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The expansion of the Skilled Migration program for the 2024 and 2025 year has the government allocating 44,000 places to employ sponsored visas.
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Further allocations for state and territory nominated visas has also been boosted to 33,000 places with an introduction of the Core Skills Occupation list, the CSOL.
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The government unveiled the CSOL to fast track visas for skilled migrants in high demand occupations and the list includes roles such as project managers, building inspectors, brick layers and carpenters to.
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To support the construction sector, the New Zealand government has implemented several initiatives to address labor and skill shortages in the construction industry.
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The Construction Skills Action Plan has been launched to ensure a sustainable and skilled workforce and the plan encompasses expanding skills for industry by collaborating with employers and training providers to offer industry specific training for job seekers and to facilitate immediate employment opportunities into construction.
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Establishing the Construction Infrastructure Skills Shortage List to streamline visa processes for overseas workers with essential construction skills has simplified their entry into the workforce and to attract skilled labor.
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The government has introduced fast track residency pathways for temporary work visa holders in specific construction roles, facilitating quicker transitions to permanent residency, and they've updated the Green List by adding construction related occupations to provide streamlined residency pathways for professionals in high demand roles.
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Furthermore, they focused on industry partnerships and training programs with collaborations with industry stakeholders, aiming to develop tailored training programs to address specific skill gaps within the construction sector and to promote apprenticeships and on the job training to encourage workforce development and upskilling.
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They've also sought to address workforce demographics, recognizing challenges such as an aging workforce.
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The government is implementing recruitment and retention strategies to attract younger workers and retain existing talent, and also focusing on diversity and inclusion to broaden the talent pool within the construction industry.
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