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Typical timeline

24 months

Indicative end-to-end processing; varies by case.

Job offer

Requirement

Required

A qualifying offer is needed for this route.

Occupation lists

Eligible occupations(1/1)

  • 1Green List Tier 2(1)
    Use Immigration New Zealand's live Green List to confirm the applicant's exact Tier 2 role and role-specific requirements.

Program overview

Overview

Green List - Tier 2 is connected to New Zealand's Work to Residence Visa pathway. It is for applicants who have completed qualifying New Zealand work in a Tier 2 Green List role and have current employment or a job offer with an accredited New Zealand employer.

Official

Government fees

Total (NZD): NZ$6,450
  • Application fee from

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    NZ$6,450

Eligibility

  • Be aged 55 or younger when applying.
  • Have a Tier 2 Green List job or job offer.
  • Work for an accredited New Zealand employer.
  • Have held a work visa or other eligible work-authorising visa for at least 24 months before applying.
  • Complete 24 months of eligible full-time work in New Zealand in a Tier 2 Green List role.
  • The qualifying work must meet Immigration New Zealand's work experience and pay-rate requirements.
  • Have current employment or a job offer that is full-time and permanent or fixed-term for at least 12 months from application.
  • Meet the qualification, registration, wage, and role-specific requirements for the occupation.
  • Meet English language, health, and character requirements.

Key benefits

  • Live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely after residence is granted.
  • Apply for residence after working for 24 months in an eligible Tier 2 Green List job.
  • Include a partner and dependent children aged 24 or younger, where eligible.
  • Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa after holding residence for 2 years in a row, where requirements are met.
Checklist

Document checklist

26 total items

Documents vary by profile; we’ll tailor your list.

Identity
2 items
  • Passport copy
  • Acceptable visa photograph
Health and Character
3 items
  • Chest X-ray evidence, where required
  • Medical examination evidence, where required
  • Police certificates
English
2 items
  • Evidence of English language ability
  • English evidence or English lesson evidence for family members aged 16 or older, where required
Current Tier 2 Job or Job Offer
5 items
  • Employment agreement
  • Fixed-term contract
  • Job offer letter
  • Evidence of job title, hours, length of employment, and pay
  • Evidence employer is accredited
24-Month Work Experience
6 items
  • Previous and current employment agreements
  • Job descriptions
  • Payslips
  • Letters from employers
  • Inland Revenue summary of earnings or tax statements
  • Evidence that the work was full-time and met pay requirements
Green List Role Requirements
5 items
  • Qualification certificate and transcripts
  • International Qualification Assessment, if required
  • Occupational registration evidence, where required
  • Professional membership evidence, where required
  • Pay evidence for the Green List role
Family
3 items
  • Relationship documents for partner and dependent children
  • Identity documents and photos for included family members
  • Health, police, and English evidence for family members, where required

Application process

Process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Confirm Tier 2 Green List role

    Check Immigration New Zealand's live Green List to confirm that the occupation is listed as a Tier 2 role.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  2. Step 2: Complete qualifying New Zealand work

    Complete 24 months of qualifying full-time New Zealand work in a Tier 2 Green List role within the relevant period.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  3. Step 3: Confirm current accredited employer job

    Make sure the applicant has current employment or a job offer with an accredited New Zealand employer.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  4. Step 4: Prepare work evidence

    Collect employment agreements, job descriptions, payslips, Inland Revenue records, and role-specific Green List evidence.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  5. Step 5: Submit residence application

    Apply online and provide identity, health, police, English, job, and work experience documents.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

  6. Step 6: Wait for decision

    Immigration New Zealand may request additional evidence before issuing a decision.

    GuidedAvg. 2–4 weeks

Frequently asked questions

It is for applicants who have worked in New Zealand for 24 months in a Tier 2 Green List role and have current employment or a job offer with an accredited employer.

No. Tier 1 is linked to Straight to Residence. Tier 2 is linked to Work to Residence after qualifying New Zealand work experience.

Applicants generally need 24 months of qualifying full-time New Zealand work in a Tier 2 Green List role.

Eligible partners and dependent children aged 24 or younger may be included, subject to Immigration New Zealand requirements.

Immigration New Zealand lists the fee from NZD $6,450.

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