Green List roles
Search the Green List for roles in demand in New Zealand. If your role is listed, and you have the qualifications, registration or experience required, you may be able to get residence immediately or after 2 years of working here.
Qualifications for work
You need to have specific qualifications, or evidence you have them, to be eligible for most work visas. Some qualifications allow you to apply for residence.
Working in New Zealand
- Getting a job
- Qualifications for work
- Green List roles
- Check the ANZSCO list
- China Special Work Visa — evidence of qualifications
- Qualifications for China skilled work occupations
- Qualifications for Republic of Korea Special Work
- Acceptable qualifications for a Post Study Work Visa (pre 12 May 2022)
- Skilled work
- Starting a business: Entrepreneur Work Visa
- Work rights
- How long can you work in New Zealand for
- Pay rates for existing Essential Skills Work Visas
- Qualifications eligible for a Post Study Work Visa
- Employing overseas entertainers
- List of ANZSCO occupations treated as an exception
- Green List, highly paid and care workforce skilled residence visas
Check the ANZSCO list
Check if your occupation is on the list and find your occupation code.
China Special Work Visa — evidence of qualifications
You must provide evidence that you are qualified to do the work you have been offered in New Zealand.
Qualifications for China skilled work occupations
A list of the qualifications and experience you'll need to work in a China skilled work occupation.
Qualifications for Republic of Korea Special Work
A list of qualifications and experience you’ll need to work in a Republic of Korea special work occupation.
Acceptable qualifications for a Post Study Work Visa (pre 12 May 2022)
If you want to apply for a Post Study Work Visa and you applied for your Student Visa on or before 11 May 2022, you must have an acceptable New Zealand qualification.