STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

Located on the southwestern side of the Pacific Ocean, 1,000 miles away from Australia on its southeastern side, New Zealand is an island country and consist two main islands North Island and South Island, along with several small islands. Wellington is its capital and its main cities in Auckland, Christchurch, and Hamilton. Auckland is its most populous and largest city with one third of population living in Auckland. New Zealand has a total population of 5 million and majority of population in New Zealand is of European descent.Popular cities in New Zealand include Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton, and others while Wellington is the capital of New Zealand. NZ was the first country in the world to have given voting rights to women dating back to 1893. New Zealand is a picturesque country with a lot of pastures and scenic beauty with top-level education providers, recognised by leading global ranking agencies.

The qualifications are recognised and ranked by top agencies like the QS World Rankings, US News & World Report and Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking.  All courses offered at New Zealand universities are authorised by the NZQA and NZQF which in turn help international students in applying for jobs in other countries globally. There is an opening of 21,000 jobs for international students pertaining to the release of the green list of occupations in New Zealand, which lists 85 jobs. Thus, attracting skilled professionals and offering them a PR in New Zealand as well. The borders of New Zealand opened for international students on July 31, 2022, and hence, there is no more hybrid mode of classrooms existing for students enrolled across universities or PTEs or ITPs in New Zealand.

Scholarship in New Zealand for Indian students or international students is available through the respective university of enrollment or government-based scholarships. There are more merit-based scholarships in New Zealand than need-based. There is a high demand for Indian students across various job roles in New Zealand, which students can look forward to while studying in New Zealand. New Zealand’s education system is world-class, modern and responsive. It combines proven, traditional principles with innovation, creativity, and fresh thinking to produce leaders and citizens equipped for the 21st century.  Education in New Zealand is student-centred. It is focused on supporting students to problem-solve, process information, work with others, and create and innovate. Students have the opportunity to develop their potential along a number of possible pathways, academic and/or vocational.

In New Zealand, higher education focuses on the individual, challenges to traditional ideas are welcomed, and a climate of healthy, open debate helps you make your own discoveries.

New Zealand has a low crime rate, few endemic diseases and a great healthcare system. It is a safe place for students, however, you should take some care with personal safety and possessions. Take copies of your important documents, like your passport and credit cards, and keep them separate from the originals. In an emergency, dial 111 for help.

 New Zealand job market has been strong over recent years, driven by solid economic growth. The majority of jobs will be in highly skilled occupations, and it’s expected most will have to be filled by people coming to New Zealand from overseas. New Zealand is a perfect place for ambitious graduates to jump-start their career.

Main Industries in New Zealand – Manufacturing, Electricity, Gas, Water, and Waste services, Construction Industries, Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining industries, Wholesale Trade, Retail Trade, Transport, Postal, and Warehousing; Information, Media, and Telecommunications, Finance and Insurance Services, Health, Education and Other Service Industries.

Emerging Industries in New Zealand – Biotechnology, Food and Beverages, Creative Industries, Information and Communication Technology, Specialised Manufacturing, Wood Building and Interiors, Education and Consultancy Services, Tourism, Healthcare and Sustainability.

There are plenty of jobs and skills, which are listed in the current skills shortage list for New Zealand. Some of the relevant skills shortage areas for students are

Business Services – Business & Data Analysts, Market Researchers, Digital Marketers
Construction – Project Manager, Architects, surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Planners
Engineering – Almost all types of engineers like Electrical, Structural, Electronics, Environmental, mechanical, Chemical engineers, Biotech engineers, Civil engineers and Product and Process engineers.
Healthcare professionals – Nurses, Medical technicians, Sonographer, Physiotherapist, Psychiatrist, Pharmacists and Pediatricians
Hospitality – Chefs, Tour operators, Event managers
IT – Cyber security analysts, System Analysts, SEO marketers, Multimedia Analyst, Web Developer, Software developers, Data analysts, UI UX Developers and Systems engineers.