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Green List roles

10 July 2023

Green List roles

Acoustic Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • Registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Addiction Practitioner

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Alcohol & Drug Clinician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Ambulance Paramedic

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • New Zealand registration with the Paramedic Council

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Anaesthetic Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Anaesthetist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Analyst Programmer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Audiologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Audiometrist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Audiological Society.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Automotive Electrician

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of one of the strands of the New Zealand Certificate in Automotive Electrical Engineering (NZQF Level 4).

Backhoe Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Building Associate (Building Construction Supervisor)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

Pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $44.49 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $92,540.

Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor, build manager, or civil project manager.

Bulldozer Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Cardiologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Careers Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Chemical Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Chief Information Officer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Chiropractor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the New Zealand Chiropractic Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Civil Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Civil Engineering Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
  • A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6).
  • A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Sydney Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Clinical Dental Technician (Dental Prosthetist)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Clinical Haematologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Clinical Psychologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Clinical Physiologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Clinical Physiologists Registration Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Construction Project Manager

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Construction (NZQF Level 7).
  • A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of construction management, civil engineering, or highway engineering.
  • A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction management, highway engineering, civil engineering or construction project management.
  • A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma in the focus areas of civil engineering, highway engineering, construction or construction management.
  • A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering.
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration in the field of civil engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.

Counsellors nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Crane Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

Pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.

The applicant must also have a New Zealand Level 3 Certificate in Cranes with at least one Level 4 specialisation (or overseas equivalent) at the time of application for residence.

Dairy Cattle Farmer

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Agriculture
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role.

Dairy Cattle Farm Manager

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Agriculture
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role.

Dairy Farm Manager

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Agriculture
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role.

Assistant Dairy Farm Manager

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Agriculture
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role.

Dairy Herd Manager

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Agriculture
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working on a commercial farm in a relevant role.

Dental Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dental Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dental Therapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dentist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dental Practitioner

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dental Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dermatologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Developer Programmer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • A certificate at NZQF Level 4, or a higher qualification, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (NZQF Level 4).

Dietician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dieticians Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Dispensing Optician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Drainlayer

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Educational Psychologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Electrical Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Electrical Engineering Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
  • A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration in the field of Electrical Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Sydney Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Electrician (general)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • NZ registration as an electrician or a Limited Certificate (excluding a Trainee Limited Certificate) as an electrician from the Electrical Workers Registration Board.

Electronic Engineering Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in electronics.
  • A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the credit and knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) Electronic Engineering.
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electronic Engineering) or (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronic Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (NZQF Level 8).
  • A Washington Accord or a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Electronic Engineering.
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration in the field of Electronic Engineering or Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Sydney Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Electronics Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Emergency Medicine Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Endocrinologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Endodontist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Environmental Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Environmental Research Scientist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Primary industries and science roles
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have:

  • A qualification at NZQF Level 8 or higher in the focus areas of environmental studies, environmental management, or environmental engineering. NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7.

Excavator Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

External Auditor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Business professionals
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.

Family and Marriage Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Food Technologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Primary industries and science roles
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours (Food Product Technology) or (Food Process Engineering) (NZQF Level 8)
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher in the focus areas of nutrition, food science, food technology or food engineering. NZQF Level 7 qualifications must have a minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, and NZQF Level 8 qualifications must have either the minimum equivalent of 360 credits which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas, or a minimum equivalent of 120 credits in the focus areas and a relevant underpinning bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7.

Gasfitter

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • registration as either a certifying, tradesman, or journeyman drainlayer with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the overall 24 months duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

Gastroenterologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

General Practitioner

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Genetic Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • New Zealand registration with the Human Genetics Society of Australasia.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Geotechnical Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Grader Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Hospital Pharmacist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

ICT Managers nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

ICT Project Manager

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

ICT Security Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Industrial Pharmacist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Industrial Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Intensive Care Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Internal Auditor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Business professionals
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements
Pay for the employment must be $38.56 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $80,200.64.

Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Loader Operator

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Civil machinery operators
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period to be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Materials Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Mechanical Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Mechatronics Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Medical Imaging Technologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Laboratory Scientist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Laboratory Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Oncologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Practitioners nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Medical Radiation Therapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Middle School Teacher / Intermediate School Teacher

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Midwife

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Motor Mechanic (General)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need one of the following or higher:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)

  • New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4

  • New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), or

  • Appointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.

Motorcycle Mechanic

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need one of the following or higher:

  • New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 4)

  • New Zealand Certificate in Light Automotive Engineering (Level 4

  • New Zealand Certificate in Motorcycle Engineering (Level 4), or

  • Appointment as a vehicle inspector by Waka Kotahi for warrant of fitness service delivery.

Multimedia Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $48.94 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $73.26 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Neurologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Neurosurgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Nurse Practitioner

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Occupational Therapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Operating Theatre Technician (Sterile Processing Technician)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Optometrist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Ophthalmologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Oral Health Therapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Oral Medicine Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Oral Pathologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Oral Surgery Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Organisational Psychologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Orthodontist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Orthoptist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Orthoptics Society Inc.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Technician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • Associate membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Orthotist or Prosthetist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Orthotic and Prosthetic Association.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Osteopath

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Other Spatial Scientist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Primary industries and science
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in the focus areas of computer science or geography.

Otorhinolaryngologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Paediatric Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Paediatrician

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Paedodontist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Pathologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Perfusionist (Cardiac)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • New Zealand membership with the Australian and New Zealand College of Perfusionists

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Periodontist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Physicist (Medical)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need one of the following:

  • Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical Physicist.
  • Registration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics Specialists.
  • Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United Kingdom.
  • Certification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical Physics.
  • Certification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine.
  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Physiotherapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Physiotherapy Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Play Therapist (Hospital)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the Hospital Play Specialist Registration Council.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Plumber (General)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Trades
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • registration as either a certifying plumber, tradesman plumber; or journeyman plumber with the New Zealand Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.

(12 months on a provisional licence will be accepted toward the duration and for Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) purposes, provided registration is complete on application for the residence visa.)

Podiatrist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Podiatrists Board of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Primary School Teacher

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Product Design Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Production or Plant Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.
  • A Graduate Diploma at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Graduate Diploma in the focus areas of construction, construction management or construction project management.
  • A diploma at NZQF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of a New Zealand Diploma (Level 6) in the focus areas of quantity surveying, construction economics, construction management or building.

Prosthodontist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Psychiatrist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Psychologists nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Psychologists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Psychotherapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Public Health Dentistry Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Quantity Surveyor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree at NZQF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economics.
  • Student or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS).

Radiation Oncologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Community Health)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Medical)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Perioperative)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurse (Surgical)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Registered Nurses nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Rehabilitation Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Renal Medicine Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Resident Medical Officer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Restorative Dentistry Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Rheumatologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Retail Pharmacist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

School Principal

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Secondary School Teacher

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Halal Slaughterer

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Factory process worker
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements
You must be working with an employer and at a site listed on the ‘New Zealand approved animal products halal premises (excluding dairy) under the Animal Products Notice’ (administered by the Ministry for Primary Industries).

Social Worker

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Social Workers Registration Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Software and Applications Programmers nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Software Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Software Tester

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

Pay for the employment must be $61.69 an hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary.

For Straight to Residence only, where the employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services the pay must be $92.54 an hour or the equivalent annual salary and a minimum of 10 years’ work in a relevant role is required.

Sonographer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the New Zealand Medical Radiation Technologists Board.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Specialist Physician (General Medicine)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Specialist Physician nec

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Special Needs Dentistry Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Special Needs Teacher

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Special Education Teachers nec

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Speech Language Therapist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists’ Association.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Student Counsellor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • membership with the New Zealand Association of Counsellors.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Structural Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A Washington Accord accredited (initial) engineering degree.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • A qualification at NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Surgeon (General)

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Surveyor

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Construction
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of these minimum qualifications, registration or experience:

  • Bachelor of Surveying (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Surveying with Honours (NZQF Level 8).
  • Registration as a Professional Surveyor with the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.
  • Professional Associate Membership or an Overseas Member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIS).

Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary, intermediate, or secondary school.

Teacher of the Hearing Impaired

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Teacher of the Sight Impaired

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  • a provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Telecommunications Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
  • Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
  • A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.
  • A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Sydney Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Telecommunications Network Engineer

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Engineering
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Network Engineering) (NZQF Level 8).
  • Bachelor of Engineering (NZQF Level 7).
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (NZQF Level 7).
  • A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) degree.
  • A qualification comparable to NZQF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer professional status in New Zealand.
  • NZ registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer by Engineering New Zealand.
Washington and Sydney Accord engineering degrees

Where a Washington Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is required, the engineering degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering degree awarded is Washington Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Washington Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Where a Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate engineering degree is a requirement, the engineering technology degree has to be awarded from or after the date the country became a signatory, and must be on the list of accredited programmes of the signatory country.

To determine if an engineering technology degree awarded is Sydney Accord accredited, refer to the links from the International Engineering Alliance on their website.

Sydney Accord | International Engineering Alliance

Note

Engineering New Zealand changed its name from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) in 2017. A letter, certificate or registration from the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand Incorporated (IPENZ) may be used to meet the requirement for a letter, certificate or registration from Engineering New Zealand.

Telecommunications Technician

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Tier 2 role eligible for work to residence
Industry
ICT, electronics and telecommunications
Pathway to residence
If you are working in this role, and are eligible, you can apply for residence after 2 years working in New Zealand. The earliest you could apply would be September 2023.
Green List requirements

You will need one of the following:

  • pay for the employment over the 24 month qualifying period must be $34.11 per hour or above, or the equivalent annual salary of $70,947, or

  • a New Zealand Certificate in Telecommunications (Level 3) at the time of application for residence.

Thoracic Medicine Specialist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Urologist

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Vascular Surgeon

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • NZ provisional general, general, provisional vocational, vocational or special purpose locum tenens registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (a letter of eligibility for one of these forms of registration issued by the Medical Council of New Zealand is acceptable).

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.

Veterinarian

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Tier 1 role eligible for straight to residence
Industry
Health and social services
Pathway to residence

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one. If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now.

You can apply in New Zealand or come on a work visa and apply. You can also apply from outside New Zealand.

Green List requirements

You need:

  • registration with the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.

  • pay for the employment to be at least the median wage rate of $29.66 an hour or above.