Skilled residence pathways in New Zealand
Find out how to get a resident visa for New Zealand based on your skills.
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Getting New Zealand residence based on your
You can work towards getting a resident visa to live in New Zealand, depending on your job and skills. When you meet the requirements, you can apply for residence.
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Skilled migrant category pathway to
This pathway to New Zealand residence is for people with a skilled job who have occupational registration, a Bachelor's qualification or higher, or earn 1.5 times the median wage.
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Green List pathway to
This pathway to New Zealand residence is for people who have a Tier 1 or Tier 2 job on the Green List of in-demand jobs.
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Care workforce and transport sector pathway to
This pathway to New Zealand residence is for people who work in the care workforce or transport sectors.