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There have been some recent changes to the ISSL where 44 occupations removed from the list (see below). The removal of the occupations from the list is the result of extensive consultation with industry groups, other stakeholders and relevant government agencies.
The changes to the ISSL only affects work visa and work permit applications where an employer must now demonstrate genuine attempts to recruit a suitable New Zealander (previously this requirements was waived for the occupations removed from the list). If Immigration New Zealand is satisfied no suitable New Zealander’s are available in that location then temporary work permits will still be granted.
The occupations being removed from the ISSL with effect from Monday 15 June 2009 are:
- Agricultural and Horticultural Mobile Plant Operator
- Autoglazier
- Baker
- Bicycle Mechanic
- Binder and Finisher (Perfect Binder)
- Binder and Finisher (Print Finisher) Bricklayer
- Butcher or smallgoods maker
- Cabinetmaker (marine)
- Carpenter (including builder)
- Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
- Dental Assistant
- Drainlayer
- Earthmoving Labourer (Asphalt, concrete, chip sealing and road pavement workers only)
- Electronic equipment and electronic instrument trades worker
- Motor mechanic (automotive technician)
- Painting trades worker (painter, decorator and paper hanger)
Paving Plant Operator (Roading)
- Pig Farmer (Farm Manager) (Pork Industry)
- Pig Farm Worker (Senior Stockperson only)
- Plasterer (fibrous and solid)
- Plastics Die Setter
- Printing machinist (die cutter operator)
- Printing machinist (die maker)
- Printing machinist (flexographic printer)
- Printing machinist (folder gluer operator)
- Printing machinist (folder operator)
- Printing machinist (sheet-fed offset printer)
- Printing machinist (stitcher operator)
- Product Assembler (Aluminium Joiner)
- Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker (Fibreglass)
- Reinforced Plastic and Composite Production Worker (Marine Laminator)
- Roof Tiler and Plumber
- Roof Tiler and Roof Plumber (Supervisor)
- Scaffolder
- Screen Printer
- Sheep Farm Worker (Senior Shepherd/ Stock Manager)
- Sheep Farm Worker (Shepherd only)
- Sheetmetal trades worker
- Sommelier
- Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator (Fabric Finishing Specialist/Technologist)
- Travel Consultant (Senior)
- Vehicle painter (including refinisher)
- Web-offset Printer
See the new and updated Immediate Skills Shortages List.
Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL)
It is important to note that the updated LTSSL will be released in early July and this may affect applications under the Skilled Migrant Category, therefore we strongly urge those who possess qualifications and work experience in an occupation on the LTSSL to lodge their Expression of Interest (EOI) as a matter of urgency.
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