children can study in public schools for free.

Level 9 programs

State Universities programs vary in cost from NZ$ 42000 – 55000 (and above) per year.

• University of Auckland (UoA)
  Master of Engineering
  Master of Engineering Studies
  Master of Engineering Project Management
  Master of Engineering Management
  Master of Energy
• Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
  Master of Engineering Project Management
  Master of Construction Management
• University of Canterbury (UC)
  Professional Master of Engineering Geology
  Master of Engineering
  Master of Engineering Studies
• Victoria University of Wellington (VUW)
  Master of Engineering Practice
• Lincoln University
  Master of water resource management
• Waikato University
  Master of Engineering
  Master of Engineering Practice
  Master of Science in Materials and Processing
  Master of Science (Technology) in Materials and Processing

Level 8 programs

State Universities programs vary in cost around NZ$ 42000 per year.

• • The University of Auckland
    Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering
  • Massey University:
    Postgraduate Diploma in Construction
  • Auckland University of Technology
    Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering

• Waikato University
  Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Engineering
  Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Electronics
  Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Materials and Processing

Level 7 programs

State Institutes and Polytechnics programs vary in cost from NZ$ NZ$ 26000-35000 per year.

• • Unitec
    Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management.
  • Manukau Institute of Technology
    Graduate Diploma in Engineering
  • WITT
    Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Highways)
  • WINTEC
    Graduate Diploma in Engineering Technology: Mechanical; Mechatronics; Power; Water and Water Waste; Roading/Transportation

Contact us and we will be happy to tell you more about the options and answer all your questions.