Skilled Visas
New Zealand offers numerous opportunities to skilled migrants, particularly in industries and regions where there are skill shortages and low growth. The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) has been designed to give priority to meeting the needs of both New Zealand and the skilled migrants intending to migrate there.
To apply under this category you must meet certain requirements set in place by the New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS). You must be aged between 20 and 55 years of age, and meet requirements for health, character and English language proficiency to be considered eligible.
Applications are assessed using a points system, designed to identify which applicants have the most to offer. Points are awarded on the basis of the type of employment you will undertake, qualifications, work experience, age, or if you already have close family in New Zealand. Applicants are awarded bonus points if they are to be employed in an identified area of future growth or absolute skills shortage. Further bonus points may also be awarded if you are to take up employment in a region outside Aukland, and for qualifications gained in New Zealand over at least 2 years.
ADD: If you’re feeling overwhelmed by any of the terminology in this section of the site, please see the glossary.
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