Sky Civil - Trade Recruitment Company New Zealand

FAQs

Not necessarily and depending on the type of visa that you are granted. If you want to stay long-term in New Zealand and hope to gain residency, your employer will likely assist with the cost.
Not necessarily and depending on the type of visa that you are granted. If you meet the employer’s requirement and both parties are keen to renew the visa for a longer term, the visa cost could likely be assisted by your employer in New Zealand.

The length of time to process your visa depends on Immigration New Zealand processing times. This is influenced by how many applications are being submitted and dealt with at the time. From the time the visa is lodged with Immigration NZ, providing all requirements have been submitted correctly. Generally, it can take four to six weeks for the visa to be approved. You can find updates here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/waiting-for-a-visa/how-long-it-takes-to-process-your-visa-application

Following the interview with the employer, it could take two to four weeks for the selection process to take place. If your application is successful, we will be in touch to confirm the job offer and assist with the documentation process for your visa application. The overall process can take two to three months, from an application to arriving and starting your new job in New Zealand.
Sky Civil Recruitment only deals with Accredited Employers. These businesses have been through a rigorous vetting process with Immigration New Zealand. If the employer has an Accreditation Certificate, they have met the standards and criteria for employing migrants’ staff.
Depending on your employer, you may be required to pay for your flights, visa application, and medical and police clearances. Some employers will assist with these costs, or they may advance you the funds to pay for them and ask for reimbursement over time. This would be negotiated and discussed at the time of offering the role.

Most of the employment contracts in New Zealand are not for a fixed period. Generally, they are permanent with no specific termination date. More information about the New Zealand employment law regarding contracts can be found here: https://employment.govt.nz/starting-employment/employment-agreements/

To find out more information about your equivalent qualifications, please visit the NZQA website: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/international/overseas-quals-recognition/

Your CV is important, and we present these to employers as an introduction to potential candidates. When entering your work history, please list the most recent experience/ role you have had first and work backwards. The most recent role/ job must be listed at the top to adhere to New Zealand CV standards and include the dates you worked at each role/ job. You may also include a photograph, your qualifications/ certificates, personal interests and if you have a driver’s licence from your country of origin. We can help you in preparing your CV to attract employers.
Yes, please contact us.
Yes, please contact us.