NZ Skilled and Work Pathways
NewZealandSkilledandWorkVisas
New Zealand skilled immigration can depend on the applicant's occupation, job or job offer, employer accreditation, remuneration, skilled residence points, Green List eligibility and supporting employment evidence.
Eligibility
Who May Qualify for New Zealand Skilled Immigration
This is a practical overview only. Final eligibility depends on current instructions and your supporting evidence.
Eligibility considerations
05Skilled Work & Pathway Fit
You have a skilled job, job offer or qualifying work history connected to an eligible New Zealand pathway.
Employer & Role Requirements
Your employer accreditation, role duties, pay, hours and job terms support the route.
Residence Requirements
Residence pathways usually require age, English, health and character requirements.
Points, Green List & Sector Claims
Points, Green List or sector-agreement claims must be backed by documents.
Family Support
Family support depends on job, pay and visa settings.
Documents
Skilled Visa Employment and Qualification Evidence
Decision-ready evidence should be consistent, translated where needed, and matched to the route rather than uploaded as a generic bundle.
5 documents
- 01
Employment agreement, job description, employer accreditation and role evidence.
- 02
Qualifications, registration, references, CV and work history documents.
- 03
English, identity, health, character and family documents.
- 04
Pay records, tax records and evidence of qualifying New Zealand work where relevant.
- 05
EOI or residence evidence mapping for points or Green List requirements.
Process
New Zealand Skilled Visa Application Process
A structured sequence helps avoid paying for a pathway before eligibility, timing and evidence risks are clear.
5 stepsScroll to trace the process
- 01
Step 1
Confirm whether AEWV, SMC, Straight to Residence or Work to Residence is strongest.
- 02
Step 2
Check employer accreditation and role requirements before lodging.
- 03
Step 3
Prepare occupation, registration, qualification and English evidence.
- 04
Step 4
Submit EOI or visa application in the correct sequence.
- 05
Step 5
Plan family support, residence timing and visa conditions.
Common Questions
New Zealand Skilled Visa FAQs
These questions reflect the practical issues that usually decide whether a route is viable now or needs more preparation.
01 / 04 open
No. It can support residence planning, but residence depends on the role, pay, Green List or points settings and your full evidence.
CheckYourNewZealandSkilledVisaEligibility
Provide your occupation, employment, qualifications and relevant background so our team can complete an initial eligibility check for skilled and work visa options.