Skilled Migrant Resident Visa
You need 6 points to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa. You can claim 3 to 6 points from your:
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New Zealand occupational registration
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Qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher), or
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earn 1.5 times the median wage in New Zealand
You can only claim points from 1 of the above skill categories. You cannot combine points from multiple skill categories. For example you cannot combine points from your qualification with points from your New Zealand occupational registration.
You can also claim 1 point for each year of skilled work in New Zealand, up to a maximum of 3 points.
The points you claim from skilled work in New Zealand can be combined with points from your New Zealand occupational registration, qualification or income.
You must have a skilled job or job offer with an accredited employer in New Zealand to apply. This requirement applies even if you are claiming the maximum amount of points available. To be considered a skilled job, the job or job offer must be:
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at least 30 hours a week.
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either in an ANZSCO Level 1 to 3 occupation and paid at or above the median wage, or in an ANZSCO Level 4 to 5 occupation and paid at or above 1.5 times the median wage.
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on a permanent contract or fixed-term contract for at least 12 months.
Some requirements have not changed, these include:
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character requirements
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health requirements
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English language requirements
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age requirements (you must be 55 years old or under to apply).
You can include your partner and any dependent children up to the age of 24 in your application. They also must meet the English language, health and character requirements.