Some new Operational Instructions will be coming into force from 1 July for the Canterbury Region. People will be able to have longer Essential Skills Work Visas if they are in an ANZSCO Level 4 or 5 occupation (up from 1 year to max of 3 years), people will be able to have Essential Skills Work visas that don't specify a specific employer and Labour Hire companies can become accredited. Those already in Christchurch to whom these new instructions apply, will be able to have the conditions of their visa changed. For more details see http://www.immigration.govt.nz/NR/rd...ular201506.pdf
See also the latest changes to the Canterbury Skills Shortage List coming into effect on 29 June http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migra...ngestocssl.htm