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Healthcare in New Zealand
Healthcare professionals are in high demand throughout New Zealand, right from Invercargill to Kaitaia. New Zealand's healthcare system is a publicly funded one, mainly through general taxation and treatments are usually free or subsidised. There are a number of District Health Boards which fall under this system. There are also multitudes of private practices and a small amount of larger private hospitals.
Currently there are over 1000 healthcare vacancies that need to be filled urgently, and there just aren’t enough qualified health professionals in New Zealand to fill these critical appointments. Alpha Healthcare specialise in the following areas:
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER
We are working for all parties, to create a win-win situation. We are here to assist our client, the healthcare provider, and our candidate, the healthcare professional, equally. We will do what we can, to ensure a successful relationship between both employer and employee.
Video Conference Interviewing
Alpha Recruitment can offer you the opportunity to remain where you are for the greater part of the process, if not the entire process, as interviews can be conducted via videoconference, such as Skype, which is free of charge to you.
Location Research
Alpha Recruitment will assist in determining which area of New Zealand would best suit you, and our consutlants will even research down to finding the nearest supermarket, schools or even the most conveniently located gym!
Immigration Support
Alpha Recruitment are not licensed immigration advisors, and therefore cannot advise on immigration matters, however, we will provide our full support and can put you in touch with the right people. We will advise approximate length of time for the immigration process, and support you right down to providing assistance with completing any necessary forms.
Résumé’s and Interviewing Techniques
Alpha Recruitment will also offer advice on interview techniques and how to put together an attractive resume, suitable for New Zealand.
Wondering if your resume is well suited to New Zealand? Want to build a new resume from scratch? Why not download one of our templates below for free.
For a CV templates formatted using tab settings Click here
For a CV template formatted using table settings Click here
THE PROCESS
Residency process for Skilled Migrant Residence
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Complete an initial self assessment
- Submit an expression of interest form (available online at $400 or available as a hard copy at $500)
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Immigration selects your expression of interest for checking
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You are asked to apply for residency
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You are granted residency
Skilled Migrant Residence Timeframes
Expressions of interest are selected from the pool every two weeks. The table below states the average time of processing, once your expression of interest has been selected from the pool.
Temporary Work Visa or Work Permit Process
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Complete the work visa application form
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Submit the fee and required evidence
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Submit evidence of full or provisional registration for your occupation
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submit evidence that you meet our New Zealand's health requirements
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Submit evidence of your offer of employment
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Lodge your application
Work Permit Timeframes
The Work to Residence visa takes priority as this is for those who are on the long-term skills shortage list, and this covers most healthcare professionals.
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Useful Links
Living and Working in New Zealand
This page will give you an overview of the different areas of New Zealand so you can find out which best suits you from house prices to population.
Registration Authorities
Find out which council your profession falls under and have all your questions answered accordingly.
Link to NZ Immigration
This page will provide you a detailed understanding of what the requirements are and what the process is surrounding immigrating to our beautiful country.
Link to skills shortage list
Are you on the skills shortage list? Most medical roles are so it is likely but click the above link to find out for sure.
Link to healthcare salaries
This will give you an indication of what healthcare professionals are being paid in New Zealand.
Our Australian Partner
Currently in Australia? Visit our Australian Partner - they may be able to assist you too.
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