Being on the 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. 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$ 35000 per year.
- University of Auckland
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies
Master of Engineering Project Management
Master of Engineering Management
Master of Energy - Massey University
Master of Engineering Studies - Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Master of Engineering Project Management
Master of Construction Management - The University of Canterbury
Professional Master of Engineering Geology
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Studies - Victoria University
Master of Engineering Practice - Lincoln University
Master of water resource management - Waikato University
Master of Engineering
Master of Engineering Practice
Master of Science (MSc) in Materials and Processing
Master of Science (Technology) in Materials and Processing
Level 8 programs
State Universities programs vary in cost from NZ$ 35000 per year.
- The University of Auckland
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering - Massey University:
Postgraduate Diploma in Construction - Auckland University of Technology
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering - University of Canterbury
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management - Lincoln University
Postgraduate Diploma in Water Resource Management - 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$ 18000-21000 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 - Weltec
Graduate Diploma in Engineering: Building Services; Mechatronics; Structures; Water and Waste - ARA
Graduate Diploma in Computer-Aided Design
Graduate Diploma in Construction Management
Graduate Diploma in Quantity Surveying - ICL
Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Civil Engineering
Contact us and we will be happy to tell you more about the options and answer all your questions.
