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New Residency Pathways Hammer Home Value Of Trades
Two new immigration pathways for skilled trades and technicians reinforces the value of trades as part of New Zealand’s economy, BusinessNZ says.
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says immigration works alongside local workforce development to better our economy.
"By bringing in experienced trade and technical people, businesses can expand their capacity to take on more apprentices and provide high-quality training opportunities for New Zealanders entering the trades.
"Today, the Government has reaffirmed the value of trade skills and experience to the New Zealand economy and better aligned immigration settings to the realities of the labour market.
"These changes will enable a business to find the right people with the right skills for the job. International expertise brings fresh perspectives and ways of working that strengthen New Zealand companies, helping them innovate and compete more effectively.
"Businesses should now have confidence to invest and plan long-term with more stable workforce settings on the horizon."
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