Points factor

Points

QUALIFICATIONS

1. General

Principal applicants must obtain a minimum of 10 points for qualifications

Base qualification

Advanced qualification

Masters degree or higher

10

11

12

2. New Zealand (additional point)

New Zealand qualification that is recognised for points (except for qualifications gained with NZODA assistance).

1

EMPLOYABILITY

3. Work experience

Principal applicants must obtain at least 1 point for work experience, unless they have completed a qualification in New Zealand that is eligible for points and was not obtained with NZODA assistance.

2 years
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
12 years
14 years
16 years
18 years
20 years

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

4. Offer of employment

5

5. Age

18-24 years
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-55
(56 and over must not be approved under the General Skills category)

8
10
8
6
4
2
0

SETTLEMENT FACTORS
Maximum points for settlement factors

7

6. Settlement Funds

NZ$100,000
NZ$200,000

1
2

7. Spousal qualifications

Base qualification
Advanced qualification

1
2

8. Family sponsorship

Sponsorship by a close family member

3

9. New Zealand work experience

1 year
2 years

1
2