New Zealand has the lowest unemployment rate among all developed countries, with just 3.6% unemployment.

Currently the country is enjoying the strongest job market in a generation. 87,000 new jobs were created in the last year alone.

The country has moved away from a reliance on farming as the principal generator of wealth and employment and this has seen a demand for professionals across a broad spectrum.

Manufacturing has grown in importance and most manufacturers aggressively chase export markets. Exports are important to the economy. The strength of New Zealand’s economy over recent years has highlighted a growing skill base shortage in the New Zealand labour market. The labour market continues to record strong growth.

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Jobless figures are currently at 3.6% - the lowest on record. In spite of New Zealand's comparatively low unemployment rate, the job market is still very competitive. This is particularly so for new migrants and especially for those who do not speak English as their first language.

Strong Demand for Skills

While demand for certain occupations constantly changes, recently there has been real demand for computer technicians and programmers, I.T. specialists, boat builders and technicians, nurses, radiotherapists, engineers, and accountants. There has also been a chronic shortage of tradesmen. In a recent survey carried out by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce 41% of companies reported great difficulty in finding skilled staff and 19% reported great difficulty in finding unskilled staff.

Overcoming the Obstacle of Distance

Many prospective employers can be reluctant to offer employment without first meeting you or without you having permanent residence or an open work permit.

Unfortunately this is a reality. If you are prepared to travel to New Zealand and attend interviews or to approach companies directly, you are far more likely to be successful. The more like New Zealanders you are culturally and linguistically the greater your chances of success with New Zealand employers.

We would therefore caution you against travelling to New Zealand to find employment without carefully weighing up the risks of doing so in the event your search is unsuccessful.