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A person who is interested in applying for residence under the Skilled Migrant category to New Zealand may complete an Expression of Interest form in the prescribed manner. Expressions of Interest which meet prerequisites for health, character, English language and age, and have a point score of 100 or more points are entered into the Pool of Expressions of Interest. Recognised basic qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with Honours). Offer of skilled employment in New Zealand or current skilled employment in New Zealand for less than 12 months Meet us for a free consultation and See if you qualify - FREE SKILLS ASSESSMENT |
Principal applicants under the
Skilled Migrant Category will be assessed against:
Health,Character and English language requirements; and
employability and capacity building requirements; and
settlement and contribution requirements.
Summary of points for employability and capacity building factors
Employability and Capacity Building
| Skilled Employment: |
Points |
| Current skilled employment in New Zealand for 12 months or more |
60 |
| Offer of skilled employment in New Zealand or current skilled employment in New Zealand for less than 12 months |
50 |
| Bonus points for employment or offer of employment in: |
| An identified future growth area |
10 |
| An area of absolute skills shortage |
10 |
| Region outside Auckland |
10 |
| Partner employment or offer of employment |
20 |
| Work experience: |
| 2 years |
10 |
| 4 years |
15 |
| 6 years |
20 |
| 8 years |
25 |
| 10 years |
30 |
| Additional bonus points if work experience in New Zealand: |
| 1 year |
5 |
| 2 years |
10 |
| 3 years or more |
15 |
| Additional bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area: |
| 2 to 5 years |
10 |
| 6 years or more |
15 |
| Additional bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage: |
| 2 to 5 years |
10 |
| 6 years or more |
15 |
| Qualifications: |
| Recognised basic qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with Honours) |
50 |
| Recognised post-graduate qualification (Masters degree, Doctorate) |
55 |
| Bonus points for : |
| 2 years of full-time study in New Zealand towards a recognised qualification |
5 |
| A recognised basic New Zealand qualification (e.g. trade qualification, diploma, bachelors degree, bachelors degree with Honours) |
5 |
| A recognised post-graduate New Zealand qualification (Masters degree or Doctorate) |
10 |
| Qualification in an identified future growth area |
10 |
| Qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage |
10 |
| Partner qualifications |
20 |
| Close family support in New Zealand |
10 |
| Age (20 to 55 yrs): |
| 20-29 |
30 |
| 30-39 |
25 |
| 40-44 |
20 |
| 45-49 |
10 |
| 50-55 |
5 |
