Should New Zealand increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
Skilled temporary work visas are usually given to foreign scientists, engineers, programmers, architects, executives, and other positions or fields where demand outpaces supply. Most businesses argue that hiring skilled foreign workers allows them to competitively fill positions which are in high demand. Opponents argue that skilled immigrants decrease middle class wages and job tenure.
46% Increase |
33% Decrease |
44% Increase |
24% Decrease |
2% Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost |
6% Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
3% Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages |
See how support for each position on “Skilled Immigrants” has changed over time for 87.5k New Zealand voters.
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See how importance of “Skilled Immigrants” has changed over time for 87.5k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8GDYW9W4yrs4Y
If the skills are not to be found within New Zealanders, then business needs to thrive, so depending on the work and the availability of skills, I have no issue with high skilled immigrant workers
@9J78RN2 3mos3MO
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@9FZYRBY7mos7MO
New Zealand needs to support the workers that we have here in NZ, both Kiwi or foreign and give them what they need to make NZ more attractive for them to stay. I left NZ for five years to create a large enough deposit to buy a house, it is really bloody hard to do well for yourself finacially in NZ, leaving is almost a requirement for those that don't come from a rich family.
@9G4NPPY7mos7MO
Whether we like it or not, NZ is in desperate need of high skilled workers so if that means immigrant workers then so be it. Increasing temporary work visas seams like a solution but the government is taking advantage of these people. This visa allows them to stay and work in NZ for a short term, doing jobs other New Zealanders can’t do but making it an extremely long, difficult and expensive process if they decide to stay in NZ as a resident. You can’t increase ‘temporary work visas’ but not support these people on a pathway to residency.
@9G33BM27mos7MO
Increase, but New Zealanders should be considered for any job position before turning to overseas employment. I agree with increasing it, but not to the detriment of NZ citizens.
@9G33BHJ7mos7MO
Increase, But, New Zealanders should be considered for any job position before turning to overseas employment. I agree with increasing it, but not to the detriment of NZ citizens.
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