Ref: 2223-2993

 

Dear Adam

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 23 June 2023 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

I am writing to inquire about the basis on which the NZ Treasury has
established a visa program with the INZ (Immigration New Zealand).
Specifically, I would like to understand how the Treasury claims to meet
the requirements for addressing skills shortages when there are numerous
public servants currently employed in similar job titles and receiving
comparable or lower wages. The examples provided below illustrate this
concern:

 

Role 85% of Band 100% of Band

Senior Analyst $121,359 $142,775

Principal Advisor $163,245 $192,053

 

To gain a better understanding of the NZ Treasury's visa program and its
claims to the INZ, I kindly request the following information:

 

Application Details: Could you please provide me with the specific details
of the NZ Treasury's visa program application? This includes any relevant
documentation, forms, or procedures required for their application.

 

Claims to INZ: I would appreciate it if you could outline the claims made
by the NZ Treasury to the INZ regarding their visa program. Specifically,
I am interested in understanding how they justify their eligibility to
address the skills shortage through this program.

 

I sincerely hope that you will be able to provide me with the requested
information. Should you have any further inquiries or require additional
clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me. I eagerly anticipate
your prompt response.

 

Your request is being processed in accordance with the Act and a response
will be sent to you in due course.

 

If you have any enquiries regarding your request, or its urgency, feel
free to contact us via email at [1][MBIE request email].

 

Nāku noa, nā

 

Ministerial Services

Corporate, Governance and Information  |   Ngā Pou o te Taumaru

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, Wellington 6011 |  P O Box 1473 Wellington 6140

 

 

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Tçnâ koe Adam

Thank for your email of 23 June 2023 to the Ministry of Business
Innovation and Employment (the Ministry) requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):-

“I am writing to inquire about the basis on which the NZ Treasury has
established a visa program with the INZ (Immigration New Zealand).
Specifically, I would like to understand how the Treasury claims to meet
the requirements for addressing skills shortages when there are numerous
public servants currently employed in similar job titles and receiving
comparable or lower wages. The examples provided below illustrate this
concern:

Role 85% of Band 100% of Band

Senior Analyst $121,359 $142,775

Principal Advisor $163,245 $192,053

To gain a better understanding of the NZ Treasury's visa program and its
claims to the INZ, I kindly request the following information:

Application Details: Could you please provide me with the specific details
of the NZ Treasury's visa program application? This includes any relevant
documentation, forms, or procedures required for their application.

Claims to INZ: I would appreciate it if you could outline the claims made
by the NZ Treasury to the INZ regarding their visa program. Specifically,
I am interested in understanding how they justify their eligibility to
address the skills shortage through this program”

The Ministry has decided to extend the period of time available to respond
to your request under section 15A(1)(b) of the Act, as further
consultation is required. As such, a proper response to the request cannot
be made within the original time limit. You can now expect a response to
your request on or before 7 August 2023.

 You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman
of this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available
at [1]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602

 Nâku noa, nâ

 

Madeleine

MINISTERIAL SERVICES

Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, PO BOX 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

 

 

 

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Tēnā koe Adam

 

Please find attached the response to your request for information under
the Official Information Act 1982.

 

 

Kind regards,

Vicki

 

 

Ministerial Services 

Office of Associate Deputy Secretary branch

Immigration New Zealand

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

15 Stout Street, PO BOX 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

 

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