Green List roles - jobs we need people for in New Zealand
Search the Green List for roles we need workers for in New Zealand. If your role is listed, and you have the qualifications, registration or experience required, you may be able to apply for a residence visa immediately or after 2 years of working here.
Search the Green List to see if your role is Tier 1 for a Straight to Residence Visa or Tier 2 for a Work to Residence Visa, and what qualifications, registration or experience you need to apply.
For more information on applying for these residence category visas go to:
All qualifications listed as requirements are based on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQF) unless stated otherwise.
Note
On 18 August 2025, we are changing how much you must earn to apply for a Straight to Resident Visa or Work to Residence Visa.
We are also adding 10 trade occupations to the Green List.
For more information about these changes:
Ten trades occupations to be added to the Work to Residence pathway
You can use 1 or more filters to narrow the list.