New Zealand Professional Registration Boards
There are a number of roles, particularly health care roles on the Green List, that require you to have occupational registration in order to work in New Zealand and to be able to get a visa. Many of these roles can get you on the Straight to Residence pathway. In some industries, you will need […]
New Trades Roles Added to Green List’s Work to Residence Pathway from August 2025
The New Zealand Government has announced that, from 18 August 2025, ten trades occupations will be added to Tier 2 of the Green List, opening up new opportunities under the Work to Residence visa category. This development is part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to address skill shortages and support long-term workforce needs across key […]
A Golden Opportunity for Healthcare Professionals
New Zealand’s Straight to Residence Visa If you’re a healthcare professional considering an overseas move, New Zealand may be closer than you think – permanently. Thanks to the Tier 1 Green List, many frontline health workers can now apply for residence from day one through the Straight to Residence Visa pathway. This policy is a […]
The Green List Advantage
How Tier 1 of the Green List Makes Moving to New Zealand Easier New Zealand continues to offer exciting opportunities for skilled professionals, particularly in sectors experiencing long-term skill shortages. The Green List provides a significant advantage for eligible migrants, offering a streamlined pathway to residence. While some industries have slowed, demand remains strong for […]
Primary School Teachers added to Tier 1 of NZ Green List
Good news for Primary School Teachers wanting to move to New Zealand. From 26 March 2025, this role will be added to Tier 1 of the Green List in New Zealand, which means that Primary School Teachers will be able to apply for a Straight to Residence visa. To meet the requirements, you’ll need a […]
More roles added to Green List in March 2024
There will be 17 new roles added to the Green List in March 2024. The roles include: Aviation Engineer (Avionics, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineer) Naval Architects (aka Marine Designer) Mechanical Engineering Technician ICT Database and System Administrator Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Road Roller Operator Paving Plant Operator Corrections Officer Metal Fabricator Pressure Welder Welder Fitter (General) Fitter […]
List of qualifications exempt from assessment updated
The “List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment” is a list which compares overseas qualifications to comparable New Zealand qualifications. If your qualification appears on this list, you do not need to pay for an International Qualifications Assessment (IQA) through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) for your resident visa application, which can be both time […]
Teaching roles added to the Work to Residence pathway
The NZ Government has confirmed that Tier 2 of the Green List will be expanded from 29th May 2023, to include a number of teaching roles. These teaching roles will be added to the Work to Residence Green List pathway from 29th May. As a result, eligible teachers will be able to apply for residence […]
32 new Green List health sector roles in New Zealand
The New Zealand government is adding 32 new health sector roles to the Green List, making them eligible for the Straight to Residence pathway from 29th May 2023. These critical and nationally important roles cover various specializations within the health system, as well as roles in social services, education, and the justice sector that support […]
New Zealand median wage increase
On 27th February 2023 the New Zealand median wage is increasing to NZD $29.66. This will impact the criteria to be eligible for an Accredited Employer Work Visa, and other visas (including the Skilled Migrant Work Visa, the Green List and Highly Paid Resident Visas) which also have median wage-related criteria. AEWV Job Checks If […]
Expansion of the Green List from March 2023
Tier 2 of the Green List will expand significantly in March 2023. The following roles will have a work to residence pathway, which will allow you to apply for residence after working in the role for 2 years in New Zealand: All secondary school teachers (in addition to the secondary school teaching roles already included […]
More health care roles added to the Green List
A number of health care roles, including specialist doctor roles, registered nurse roles and midwives, have been added to the the Tier 1 of the Green List, enabling them to apply for the Straight to Residence Visa. The new roles include: Specialist Physicians (General Medicine) Cardiologists Clinical Haemoatologists Medical Oncologists Endocrinologists Gastroenterologists Intensive Care Specialists […]
Green List roles
Green List roles Tier 1: Straight to residence External Auditor Internal Auditor Construction Project Manager Project Builder Quantity Surveyor Surveyor Chemical Engineer Civil Engineering Technician Civil Engineer Electrical Engineer Electronics Engineer Electrical Engineering Technician Electronic Engineering Technician Environmental Engineer Geotechnical Engineer Industrial Engineer Materials Engineer Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering Technician Production or Plant Engineer Aeronautical […]
Green List Straight to Residence pathway has opened
Green List Straight to Residence pathway has opened The Green List Straight to Residence pathway opened on 5 September 2022. If you are employed in a role on the Green List you may qualify for a Straight to Residence Visa or a Work to Residence Visa. Health and medical roles From 5 September 2022, skill […]
New Zealand border to fully reopen
Great news! New Zealand border to fully reopen from 1st August 2022 and new fast track to residence! The New Zealand government announced today they are bring forward the full reopening of the border to 23:59 (NZST) on 31 July 2022. This means that Visitor Visa and Student Visa applications can be made from 1st […]