6 Points:
- New Zealand registration in a specified occupation requiring at least 6 years of training, or
- A PhD or doctorate, or
- A job or job offer in New Zealand that pays at least 3 times the median wage.
Any of these qualifications will give you 6 points, allowing you to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa without needing skilled work experience in New Zealand.
5 Points:
- New Zealand registration in a specified occupation requiring at least 5 years of training, or
- A Master’s degree.
Either of these qualifications will give you 5 points. You can earn an additional point for 1 year of skilled work in New Zealand on any work visa, bringing your total to 6 points, making you eligible to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
4 Points:
- New Zealand registration in a specified occupation requiring at least 4 years of training, or
- An Honours Degree or Post-graduate Diploma, or
- A job or job offer in New Zealand that pays at least 2 times the median wage.
You can earn an additional 2 points for 2 years of skilled work in New Zealand on any work visa. This will bring your total to 6 points, allowing you to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
3 Points:
- New Zealand registration in a specified occupation requiring at least 2 years of training, or
- A Bachelor’s Degree or Post-graduate Certificate, or
- A job or job offer in New Zealand that pays at least 1.5 times the median wage.
You can earn an additional 3 points for 3 years of skilled work in New Zealand on any work visa. This will bring your total to 6 points, making you eligible to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.
