Skilled Migrant – changes effective 30/10/2019
The government recently added more occupations that are now to be regarded as skilled employment and may qualify for job offer points under the Skilled Migrant Category.
In order to qualify for points, the job must be paying at least the current median wage (or higher for certain occupations) at the time the residence application is lodged (median wage is currently NZD $25.50 per hour or $53,040 annually based on a 40 hour week).
Note:
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The median wage changes from time to time.
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Other requirements must be met for a job offer to qualify for points including an employer’s compliance with employment and immigration laws, genuine and full-time employment, English language and so on.
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Take advice to establish eligibility to apply for residence under Skilled Migrant before proceeding with an Expression of Interest.
Latest occupations now regarded as skilled employment grouped by sector
Community Workers
Child Care Worker
Child or Youth Residential Care Assistant
Family Day Care Worker
Out of School Hours Care Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Teachers' Aide
Refuge Worker
Personal Service Workers
Beauty Therapist
Bungy Jump Master
Civil Celebrant
Diving Instructor (Open Water)
Fishing Guide
Hunting Guide
Mountain or Glacier Guide
Outdoor Adventure Guides
Outdoor Adventure Instructor
Tour Guide
Travel Consultant
Trekking Guide
Whitewater Rafting Guide
Clerical Workers
Bank Worker
Bookkeeper
Credit or Loans Officer
Import-Export Clerk
Insurance Investigator
Insurance Loss Adjuster
Machinery Operators
Crane, Hoist or Lift Operator
Footwear Production Machine Operator
Hide and Skin Processing Machine Operator
Knitting Machine Operator
Logging Plant Operator
Industrial Spraypainter
Paper and Pulp Mill Operator
Paper Products Machine Operator
Paving Plant Operator
Sawmilling Operator
Sewing Machinist
Textile Dyeing and Finishing Machine Operator
Textile and Footwear Production Machine Operators
Train Driver
Weaving Machine Operator
Waste Water or Water Plant Operator
Yarn Carding and Spinning Machine Operator
Construction Workers
Construction Rigger