Two of the reasons for this demand:
- Due to NZ’s high quality of life, the country is a favorite among migrants, leading to a growing need for new and improved infrastructures and new housing developments.
- New Zealand strongly supports renewable energy initiatives and needs experienced engineers to work on these projects.
Top 5 engineering shortages:
- Civil Engineers with land development experience
- Three Waters Engineers
- Land Surveyors
- Structural Engineers
- Geotechnical Engineers
Salary Range
The average salary for an engineer is 97,901 NZD, with entry-level positions starting at 74,478 NZD and senior positions in the 135,000 NZD range.
Migration and Investment have assisted thousands of South African families settling happily in New Zealand since 2008. We have a dedicated team whose primary focus is to offer all clients peace of mind during every step of their immigration journey – from answering questions to helping with job applications to meeting you at the NZ airport and helping you settle in. You decide how much support you need.
Complete our Eligibility Assessment (no cost and no obligation), and we will get in touch with you to discuss your best options for moving to New Zealand Zealand and whether you qualify for the Straight to Residence Visa.
High Demand Jobs include:
Acoustic Engineer
Calibration Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Civil Engineer
Civil Engineering Technician
Construction Project Manager
Corrosion Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electronic Engineering Technician
Electronics Engineer
Engineering Professionals nec
Environmental Engineer
Fire Safety Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Materials Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Mechatronics Engineer
Product Design Engineer
Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Sire Foreman)
Quantity Surveyor
Safety Engineer
Structural Engineer
Surveyor