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Issued: Wednesday 14 May 2025, 10:55 pm NZST

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Skilled residence pathways in New Zealand

Find out how to get a resident visa for New Zealand based on your skills.

  • Getting New Zealand residence based on your skills

    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.

  • Skilled migrant category pathway to residence

    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.

  • Green List pathway to residence

    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.

  • Care workforce and transport sector pathway to residence

    This pathway to New Zealand residence is for people who work in the care workforce or transport sectors.

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