17/05/2025
Relocating to New Zealand - Top Tips
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New Zealand has one the most simplified Residence pathway in the world. It is one of the peaceful and loveliest countries you would ever live in.
1. You can apply for the Work to Residence Visa from any country. The main thing is to ensure you secure a job with an accredited employer in New Zealand.
2. The Care Workforce Work to Residence visa allows those with Health Care Assistant experience to apply. You can apply from overseas. The key is securing a job in New Zealand. There are lots of sites where you can search for jobs including Indeed.com. JoraJobs.com etc, our team is here to assist you do everything . Another option will be to send your CV and Cover Letter to many Care Facilities across New Zealand. You might be fortunate to get a call.
3. If you are a Bus Driver, or work in the Transportation sector, you are eligible for the Transport Workforce to Residence visa. The key is to polish you CV and ensure you secure a job with an accredited employer in New Zealand.
4. If you are in the STEM field or medical field, search for your occupation on https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/preparing-a-visa-application/working-in-nz/qualifications-for-work/green-list-occupations and if you see your occupation, then you may be eligible for the Tier 1 Green List status. Which means you are eligible for Straight to Residence in New Zealand.
4. If you have a PhD, Msc, or Bsc, or in a registered occupation, you can be eligible for the Skilled Migrant Work Residence Visa. This pathway works on a 6-point system, meaning if you meet the six points, you are eligible to apply for Residence. For instance, a PhD (obtained overseas or in New Zealand) gets you 6 points. Msc gets you 5-points. PhDs, Msc from certain overseas countries are exempt from English test. However, they need to undertake NZQA assessment of their degrees. One more thing about the Skilled Migrant Category is that you need at least a job offer that pays above the median wage of $31.61 to submit an Expression of Interest. Skilled Occupations in New Zealand are classified under ANZSCO. So it is worthwhile knowing your occupational classification.
5.Work visas with Accredited Employer in New Zealand can be extended for a maximum period of 5 years. This means ample time to secure Residence visa.
Our team is here to help you through the application process and provide any necessary support.