British Expats needed and successful in New Zealand
Officials in New Zealand have been quick to confirm that the country still needs foreign migrants. Rising unemployment in the south pacific islands sparked rumours that immigrants were to be sent home. Whilst Immigration New Zealand manager Steve Cantlon has admitted that the country understandably gives its nationals the first available jobs, he has also said that “New Zealand still needs skilled migrants.”
Economic decline has forced New Zealand to reduce the amount of trades it considers to be ‘in need’ of. The country has compiled new long-term skill shortage lists, hoping to attract more electricians, builders and mechanics.
And with British expatriates one of the most successful immigrants to New Zealand, the future looks good for British migration. A New Zealand Department of Labour study has show that Brits, along with Australians, secured more professional jobs and are bringing in higher incomes than all other expats - in fact, more than half of immigrants from the UK aged 25 to 54 reached the highest pay bracket in the country.
Posted on: Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 2:20 pm 
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