Requirements to claim points for skilled employment
Remuneration thresholds are now used as an additional way of defining skill.
To be classified as skilled for the Skilled Migrant Category you need to be either;
ANZSCO level 1-3 AND paid at or above $25.00 per hour ($52,000 per year based on a 40 hour week)
OR
ANZSCO level 4-5 AND paid at or above $37.50 per hour ($78,000 per year based on a 40 hour week)
You also must be qualified in one of the following ways:
you have a relevant recognised qualification at or above the level described in the ANZSCO,
OR
you have the relevant work experience that ANZSCO states will substitute for a formal qualification (for any skill level 1 occupation you can substitute the qualification specified by the ANZSCO with 5 years of work experience, even if the ANZSCO does not state this),
OR
your occupation is included on the Long Term Skill Shortage List and you meet its requirements,
OR
your employment requires occupational registration in New Zealand by law and you hold full or provisional registration for your occupation.
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Related visa: Skilled Migrant Category
If you have enough points and meet the requirements then you may be eligible to apply for a Resident Visa under the Skilled Migrant Category. This category of visa allows you to live and work in New Zealand indefinitely and access most publicly funded services. The first step towards applying for this visa is to submit an Expression of Interest.