Step 1: Step 1
Confirm whether the applicant's occupation is listed on Immigration New Zealand's Green List.
Skilled migration in New Zealand
About New Zealand
About New Zealand
New Zealand is a highly developed nation that is well-known for its robust economy, high standard of living, and need for qualified workers. For competent individuals in industries including healthcare, engineering, information technology, construction, and education, it provides appealing skilled migration options. New Zealand is a top choice for skilled migrants looking for long-term work and permanent residency because of its safe environment, cutting-edge infrastructure, multicultural society, and good professional prospects and balanced lifestyle.
Capital:WellingtonLanguage:English, te reo Maori, New Zealand Sign LanguageCurrency:NZD
- Population
- 5,100,000
- Capital
- Wellington
- Language
- English, te reo Maori, New Zealand Sign Language
- Currency
- NZD
- Time zone
- UTC+12 to UTC+13
- Climate
- Temperate to Subtropical
Why New Zealand
Why New Zealand?
Green List Tier 1 roles can support a Straight to Residence Visa.
Green List Tier 2 roles can support a Work to Residence Visa after 24 months of qualifying New Zealand work.
A job or job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer is generally required.
Every Green List role has specific requirements that may include qualification, registration, professional membership, experience, or wage criteria.
Applicants must meet age, English language, health, and character requirements.
Process
How it works
Step 2: Step 2
Check whether the role is listed under Tier 1 or Tier 2.
Step 3: Step 3
Review the role-specific qualification, registration, professional membership, wage, and experience requirements.
Step 4: Step 4
Confirm whether the employer is accredited under New Zealand immigration rules.
Step 5: Step 5
Prepare identity, employment, qualification, registration, wage, English, health, police, and family documents.
Step 6: Step 6
Submit the correct Green List residence application based on the applicant's tier.
Step 7: Step 7
Respond to any Immigration New Zealand request for additional evidence.
Eligibility — Requirements
Requirements
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Applicant must be aged 55 or younger.
Applicant must meet health and character requirements.
Applicant must speak and understand English.
The role must be listed on Immigration New Zealand's Green List.
The applicant must meet the specific Green List requirements for the occupation.
A job or job offer with an accredited New Zealand employer is generally required.
Tier 1 applicants may be eligible for the Straight to Residence pathway.
Tier 2 applicants may be eligible for the Work to Residence pathway after 24 months of qualifying New Zealand work.
Frequently asked questions
Question 1
Only 2 programs are included: Green List - Tier 1 and Green List - Tier 2.
Question 2
Green List - Tier 1 is linked to the Straight to Residence pathway for applicants with a qualifying Tier 1 Green List job or job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.
Question 3
Green List - Tier 2 is linked to the Work to Residence pathway for applicants who complete 24 months of qualifying New Zealand work in a Tier 2 Green List role.
Question 4
A job or job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer is generally required for both Green List Tier 1 and Tier 2 residence pathways.
Question 5
Eligible applicants may include a partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger, subject to Immigration New Zealand requirements.
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