Effective from 26 March, eligible primary and intermediate teachers with job offers from accredited employers can apply directly for residency, eliminating the previous two-year work requirement.
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford highlighted the urgency of this initiative saying “We know the most important thing for students in the classroom is the quality of the teacher in front of them. A teacher shortage not only impacts students but other staff as well.
“To attract skilled teachers from offshore to help address this, we are making New Zealand a competitive destination for overseas talent by moving primary teachers to the Straight to Residence pathway.”
This policy builds upon the fast-tracking of secondary school teachers’ residency applications last year, which resulted in 480 new teachers entering New Zealand classrooms.
To further support this, approximately 1,170 individuals received an Overseas Relocation Grant of up to $10,000.
Beyond immigration adjustments, the Government is investing $53 million to bolster the teaching workforce.
This investment includes doubling the School Onsite Training Programme, enabling 1,200 aspiring teachers to receive in-classroom training.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education is providing subsidies and financial assistance for trainees across various subjects in both primary and secondary education sectors.
“This Government is laser-focused on ensuring schools across the country can employ the staff needed to set up our children for success.”
Broadcaster Chris Lynch is an award winning journalist who also produces Christchurch news and video content for domestic and international companies. This article was originally published by Chris Lynch Media and is published here with kind permission.
“To attract skilled teachers from offshore to help address this, we are making New Zealand a competitive destination for overseas talent by moving primary teachers to the Straight to Residence pathway.”
This policy builds upon the fast-tracking of secondary school teachers’ residency applications last year, which resulted in 480 new teachers entering New Zealand classrooms.
To further support this, approximately 1,170 individuals received an Overseas Relocation Grant of up to $10,000.
Beyond immigration adjustments, the Government is investing $53 million to bolster the teaching workforce.
This investment includes doubling the School Onsite Training Programme, enabling 1,200 aspiring teachers to receive in-classroom training.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education is providing subsidies and financial assistance for trainees across various subjects in both primary and secondary education sectors.
“This Government is laser-focused on ensuring schools across the country can employ the staff needed to set up our children for success.”
Broadcaster Chris Lynch is an award winning journalist who also produces Christchurch news and video content for domestic and international companies. This article was originally published by Chris Lynch Media and is published here with kind permission.
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