The questionnaire

SKILLED MIGRANT - SECOND TIER ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW


Principal Applicant:
Secondary Applicant:
APPLICATION NUMBER:

A. Employment Prospects

Employment Prospects Questions for the principal applicant

Can you tell me briefly about your current employment, skills and experience?




What is your preferred occupation in NZ?


· What do you know about opportunities to get work in (principal applicant’s preferred occupation) in New Zealand?


· What resources have you used in your research?


· Are there any shortages of your skills in NZ?


· Have you applied for any jobs or contacted any recruitment agencies? If not, then why?


· Are you aware of any professional associations for your area of work?
(What is the name and have you contacted them)?


· What is the salary ranges for your preferred occupation in NZ?


· What barriers do you think you might encounter in getting a job?


· If not successful in finding work in your preferred occupation, what would you do?


Have you ever worked in a different location or taken up a new career in a different occupation? (OR if you have never worked outside of your expertise before and you have to take up a different career in NZ)


· What challenges did you face?


· How did you deal with those challenges?


· Would you do anything differently next time?


B. Preparedness of Partner/Family

Preparedness of Partner/Family Questions

(Question for principal and partner)

What plans do you have to help you and your children (where applicable) settle in New Zealand?

· Have you looked into any voluntary work and/or community activities in NZ? (eg. Childcare, school involvement, service organisations)









· Do you think you will find adjusting to NZ easy or difficult?


· What similarities do you see between your country and NZ?


· What differences are you aware of in NZ?


· Do you think your adjustment will be relatively quick or will it take some time?


· Have you discussed whether your whole family will travel to NZ at the same time?


· Are you and your partner going to look for paid employment?


(If partner indicates they intend to work in NZ please complete the following questions):

Employment prospects for the partner

· What is your educational background? (degree conferred, name of institution and date obtained)


· Can you summarize your work experiences in the last 10 years (if applicable)?


How do you intend to use your skills and experience in New Zealand? (What jobs do you intend to pursue at this time?)


· What do you know about opportunities to get work in (partner’s preferred occupation) in New Zealand?










· What barriers do you think you might encounter in getting a job?


· If not successful in finding work in your preferred occupation, what would you do?


Have you ever worked in a different location or taken up a new career in a different occupation?


· What challenges did you face?


· How did you deal with those challenges?


· Would you do anything differently next time?



C. Familiarity with New Zealand

Familiarity with New Zealand Questions

What has motivated you to consider migrating to New Zealand at this time?


· Have you ever been to New Zealand?


· How long did you spend there?


· Where did you visit in New Zealand?


· When did you start to think about migrating to NZ?


· What preparations have you completed towards migrating to NZ since then?


· Have you thought about where you might live?


· What attracts you to that area, eg climate, lifestyle, contacts, education facilities?


· What do you think will be the difficulties you might encounter in settling in NZ?


· What are those things that you think you will have to adjust to if you live in NZ?


· Please tell me your top three priorities for settling in NZ


· Do you have family members in other countries?


· Have you considered migrating to these countries?




D. Linkages and Support
Linkages and Support
(must include but are not limited to)

What kind of support do you expect from family/friends in New Zealand?
(for family and friends, determine background e.g. relationship, date of migration to NZ, family status, etc..)

Family:
Friends:
Agent:

· Level of ongoing contact with family/friends over the last 3 years


· Information provided eg. job, housing, schools, living costs

Info provided by family/friends/agent? Yes / no
Rental cost:
Schooling cost:


· Initial accommodation provided/offered?

· Assistance to find permanent accommodation / employment / schools

· What do your family/friends in NZ do?


We would like to contact your family / friends in New Zealand. Can you give me their contact details?