New Zealand jobs event for city

The Expo is offering information on jobs down under

Job opportunities in New Zealand working in farming, building, IT and medicine are on offer in Edinburgh.

Hundreds of people wanting to start up a new life are expected to attend the New Zealand Expo on Saturday and Sunday at the Corn Exchange.

Organisers say jobs are immediately available in dozens of industries which have serious shortages of workers.

Unemployment is less than 4% and residence can be given in 12 weeks with a temporary work permit in two weeks.

Richard Ninness, department of Labour Communications and marketing director for the Expo, said: "New Zealand's immigration process is straightforward and transparent, and can be rapid for people with the right skills."

Shortages also exist across hundreds of other occupations, so most people with skills are in demand, he added.