Skilled migration
New Zealand
A simpler, points-and-accreditation system: the Skilled Migrant Category runs on a six-point scale, and most work migration goes through an accredited employer.
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At a glance
The essentials for New Zealand
- Main routes
- Skilled Migrant Category · AEWV
- Points scale
- Six points required under the current SMC
- Typical timeline
- 4–12 months
- Occupational registration matters more here than in most destinations
- Employer accreditation and job check precede the work visa itself
- Green List roles carry straight-to-residence or work-to-residence rights
- Median wage thresholds are reviewed regularly
Routes
Main pathways we work with
- SMC
Skilled Migrant Category
Points-based residence for qualified, registered or well-paid skilled applicants.
- AEWV
Accredited Employer Work Visa
Employer-led work visa requiring accreditation, job check and a compliant offer.
- GL
Green List routes
Priority occupations with straight-to-residence or work-to-residence pathways.
Our process
How we help
Tap a step to see what happens.
Let's map your global pathway
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.