Numerous prestigious colleges and business organisations in New Zealand, a stunning, risk-taking, and safe nation draw thousands of students from India to study and work there. If you also have the same desire, make sure to plan ahead and acquire as much information as you can about the visa application process as well as the immigration laws that the country's visa grant organisations constantly change.

Here are a few quick actions you may do to prepare for your New Zealand immigration process and move there as a "skilled worker."

1. Examine the job market and important industries in New Zealand: If you intend to work there in the future, thoroughly research the labour market and important industries that give employment to foreigners. Jobs in the medical, engineering and IT sectors are plentiful in New Zealand, but in order to land one of these positions, you must possess the necessary qualifications. So make an effort to become an expert in them as well.

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2. Find employment: The next step is to look for employment in New Zealand after researching the labour market and acquiring the required abilities. There are numerous websites that can aid in your search for a decent job in New Zealand.  These websites will also offer advice on how to write a CV and cover letter that will win over employers at first glance. Other things you should work on are researching the fields and jobs you're interested in, coming up with winning job search techniques, writing a strong CV, and learning how to handle difficult interview questions.

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3. Be informed of your employment rights: before concluding your time in New Zealand, you should be aware of the country's employment regulations. You and your employer will both have obligations and rights under New Zealand employment law. As an illustration, your company is required to pay you the agreed-upon wage in exchange for, among other things, your careful and competent performance of your job duties. You must adhere to your visa's restrictions as well. Consider the possibility that, if you have a work visa, it is contingent upon your employer, your line of employment, or a certain city or area. In that situation, you will need to apply for a change in conditions first if you want to change jobs in the future.

4. Submit an expression of interest: Following compliance with all policies and guidelines, a list of available positions, etc., you must submit your expression of interest to the New Zealand immigration service (NZIS). It will then decide whether to approve or deny your application. If approved, you will receive a visa that will allow you to live in New Zealand while looking for work or a permanent residence visa. You must be in excellent health, be of good moral character, be between the ages of 20 and 55, be a native English speaker, and have a score of 100 or above in the categories of job experience, age, and other considerations in order to submit an expression of interest.  In general, you will perform better on a test if you are younger and have more job experience than if you are older and have less experience.

5. Obtain a visa and make moving plans: You can arrange your transfer after you have your New Zealand visa. Close all of your bank accounts in your present nation, and as soon as you can, transfer money to accounts in New Zealand. Additionally, you must settle all of your debts and other obligations before travelling to New Zealand.

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