New Zealand Skilled Migrant Points System

New Zealand is one of the most peaceful, clean and safe country to live, work and get settled permanently. Excellent infrastructure, moderate climate, stunning landscape beauty, low unemployment rate, family friendly settings, decent economy and low population, makes New Zealand one of the best places in the world to settle.The New Zealand Skilled Migrant points system is designed to allow Expressions of Interest to be ranked in order so that the New Zealand Immigration authorities can make invitations to apply for residence to those migrants who can offer the most to New Zealand.

The points are allocated based on various profile factors, i.e. education, work experience, language proficiency, job offer, etc. factors. You will need to meet the minimum threshold of 100 points to be able to lodge an Expression of Interest.

Age

Age	Points
20-29	30
30-39	25
40-44	20
45-49	10
50-55	5

Family
You gain 10 points for having close family already living in New Zealand.

Employment

Current Employment or Offer of Employment	Points
Having a job offer in New Zealand	50
Currently working in a skilled job in New Zealand for less than 1 year	50
Currently working in a skilled job in New Zealand for more than 1 year	60

Employment bonus points

Current Employment or Offer of Employment	Points
In an identified future growth area	10
In an area of absolute skills shortage	10
In a region outside Auckland	30
Partner/spouse has a skilled job or job offer.	20

Work experience in skilled employment

Duration	Points
2 years	10
4 years	15
6 years	20
8 years	25
10 years	30

Bonus points for work experience in New Zealand

Duration	Points
1 year	5
2 years	10
3 years +	15

Bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area

Duration	points
2-5 years	10
6 years +	15

Bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage

Duration	points
2-5 years	10
6 years +	15

Qualifications

Qualification Level	Points
4-6 (such as a trade qualification or diploma)	40
7-8 (such as a Bachelor’s degree)	50
9-10 (such as a Master’s degree or doctorate)	60

Bonus points for qualifications

Qualification	Points
2 years full-time study in New Zealand completing a Bachelor’s degree	10
1 year of full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree	10
2 yeara of full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree	15
Qualification in an identified future growth area	10
Qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage	10
Partner/spouse holds a level 4-6 qualification	10
Partner/spouse holds a level 7 qualification or higher	20

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