Wendy Hewson: Recruitment expert says return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes
The return of foreign workers isn't the golden ticket to fix the country's labour woes.
Work visa applications have officially opened - the final part of the Government's accredited employer work visa policy.
Partners and dependents of work visa applications can also apply from today.
PERSOLKELLY General Manager Wendy Hewson told Mike Hosking there are still a number of challenges to get through.
She says they don't have enough capacity to quickly process all the applications.
The country's border will be fully open by the end of the month.
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