18/06/2026
π¨ NZ Immigration Update β Effective 24 August 2026
Key Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) changes:
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New Trades & Technician Residence Pathway
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New Skilled Work Experience Pathway
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Bachelorβs degrees increase from 3 to 4 points
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Some Level 8 & 9 applicants must now provide evidence of a supporting Bachelorβs degree
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Overseas Trade & Technician qualifications no longer require 120 credits
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Stronger genuine employment requirements
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