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Apr 18th 2018, 6:10 pm

Chipster

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Skills Shortage Occupation Name

Hi All,
I've worked in IT since I graduated in 1994.
A breakdown as below:
Software Developer 1994-2006 - various technologies (mainly SAP)
SAP Business Analyst/Developer - 2006 - 2012
SAP Software Developer - 2012 - 2014
SAP Business Analyst - 2014 - 2015
IT Business Analyst - 2016
SAP Software Developer (Solution Architect) - 2017
IT Business Analyst - 2018

A number of these have included team lead and management roles.

On my EOI I've put down ICT Business Analyst as my Skills Shortage Occupation Name. Partly because it's my current role but also the years I worked as a SAP Business Analyst (Functional Consultant) is closely related to ICT Business Analyst occupation.

Does it really matter to NZ immigration which one I put down?
ICT Business Analyst or Developer/Programmer, or do they look for the most recent experience?

Many Thanks
David

Apr 19th 2018, 1:10 am

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Re: Skills Shortage Occupation Name

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Originally Posted by Chipster

Does it really matter to NZ immigration which one I put down?
ICT Business Analyst or Developer/Programmer, or do they look for the most recent experience?

Many Thanks
David

I don't think it would matter provided you have the a suitable qualification and your work experience matches the criteria:

ICT Business Analyst Visa Options – Skill Shortage Lists, Immigration New Zealand