Employer Webinar —
Residency or Rehire?

Preparing for the post-recession talent shortage

Working In New Zealand Webinar

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Join us to weigh your options and prepare for the shift in New Zealand’s recruitment landscape.

Thousands of onshore workers are becoming eligible for residency in NZ over the coming months, having fulfilled their initial two years in New Zealand on an AEWV.

This coupled with a positive change in economic sentiment means retaining workers through a residency pathway is becoming a priority for many employers.

Date: Wednesday 16 October

Time: 11.00 AM – 11:45 AM

Format: Live-streamed webinar

Whether you choose to secure residency for your current workforce or rehire, the decisions you make will shape the future of your workforce. The knock-on impact of small decisions can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

In this webinar, our experts will outline the processes involved so you feel equipped to navigate immigration rules and best retain your existing staff through 2025 and beyond.

Why attend:

  • Understand how residency can be a powerful retention tool to mitigate recruitment costs.
  • Get up-to-date guidance on recent immigration changes that affect your workforce planning.
  • Simplify the residency process with step-by-step expert advice.
  • Prepare for talent shortages – learn how to stay competitive and proartively source in-demand skills to meet your needs.

Key Topics:

1. Strategic planning for workforce retention vs. rehiring.
2. Navigating residency options and eligibility for your workers.
3. Practical guidance on residency application processes.
4. Insights into recruitment trends and how to stay competitive.

This webinar is essential for:

HR managers

Business owners

Anyone involved in talent retention and workforce planning

Speakers

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.

Nassim believes immigration should simplify lives, not complicate them. Her team takes time to truly understand each client’s unique goals, crafting tailored solutions to help them gain perspective, navigate complexity, and seize opportunities.

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.

Working In Team Member Hilary Bonham

Hilary Bonham

Business Manager for Working In, Hilary has helped hundreds of New Zealand employers navigate the fast-moving changes of employment and immigration.