Kia ora,

On behalf of Hon Kris Faafoi, thank you for your email. 

While the Minister considers all correspondence to be important, and all
messages are carefully read and considered, it is not always possible to
personally reply to all emails.  As such, the following guidelines apply:

·        Invitations and meeting requests will be processed as soon as
possible and a staff member will be in contact with you in due course

·        All media queries will be responded to by a staff member

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responsibilities, expresses a personal view, or is copied to multiple
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correspondence may be transferred to another office, or there may be no
further response to you

Thank you for the taking the time to write.

Nga mihi,

Office of Hon Kris Faafoi

Minister of Justice, Minister of Immigration, Minister for Broadcasting
and Media

Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand

Authorised by Hon Kris Faafoi MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011

 

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Dear Fred

On behalf of Hon Kris Faafoi, Minister for Broadcasting and Media, Minister of Immigration, and Minister of Jusitce, I acknowledge receipt of your email requesting information under Section 12 of the Official Information Act 1982.

Your request was received in this Office on 25 March 2021 and will be responded to under the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Yours sincerely
Office of Hon Kris Faafoi
Minister for Broadcasting and Media, Minister of Immigration, Minister of Justice
Executive Wing | Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand

Authorised by Hon Kris Faafoi MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011

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From: F Taylor [mailto:[FYI request #14992 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 25 March 2021 10:20 AM
To: K Faafoi (MIN) <[Kris Faafoi request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Evidence requirements for attempts to recruit New Zealanders.

Dear Kris Faafoi,

I would like to know how immigration NZ perform the following work:

"The content of your job advertisements and offer must not discourage New Zealand workers from applying. Otherwise a work visa application will be declined.

Immigration New Zealand will check whether New Zealand workers were unwilling to take up the job because of the terms and conditions of your offer, like pay or hours of work."

(From this page https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ-m...)

Specifically:
How does INZ find the pay offer for job listings on websites where the salary is often hidden, like linkedin or seek.co.nz?

How does INZ determine what is appropriate pay for the role? e.g. What salary and income data is used to compare the pay offer to to assess if it's fair?

Yours faithfully,

Fred

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Dear Fred

 

We refer to your official information request dated 25 March 2021

 

o I would like to know how immigration NZ perform the following work:

"The content of your job advertisements and offer must not discourage
New Zealand workers from applying. Otherwise a work visa application
will be declined.

Immigration New Zealand will check whether New Zealand workers were
unwilling to take up the job because of the terms and conditions of
your offer, like pay or hours of work."

(From this page
[1]https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ-m...
<[2]https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ-m...>)

Specifically:
How does INZ find the pay offer for job listings on websites where the
salary is often hidden, like linkedin or seek.co.nz?

How does INZ determine what is appropriate pay for the role? e.g. What
salary and income data is used to compare the pay offer to assess if
it's fair?.

 

We have transferred your request to the Ministry of Business, Innovation
and Employment, MBIE. The information you request relates to an
operational matter which is more closely connected with the functions of
MBIE. In these circumstances, we are required by section 14 of the
Official Information Act to transfer your request.

You will hear further from MBIE concerning your request.

 

 

 

Ngâ mihi

 

Office of Hon Kris Faafoi MP

Minister of Broadcasting, Minister of Justice, Minister of Immigration.

Private Bag 18041 | Parliament Buildings | Wellington 6160 | New Zealand

 

Authorised by Hon Kris Faafoi MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6011

 

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Ref: 2021-1918

 

Dear Fred,

 

On behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment I
acknowledge your email of 25^th March 2021 requesting under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act), the following:

 

I would like to know how immigration NZ perform the following work: "The
content of your job advertisements and offer must not discourage New
Zealand workers from applying. Otherwise a work visa application will be
declined. Immigration New Zealand will check whether New Zealand workers
were unwilling to take up the job because of the terms and conditions of
your offer, like pay or hours of work." (From this page
[1]https://www.immigration.govt.nz/employ-m...
)

 

Specifically: How does INZ find the pay offer for job listings on websites
where the salary is often hidden, like linkedin or seek.co.nz? How does
INZ determine what is appropriate pay for the role? e.g. What salary and
income data is used to compare the pay offer to assess if it's fair?.

 

Your request has been transferred to the Ministry from the Office of Hon
Kris Faafoi on 29th March 2021 and is being processed in accordance with
the Official Information Act 1982. A response will be sent to you in due
course. If you have any enquiries regarding your request feel free to
contact us via email [2][email address] or using the contact details
below.

 

Nāku noa, nā

MINISTERIAL SERVICES

 

Corporate, Governance and Information

Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Level 4, 15 Stout Street, PO Box 1473, Wellington 6140

NZBN 9429000106078

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Kia ora

 

I’m writing in regards to your request under the Official Information Act
1982.

 

Under the Official Information Act 1982,  requests can only be made by;

 

Any person, being

a New Zealand citizen; or

 a permanent resident of New Zealand; or

 a person who is in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated outside of new Zealand but  which
has a place of business in New Zealand,

 

From the information you have provided in your request it is unclear that 
you are entitled to make an Official Information Act request.

 

 Before we can proceed with your request you will need to provide
evidence  that you are entitled to make a request.  Any supporting
information can  be provided confidentially to me via email.

 

If you have not provided suitable evidence within 3 working days, we will 
close the request.

 

Kind regards

 

 

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

[1][email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320

[2]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

NZBN 9429000106078

 

 

 

 

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Morena,

Thanks for your response, I'll await for your email.

Kind regards

Dongrui Pang
Business Advisor
Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
[email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320
www.immigration.govt.nz

NZBN 9429000106078

-----Original Message-----
From: F Taylor <[FOI #14992 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2021 5:39 pm
To: Dongrui Pang <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA 2021 - 1918 [UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Dongrui Pang,

Unfortunately fyi.org.nz has removed your email address from the correspondence so I can't email you.
(explanation here: https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers#mobiles ) I have requested your email from fyi.org.nz and will send through a photo of my passport ASAP. Please do not close this request in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,

F Taylor

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Kia ora

 

I’m writing in regards to your request under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Under the Official Information Act 1982,  requests can only be made by;

 

Any person, being

a New Zealand citizen; or

 a permanent resident of New Zealand; or

 a person who is in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated outside of new Zealand but  which has a place of business in New Zealand,

 

From the information you have provided in your request it is unclear that you are entitled to make an Official Information Act request.

 

 Before we can proceed with your request you will need to provide evidence  that you are entitled to make a request.  Any supporting information can  be provided confidentially to me via email.

 

If you have not provided suitable evidence within 3 working days, we will close the request.

 

Kind regards

 

 

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

[1][email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320

[2]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

NZBN 9429000106078

 

 

 

 

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Kia ora

We have not received evidence of your entitlement for OIA requests. Please provide the evidence by 12 April 2021. We'll close the request if you are unable to provide it.

Kind regards

Dongrui Pang
Business Advisor
Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment [email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320 www.immigration.govt.nz

NZBN 9429000106078

-----Original Message-----
From: Dongrui Pang
Sent: Tuesday, 6 April 2021 8:30 am
To: F Taylor <[FOI #14992 email]>
Subject: RE: OIA 2021 - 1918 [UNCLASSIFIED]

Morena,

Thanks for your response, I'll await for your email.

Kind regards

Dongrui Pang
Business Advisor
Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment [email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320 www.immigration.govt.nz

NZBN 9429000106078

-----Original Message-----
From: F Taylor <[FOI #14992 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 April 2021 5:39 pm
To: Dongrui Pang <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA 2021 - 1918 [UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Dongrui Pang,

Unfortunately fyi.org.nz has removed your email address from the correspondence so I can't email you.
(explanation here: https://fyi.org.nz/help/officers#mobiles ) I have requested your email from fyi.org.nz and will send through a photo of my passport ASAP. Please do not close this request in the meantime.

Yours sincerely,

F Taylor

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Kia ora

 

I’m writing in regards to your request under the Official Information Act 1982.

 

Under the Official Information Act 1982,  requests can only be made by;

 

Any person, being

a New Zealand citizen; or

 a permanent resident of New Zealand; or

 a person who is in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated in New Zealand; or

a body corporate which is incorporated outside of new Zealand but  which has a place of business in New Zealand,

 

From the information you have provided in your request it is unclear that you are entitled to make an Official Information Act request.

 

 Before we can proceed with your request you will need to provide evidence  that you are entitled to make a request.  Any supporting information can  be provided confidentially to me via email.

 

If you have not provided suitable evidence within 3 working days, we will close the request.

 

Kind regards

 

 

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

[1][email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320

[2]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

NZBN 9429000106078

 

 

 

 

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Dear Fred Taylor

We have received your email and thanks for providing the evidence of eligibility. We'll proceed your OIA request in due course.

Regards

Dongrui Pang
Business Advisor
Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
[email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320
www.immigration.govt.nz

NZBN 9429000106078

-----Original Message-----
From: F Taylor <[FOI #14992 email]>
Sent: Sunday, 11 April 2021 10:10 am
To: Dongrui Pang <[email address]>
Subject: RE: OIA 2021 - 1918 [UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Dongrui Pang,

I sent a photo of my NZ passport to your email as evidence I'm eligible to make an OIA request.

Yours sincerely,

F Taylor

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Kia ora

We have not received evidence of your entitlement for OIA requests. Please provide the evidence by 12 April 2021. We'll close the request if you are unable to provide it.

Kind regards

Dongrui Pang
Business Advisor
Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment [email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320 www.immigration.govt.nz

NZBN 9429000106078

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Kia ora!

 

Please find attached or response to your OIA request.

 

Kind regards

 

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

[1][email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320

[2]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

NZBN 9429000106078

 

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Dear Mr Taylor

Please find the following links

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanua...

https://www.immigration.govt.nz/document...

kind regards

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

NZBN 9429000106078

-----Original Message-----
From: F Taylor <[FOI #14992 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 2021 2:51 pm
To: Dongrui Pang <[email address]>
Subject: Re: OIA 1918 [UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Dongrui Pang,

Three of the four links in the response are not accessible. They appear to be MBIE intranet locations. Please provide the information in a way that those outside of MBIE can access.

Yours sincerely,

F Taylor

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Kia ora!

 

Please find attached or response to your OIA request.

 

Kind regards

 

Dongrui Pang

Business Advisor

Operations Support, Border & Visa Operations Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment

[1][email address] | Telephone: +64 (04) 8965320

[2]www.immigration.govt.nz

 

NZBN 9429000106078

 

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