25/07/2026
🇳🇿 New Zealand Residence Pathways from Work – Updated Roadmap for 2026 🇳🇿
All information in a podcast: PART 2 !!
Big changes are coming to New Zealand’s skilled residence system from August 2026.
Are you currently working in New Zealand or planning your migration pathway? Understanding the right residence category is the key to making the right career and visa decisions.
Immigration Visa Network has prepared a simple guide covering:
✅ Green List Pathways
➡️ Straight to Residence
➡️ Work to Residence
✅ Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) – 6 Point System
➡️ Qualification pathway
➡️ Registration pathway
➡️ High-income pathway
✅ New Trades & Technician Pathway (from August 2026)
➡️ Skilled Level 1–3 roles
➡️ Relevant Level 4+ qualification
➡️ Skilled work experience requirements
✅ Skilled Work Experience Pathway
➡️ 5 years of relevant skilled work experience
➡️ NZ work experience requirements
✅ Care Sector Residence Pathway
➡️ Dedicated pathway for eligible care sector workers
✅ Amber List – Skilled Work Experience Opportunities
➡️ Eligible occupations with specific experience requirements
⚠️ Important: Not every job leads to residence. Your occupation, ANZSCO/NOL classification, qualification, registration, salary level, and New Zealand work experience all play a crucial role.
At Immigration Visa Network, our licensed immigration advisers can assess your profile and guide you towards the most suitable pathway.
📌 Book your immigration assessment today.
🏢 Immigration Visa Network Ltd
🇳🇿 Licensed Immigration Advisers – Auckland, New Zealand
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