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THE REGIONS MISSION
WE PROVIDE HIGHLY SKILLED WORKERS IN:
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
FARMING AND AGRICULTURE SECTOR
TRADES SECTOR
MECHANICAL & ENGINEERING SECTORS
Plus so much more...
CHANGES TO AEWV POLICIES
See below for more information
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) have recently made some sudden policy changes affecting all new AEWV applications, effective immediately. (7th April 2024)
Check out this important update from our director, Ben!
As he breaks down the latest policy changes, and how they may impact you.
Summary on Changes:
•English language requirements now mandatory for all new Junior applicants.
•Relevant experience will be a key factor for new junior staff.
•Experience verification will now be mandatory in the recruitment process, and we're here to assist all our clients with this.
•Junior Visas will be for 2 years, followed by 1 year before transitioning to skilled Herd Manager visas with pathways to Residency.
We hope that this will help clear up any issues and questions that you might have, but if you still need more clarification, please feel free to reach out to the Key Account Manager in your area.
WHO ARE WE?
The Regions, founded by Benjamin and Patricia De’Ath, have a dedicated team working to support various industry sectors in New Zealand that are facing labour shortages.
Through expert immigration representation, we lobby the government and drive immigration policies essential to the industries we represent.
Our mission is to create brighter futures for employers, staff, and their families by offering employment, along with full lifestyle settlement solutions.
We specialise in addressing complex labour shortages and establishing pathways for individuals wanting to relocate to or remain in New Zealand. Our holistic approach integrates recruitment and pastoral care services, ensuring a seamless fit between employees and employers.
As immigration and recruitment specialists, we take pride in being trusted partners and advisors, shaping immigration policies and facilitating access to international talent to meet local needs.
WHAT SERVICES DO WE OFFER?
Recruitment
New Zealand has faced significant recruitment challenges over the past few years resulting in increased demands on labour in multiple industry sectors. We support companies to overcome these challenges and find the right people to fill the workforce gaps. We start with a comprehensive assessment of each employer's needs to find the right candidate for the role. We then shortlist potential candidates and help with the selection process.
Immigration
Immigration policy is constantly changing and can be confusing. Our team takes pride in explaining this in simple terms and getting the job done, so our clients can focus on their business. Many of our team have experienced the immigration and re-settling process first-hand, whether by employing overseas workers within their business' or immigrating to New Zealand themselves. Our insight and experience enable us to understand our client's needs, support great relationships between employers and employees, and deliver the best service to both our clients.
Settling In
One of our points of difference is our focus on the settling-in stage of the recruitment process. We provide ongoing support and pastoral care to help our skilled workers, their families and their employers to acclimatise to their new situation, overcome cultural differences, and achieve the best outcomes for work and life in New Zealand.
2000
RESIDENTS
VISA'S
We provide them with employment solutions, creating stability for their business and growing their local economies.
3000
WORK VISAHOLDERS
+FAMILIES
We have placed more than 3,000 work visa holders in secure employment in New Zealand.
40+
INTERNAL
TEAM
We have a team of more than 40+ highly experienced licensed immigration advisers, key account managers and Pastoral Care staff
Testimonial
"Before dealing with The Regions, we were doing all the visa applications ourselves. There's a lot involved. We just didn't know which questions to answer. Whereas you give it to The Regions and they do the job for you, which is fantastic. If I ring Ben he answers my calls, and that to me is just incredible as he's the boss, and our Key Account Manager Michelle is just awesome, They just get everything done we need"
Dave Fraser - Fraser Farms
Testimonial
"What's really important as a farm manager is to have a right fit of staff, and when you have a large team, it's important that we can all work together and support each other. Since The Regions has come on board, we now have a stable reliable team that are here to get the job done. The advantage for us has been that we're no longer having high staff turnover, and we can actually go away sometimes now and relax and get a bit more time to spend with family. We found the right people and the business is running well, thanks to The Regions."
Hamish McLean - Bay Farms
Testimonial
"Reliability and attitude goes a long way. And that's what our Filipino works bring to the table. Since The Regions has come on board, we now have a stable, reliable team that are here to get the job done."
"I would recommend working with The Regions to anyone that asked me"
Duncan Scott - D & J Scott Trust
Testimonial
""Since enlisting the Regions we have had a 100% success rate with obtaining work visas. It has been a huge relief of pressure taken off the business to have Ben and his team complete the work for us. They are always up to date with all immigration changes, quick to respond and go out of their way to give additional advice. Previously when we had an issue with a work visa Ben immediately came up with a plan to resolve the issue with little stress to the staff member involved. We will continue to use and support The Regions for our Work Visas.""
Nicola Whittle - BEL Group Dairy Farms
Testimonial
""Thank you to the team at The Regions for our latest recruitment to our team! Employing staff can be a challenging job but The Regions half the challenge. It's felt like we hardly had to lift a finger at all, The Regions team take care of everything"'
Hayden Edmeades - Stonepines Farms
Testimonial
"The regions have been excellent at understanding our needs as a farming business and recruited people with personalities that suit us and our team. The recruiting process has been hassle-free and well communicated".
Adam Giddens - Gidlands Farm
Testimonial
"When looking to hire overseas staff, we didn't know how or where to start. I asked around and someone recommended that I contact The Regions. Since working with The Regions I have found them to be Professional, Patient, and Reliable, any issues we had with our application were dealt with and we were kept updated every step of the way. We would highly recommend The Regions to anyone looking at recruiting overseas staff".
Sol Corrales - White Plains Ventures
Testimonial
"Over the many years of working with The Regions, we have always had great service and excellent results. Any time there had been issues or delays with visas, The Regions team worked with us effectively to get these resolved.
I would highly recommend The Regions for any immigration needs".
Nicola Whittle – Bel Group Dairy Farms
Testimonial
""At Fortuna Group we milk over 10,000 cows and are heavily invested in our workforce, many of whom are on visas. For the past 5 years, we have Leaned on the Team from The Regions who have exclusively served our Recruitment and Immigration Needs.""
Matthew Richards - Fortuna Group Limited
Testimonial
"We wanted to thank The Regions from the bottom of our hearts for all your effort and hard work that you have put into our employees' work visa applications.
We love how flexible you have been and how easy you have made the whole process. You took control and did everything for us, which took a massive weight off our shoulders as we were in the thick of calving and simply did not have time for it.
We will definitely be recommending The Regions to friends and family of ours."
