Employers and Organisations
Employers and Organisations
Migrant Services by Turbo Staff has supported businesses in maximising their workforces by putting systems and processes in place to ensure they are managing their migrant workers appropriately and in compliance with immigration policy and law.
With a wide range of clients across various industries our advisers have experience working with employers and organisations to achieve results for their businesses through our tailored services. From assisting with employer accreditations, to successfully obtaining exemptions to the COVID border closure for employers, our advisers think outside the square to achieve results for our clients.
We can provide as little or as much guidance through the immigration system as your business requires, so get in touch with us today for a free consultation.
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Professional Sports Players and Coaches
Sports players looking for visa options in Aotearoa can find this a confusing process. Immigration New Zealand does not set clear thresholds for individuals to assess their circumstances against, and the transition between a student visa and a work visa can be a daunting process. It is advisable to get professional and objective advice when looking for visa options.
There are two obvious options for those in the sporting industry:
- Specific Purpose or Event Visa (Sports Players and Professional Coaches)
- Talent (Work to Residence) - Arts, Culture or Sports
The criteria and conditions of both visas are very different.
Eligibility for a Specific Purpose or Event visa are for applicants competing at a professional level who may not meet the threshold of having international recognition, require an offer of employment for a fixed term (not permanent) that meets the Immigration New Zealand requirement for acceptable employment and does not have provision for a further specific purpose visa after the expiry of the visa.
It must also be noted that the employment must have a clear link to the purpose of the visa and be specific to the individual, otherwise the labour market testing as outlined in the Essential Skills instructions will need to be met.
There are certain circumstances where exceptions can be made; however, these are very limited.
Work to Residence visas have a high threshold, where the applicant will be required to prove that they have exceptional talent in their declared field and have international recognition. They will also need an offer of employment, but from an organisation of national repute.
There may be some instances where players are on the cusp of recognition; however, our team of specialist advisers have experience in assisting with those who do not have a clear pathway.
Working with organisations at both a regional and an international level, our advisers can provide sound advice on visa options for players and coaches at different levels.
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Tailored Services
If your organisation employs a single migrant, or has a large migrant workforce, our advisers can tailor a service specific to your needs.
Our advisers are experienced in managing a large number of migrant workers and their visa expiries, so can assist your organisation in implementing systems and processes to manage your workforce. Whether you need assistance with one visa, or hundreds, our advisers can assist you in managing this process to scale, if required.
Our advisers can also advise on what the individual requirements of your applicants are, as there is often confusion around when a variation of conditions is required, or whether the applicant will need to apply for a new visa.
Even if your organisation is accredited with Immigration New Zealand, it is important to note that it is an offence to offer immigration advice without a licence (or exemption from licensing). Engaging with Migrant Services by Turbo Staff enables you to maintain your migrant workforce and mitigates the risk of you offering unlawful advice to your employees, while alleviating the administration of keeping up with your visa expiries!
We can provide as little or as much assistance with managing your workforce and making recommendations to your business practices in this area as you require, so contact us for a consultation to discuss your needs.