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24.01.12

New Zealand needs chefs and other skilled workers

Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand is facing a severe shortage of chefs, prompting Hospitality New Zealand, which represents over 2,400 hospitality businesses in New Zealand to push the government to add chefs to the Canterbury Skills Shortage list. Restaurants re-opening after the quakes are desperate for high level staff, but many chefs were forced to leave the city after the February earthquake for jobs overseas or in other New Zealand cities.

Many restaurants and other businesses suffered extensive damage due to the earthquakes; It has taken many months for businesses in the area to recover from the earthquakes.

To help with the rebuild effort after the earthquakes Immigration New Zealand developed a Canterbury Skills Shortage List. The list makes it easier for qualified workers, mostly from the construction industry, to immigrate to Canterbury, New Zealand.

An Immigration New Zealand spokeswoman said the Canterbury skills shortage list was limited to roles directly related to the rebuild. Chefs are listed on the national long-term shortage list but were not listed specifically for Canterbury.

Canterbury currently has 70 hospitality businesses due to re-open following earthquake repairs. Foreigners looking to immigrate to New Zealand should apply now!

Published by Admin in New Zealand Immigration

4 Responses to “New Zealand needs chefs and other skilled workers”

  1. 1. phaniraj wrote

    January 24th, 2012 at 3:53 pm

    I would like to apply for the Newzealand immigration.
    My contact Number is 8978968961

    waiting for your response
    RAJ

  2. 2. Admin wrote

    January 24th, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Hi Phaniraj, you can contact us to speak to a Global Visas advisor. http://www.globalvisas.com/contact.html

  3. 3. joyti agnew wrote

    January 25th, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    hello,i am interested in moving permantly to christchurch,i understand nz has a shortage of chefs,however from what i heard last time,a trade qualification is needed,im hoping to finish my nvq level 3 this year,i also have over 10 years pre qualification work experience as a cook/chef,once qualified,i was wondering if i would be eligable for expression of interest or indeed a pr visa.regards,joyti agnew

  4. 4. Admin wrote

    January 26th, 2012 at 9:09 am

    Hi joyti, you have great experience in your field. I recommend you speak to a Global Visas advisor who can explain your options. http://www.globalvisas.com/contact.html

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