The Canterbury Skills Shortage List (CSSL) was
disestablished by Immigration New Zealand (INZ),
on 17 December 2018.
A new Construction and Infrastructure Skill Shortage List
(CISSL) has replaced the former CSSL, and came
into effect, on 17 December 2018. This new CISSL applies, New
Zealand-wide.
Background
Individuals working in occupations included on an INZ skill
shortage list enjoy streamlined temporary entry work visa
processing. This is because they have the skills required to fill
an identified shortage in New Zealand.
The CISSL combines the occupations previously listed on the CSSL
with all construction related occupations on the Immediate Skill
Shortage List. This list is intended to apply, throughout New
Zealand.
