Hiring migrant workers in NZ: Free employer guide
When you can’t find the skills you need locally, vacancies start to limit the work your business can take on. Recruiting from overseas opens up a wider pool of skilled people, but you need to understand what’s involved before deciding whether it’s the right move.
Our free Employer’s Guide to Skilled Migrant Recruitment gives you a practical starting point. Learn how hiring from the Philippines works, what costs to plan for and how to prepare for your workers’ arrival, so you can move from considering overseas recruitment to planning your next hire.
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Hear from employers who have hired migrant workers
“Partnering with People Inc was the best decision we made”
Site Weld NZ Ltd
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“We had been thinking about recruiting workers from overseas for some time but were reluctant, as we did not know what would be involved. Partnering with People Inc was the best decision we made when we finally decided to recruit. The process was seamless from the start, we now have four very capable workers who have fit into our business with ease.”
“Before we engaged People Inc […] we advertised solidly for six months”
Total Marine Services Limited
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“Before we engaged People Inc and RecruitNZ, we could not find any New Zealanders to fill the role: we advertised solidly for six months.
The two new team members have been brilliant: the vetting process ensured we got the right guys for the job. From day one, they clicked with the existing staff and have made a very positive impact on our business.”
“People Inc well exceeded our expectations”
Monkeytoe
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“We engaged People Inc after we’d had some local recruitment shortfalls. At the time, our hires were chosen more as a way to meet the high demand of work we had, rather than how well they fit with the company culture, or their skillset. These recruits never lasted long. We required hard working, skilled loyal staff.
People Inc well exceeded our expectations. They managed the process from start to finish, coordinated airport and trade testing transport, and removed the stress – it made for a seamless process.”
“The entire process […] was smooth and didn’t consume too much of my time”
Sheetmetals Ltd
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“Before working with People Inc, managing immigration tasks internally was challenging for our company. It made sense to turn to professionals and delegate the workload, resulting in a positive change for us.
What I liked most about working with People Inc was the friendly and efficient team. The entire process, from interviews to the actual implementation, was smooth and didn’t consume too much of my time. The team’s friendliness made the experience enjoyable.”
“Without VisaAide, we wouldn’t have been able to play with a full team”
Wellington Phoenix FC
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“VisaAide has been a critical part of our Football Department player and staff New Zealand and Australian visa application and management processes. We had a large number of players that needed to travel in a short amount of time – and VisaAide made it happen for us. Without VisaAide, we wouldn’t have been able to play with a full team, which would have had a serious impact on our team’s performance and results.
The whole VisaAide team took the time to understand the demands and pressures of our visa requirements on both sides of the Tasman.”
“The whole process is seamless”
Te Pari Products
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We have worked with People Inc on a number of occasions, and it has always been a positive experience for us. The whole process is seamless, with regular communication from the team right from start to finish. They deal with the initial applicant screening and setting up of interviews with our team through to dealing with the various government agencies.
RecruitNZ and People Inc take real care about the placement of each individual, ensuring that both parties are the right fit for each other. This has resulted in us gaining employees who have fitted seamlessly into our team and are aligned to our purpose and values. The post placement follow up and support the team provide to both the employee and the business is fantastic!
Employer immigration advice from VisaAide
Before you build your hiring plans around an overseas worker, find out whether the role and candidate meet immigration requirements, what approvals you’ll need and how these could affect your proposed start date.
Our Licensed Immigration Advisers help you work through those questions, so you can make informed hiring decisions and prepare the right paperwork early.
Make your next hiring decision with the facts
An unfilled role can hold your business back. If you’re considering overseas recruitment, use the guide to weigh up the investment and understand what it will take to bring skilled workers into your team.
