How we assess skilled employment for Skilled Migrant Category Visas
You must have specialist, technical or management expertise and meet the pay rate threshold to do skilled work in New Zealand.
Skilled work
Skilled work if you are applying for a Skilled Migrant Category Visa or a China Skilled Workers Visa.
Working in New Zealand
- Getting a job
- Qualifications for work
- Skilled work
- How we assess skilled employment for Skilled Migrant Category Visas
- How we recognise skilled work experience for Skilled Migrant Visas
- Points Indicator for Skilled Migrant Expression of Interest
- China skilled work occupations
- 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
How we recognise skilled work experience for Skilled Migrant Visas
If you claimed points for your work experience in your expression of interest for a skilled migrant visa, you need to show that you have that experience when you apply.
Points Indicator for Skilled Migrant Expression of Interest
The points indicator is a guide only. Only an immigration officer can award you points during their assessment of your visa application.
China skilled work occupations
A list of occupations that are considered skilled work under the China Skilled Workers Instructions. You'll need an offer of work in one of these occupations to apply for a China Skilled Workers Visa.