Immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor

How to Immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor

If you are looking to Immigrate to New Zealand you are in luck! student counsellors are wanted in New Zealand and are eligible for Skilled Migration and Permanent Residency. Your occupation of Student Counsellor is on the Long Term Skill Shortage List and  the Regional Skill Shortage List. These are the visas you are eligible for as a Student Counsellor immigrating to New Zealand:

• Skilled Migrant Category visa: This visa is for student counsellors who want to live and work in New Zealand on a permanent basis. To be eligible, you must be a Student Counsellor and aged between 18 and 55 years old. You must meet the English language requirements and score a minimum of 160 points under the points-based system.

• Essential Skills work visa: This visa is for student counsellors who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer. The visa is issued for the duration of the employment contract as a Student Counsellor, up to a maximum of 5 years. The visa may be renewed if you continue to meet the requirements.

• Work to Residence visa: This visa is for student counsellors who have a job offer from a New Zealand employer and want to live and work in New Zealand permanently. The visa is initially issued for 30 months during which time you must work for the same employer. After 24 months you may be eligible to apply for residence under the Residence from Work visa category.

• Entrepreneur work visa: This visa is for Student Counsellor entrepreneurs who want to set up or buy a business in New Zealand.

If you are a Student Counsellor interested in immigrating to New Zealand these are the steps you need to take:

Assess Eligibility to immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor

• Age: student counsellors immigrating to New Zealand must be under 56 years of age.

• Qualifications: You will need to have a recognized qualification as a Student Counsellor or have extensive work experience as a Student Counsellor. New Zealand recognizes international qualifications you may have gained as a Student Counsellor in your home country.

• Work experience: You must have at least three years of work experience as a Student Counsellor.

• English language proficiency: You will need to demonstrate that you have a sufficient level of English language proficiency to work as a Student Counsellor in Australia.

• Health and character requirements: You will need to meet New Zealand’s health and character requirements.

Once you have met the requirements for a Skilled Migrant Visa to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the New Zealand Immigration website. If your EOI is selected you will be invited to apply for a resident visa as a Student Counsellor.

Step by step process for immigrating to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor

• Check your eligibility: Before you start the immigration process as a Student Counsellor you should check if you are eligible for a visa. This can be done by taking a Free Assessment

• Choose the right visa: There are different types of visas available for New Zealand as a Student Counsellor including the Skilled Migrant Visa and the Work Visa.

• Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI): If you are applying for a Skilled Migrant Visa as a Student Counsellor you will need to submit an EOI. Your EOI will be assessed and if you meet the criteria you will be invited to apply for a resident visa.

• Gather the required documentation: You will need to gather the required documents for your visa application, such as your passport, proof of Student Counsellor qualifications and evidence of work experience as a Student Counsellor.

• Apply for your visa: You can apply for your visa online or in person. The application process for a Student Counsellor can take several months so it’s important to plan accordingly.

• Wait for a decision: Once you have submitted your application to immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor you will need to wait for a decision from Immigration New Zealand. This can take several weeks or months.

• Arrive in New Zealand: If your visa is approved you will be able to travel to New Zealand and live and work as a Student Counsellor.

Key Point Summary for student counsellors Immigrating to New Zealand

• student counsellors are in demand in New Zealand.
• You can immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor.
• You need a valid visa to move to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor.
• Not all visa categories require you to have a job before you immigrate or move to New Zealand to work.

To Immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor you require a minimum of 160 points

The exact points score to immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor is calculated based on the points system used for Skilled Migrant Category visa applications. To be eligible for a Skilled Migrant Visa as a Student Counsellor an applicant must score a minimum of 160 points.

This is how to work out your Points as an applicant for New Zealand immigration as a Student Counsellor

Age

• 20-29 years: 30 points
• 30-39 years: 25 points
• 40-44 years: 20 points
• 45-49 years: 10 points

The maximum points that can be earned for age is 30, which is awarded to applicants between 20-29 years of age. Points decrease as age increases, with the lowest points awarded to those between 45-49 years of age.

Qualifications

Points are awarded based on the level of your recognized qualification. As a Student Counsellor a PhD or Master’s degree can earn 70 points, while a Bachelor’s degree is worth 50 points. Other Student Counsellor qualifications can earn between 10 and 40 points.

• Recognized level 3-6 qualification (e.g. Student Counsellor qualification) – 40 points
• Recognized level 7 or 8 qualification (e.g. bachelor’s degree, bachelor’s degree with honours) – 50 points
• Recognized level 9 or 10 qualification (e.g. master’s degree, doctorate) – 70 points
• Two degrees (level 7 or higher) or a degree and a post-graduate qualification (level 9 or higher) – 70 points

Work experience as a Student Counsellor

Points are awarded based on the length and relevance of your work experience as a Student Counsellor. The maximum 50 points are awarded for at least 10 years of work experience in an occupation that is considered skilled in New Zealand, while 10 points are awarded for at least 2 years of work experience as a Student Counsellor.

• 2-5 years of overseas skilled work experience as a Student Counsellor  – 10 points
• 6 or more years of overseas skilled work experience as a Student Counsellor – 15 points

You can only claim points for work experience that is relevant to your nominated occupation as Student Counsellor.

Language points for a Student Counsellor immigrating to New Zealand on Skilled Migration

• International English Language Testing System for a Student Counsellor (IELTS) – 6.5 or more in each band – 20 points
• Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test for a Student Counsellor (TOEFL iBT) – 79 or more in each section – 20 points
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) – 58 or more in each Communicative Skill – 20 points
• Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) – Overall score of 176 or more with no bands less than 169 – 20 points
• Occupational English Test (OET) – B pass in each skill – 20 points

To claim points for language scores you must achieve the minimum score in the language test specified above. Your language test results must be no more than two years old on the date of your application. If you are claiming points for language scores you cannot also claim points for having a partner who meets the minimum English language requirements.

New Zealand immigration points for having a job offer as a Student Counsellor

Points are awarded if you have a job offer as a Student Counsellor from a New Zealand employer on the following basis:

• Student Counsellor job offer that is in an area of absolute skill shortage – 15 points
• Student Counsellor job offer that is not in an area of absolute skill shortage – 10 points

Other factors

• Points are also awarded for other factors, such as if you have studied or worked in New Zealand as a Student Counsellor before

Immigrate to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor and then Immigrate again to Australia

Immigrating to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor and then using that as a pathway to move to Australia as a permanent resident is a possible option, but there are some important considerations and requirements to keep in mind. New Zealand student counsellors can live and work in Australia indefinitely under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement. This means that if you become a permanent resident of New Zealand you will also be eligible to live and work in Australia as a Student Counsellor without needing to apply for a separate visa.

Because you are a Student Counsellor, you can apply for a Skilled Migrant Category visa. Once you become a permanent resident of New Zealand you can then move to Australia under the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement.

Immigrating to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor and then using that as a pathway to move to Australia can be a possible option but it requires careful planning and consideration of the requirements and potential challenges involved. Take a Free New Zealand Visa Assessment for more details.

Cost of Immigrating to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor

This is the cost of immigrating to New Zealand as a Student Counsellor:

• Expression of Interest (EOI) – NZD 530 (for the principal Student Counsellor applicant)

• Skilled Migrant Student Counsellor visa application – NZD 3,085 (for the principal applicant)

• Partner visa application – NZD 1,828 (if applicable)

• Dependent child visa application – NZD 1,828 per child (if applicable)

• Skills Assessment for a Student Counsellor – NZD 900-2,399

• English Language Test for {pre} – The cost of the English language test will depend on the test provider and the location, but it is typically around NZD 350-400.

• Medical Examination – The cost of the medical examination for a Student Counsellor ranges from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

Student Counsellor Jobs in New Zealand for foreigners

There are several ways to find Student Counsellor jobs in New Zealand as a foreigner. Here are some suggestions:

• Job search websites: There are several job search websites that list Student Counsellor job opportunities in New Zealand, such as Seek, TradeMe Jobs and Indeed.

• Recruitment agencies: Student CounsellorRecruitment agencies can help match you with job opportunities that suit your skills and experience. Some of the popular recruitment agencies in New Zealand for student counsellors include Hays and Adecco.

• Networking: Networking can be a great way to find Student Counsellorjob opportunities in New Zealand.

• Company websites: You can also check the websites of Student Counsellor companies you are interested in working for to see if they have any job openings. Many companies in New Zealand advertise job openings on their websites because the population in New Zealand is so small compared to other countries that rely more on recruitment agencies to fill Student Counsellor positions.