Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls: Expert Advice for NZ Veterinary Employers

Veterinary Voices

Send us a text

In this episode of Veterinary Voices, host Julie South continues her informative conversation with Catherine Neazor Brady, a very experienced New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser.
[listen to the first episode - 203 - here]

Julie and Catherine discuss the complexities of hiring overseas veterinary professionals and the importance of using licensed immigration consultants. This episode is a must-listen for HR and Practice Managers in New Zealand's veterinary industry who are considering recruiting from abroad.

Three Reasons to Listen:

1. Expert Guidance on Immigration Processes: Gain valuable insights from Catherine Neazor Brady, who has over 20 years of experience in immigration and HR. Hear about the common pitfalls and legal requirements that employers often overlook when handling NZ immigration paperwork themselves.
2. Understanding Recent Law Changes: Stay informed about the latest changes in New Zealand's immigration laws and how they impact the recruitment of overseas veterinary professionals. Catherine explains the intricacies of job tokens, accreditation, and job checks, providing clarity on these essential processes.
3. Avoiding Costly Mistakes: Discover the potential risks and financial implications of DIY immigration applications. Catherine shares real-life examples of how employers can inadvertently jeopardise their recruitment efforts and offers practical advice on how to avoid these mistakes by engaging professional immigration consultants.

Contact Catherine Neazor Brady
Linkedin
Neazor Brady Immigration Consultants

Struggling to get results from your job advertisements?
If so, then shining online as a good employer is essential to attracting the types of veterinary professionals who're a perfect cultural fit for your clinic.
The VetClinicJobs job board is the place to post your next job vacancy - to find out more get in touch with Lizzie at VetClinicJobs

Chapters

1. Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls: Expert Advice for NZ Veterinary Employers (00:00:00)

2. Using Licensed Immigration Consultants for Hiring (00:00:04)

3. What landmines, tripwires, potholes do NZ veterinary employers need to be aware of? (00:04:04)

4. What is a "Job Token"? (00:08:47)

5. Why can't just anyone answer NZ immigration and visa-related questions? Why is it unlawful? (00:10:11)

6. Immigration Regulations and Consultation Importance (00:10:25)

7. How much notice does Immigration New Zealand give ahead of law changes? (00:15:46)

8. Catherine's recent meeting with Hon Erica Stanford - NZ Minister of Immigration (00:16:04)

9. Catherine's experience as an "immigrant" (00:17:20)