New Zealand

Jobs abroad

New Zealand

Employer accreditation, a job check and then the visa. Green List occupations move fastest and can lead straight to residence.

At a glance

The essentials for New Zealand

Main route
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Wage test
Median wage benchmark applies to most roles
Residence path
Green List work-to-residence
  • Three-stage process: accreditation, job check, then applicant visa
  • Registration required for many trades and health occupations
  • Green List roles carry the strongest residence rights
  • Visa duration is tied to the role and the employer

Routes

Main pathways we work with

  • AEWV

    Accredited Employer Work Visa

    The main work route, employer-led and role-specific.

  • GL

    Green List straight-to-residence

    Priority occupations with an immediate residence application.

  • SMC

    Skilled Migrant Category

    Residence once you meet the six-point requirement.

Our process

How we help you into New Zealand

Every engagement runs the same way, so you always know what happens next and what it costs.

  1. Reality check

    Whether your occupation is actually sponsorable in your target country, and at what salary level.

  2. CV and profile rebuild

    Your experience rewritten to the format and vocabulary employers and case officers in that market expect.

  3. Credential readiness

    Skills assessment, licensing or registration started early, because it is usually the longest lead item.

  4. Offer review

    Contract, salary, role classification and sponsorship obligations checked before you sign anything.

  5. Visa lodgement

    The sponsored application prepared with the employer, so their obligations and your evidence line up.

  6. Relocation

    Arrival registrations, first-year compliance and the route from temporary visa to residence.

Let's map your pathway — and the money behind it

A first consultation covers eligibility, realistic timelines, total cost and the tax consequences of the move. You leave with a written plan, not a brochure.