Live Webinar —

Beat the brain drain: how NZ employers can compete with Australia for talent

Date – Tuesday 26 August, 11:00 AM

Working In New Zealand Webinar

New Zealand is losing skilled workers to Australia, fast. Join our webinar to learn about the trans-Tasman skills war and how to overcome it.

With 27,000 skilled workers needed for major infrastructure and industry projects and Australia accelerating its recruitment efforts, the global race for talent is heating up fast.

Immigration settings are shifting, competition offshore is intensifying, and visa processing is evolving.

This free webinar will help you understand how to compete in a trans-Tasman and global market, navigate the changing immigration landscape, and secure the people you need quickly and effectively.

Date: Tuesday 26 August

Time: 11:00 AM

Duration: 40 mins

Format: Live webinar

Cost: Free

What you’ll learn

  • The 27,000-worker gap: what’s driving demand.
  • The Green List: what it is, how it works, and what’s changing.
  • Key visa options – Work Visas and residence.
  • How to get skilled people here faster.
  • How to make New Zealand attractive to skilled global people.
  • Practical steps to retain your current team before it’s too late.

Who should attend?

New Zealand employers, HR managers and business leaders who are:
Struggling to find skilled workers locally
Concerned about losing staff to overseas markets, especially Australia
Unsure how to use visa pathways for staff retention
Looking to plan ahead for 2025 and beyond

Meet your presenters

Join our experts as they share practical insights and advice – what’s working, what’s changing, and what you need to do now to stay ahead.

Scott Mathieson

Co-founder of Working In, Co-founder of Working In, Scott has over 25 years’ experience working with New Zealand businesses across all industries, to address and solve their skills shortages.

Working In Team Member Nassim Lalehzari

Nassim Lalehzari

Nassim Lalehzari is a Licensed Immigration Adviser, Immigration expert and Chief Commercial Officer at Working In Visas. She has been part of the Working In Visas, team since 2012 with a passion for providing personalised, people-first immigration advice for professionals.

Partnering with a nationwide network of New Zealand employers, she oversees more than 4000 visa approvals, processed by her Auckland based team every year. Passionate about assisting international talent with specialist skills, Nassim loves helping people realise their dream of moving to New Zealand.

Don’t miss out

The global talent race is here to stay and Australia is moving fast. This webinar will give you the tools and knowledge to act now, before you lose your next great hire across the ditch.