General Assessment

Do you want migration support on a no win, no fee basis?

Here at NZ Migration we believe we have the best migration solution. What makes us the best?

We realised early on that 80% of migrants struggle with finding employment in their destination country. So we:

built an internal coaching team to help our clients find work successfully
developed relationships with thousands of employers
apply for jobs for our clients
should you follow our process and not receive a job offer we will refund our fees to you

Thanks to our proprietary program and coaching 97% of families working with us successfully obtain their visas. But not everyone is a fit.

If you want to work with the team that has helped 8,000 people with their migration please complete our assessment, and we will be in touch to let you know if you qualify for our program within 24 hours.

New Zealand continues to experience ongoing demand for skilled workers across key industries. To support economic growth, the government has established clear immigration pathways for qualified professionals seeking to live and work in New Zealand.

One of the primary pathways is through the Green List, which identifies occupations that are in high demand nationwide.

Green List Tier 1 (Straight to Residence): Eligible candidates can apply for residence immediately upon securing a relevant job offer with an accredited employer.
Green List Tier 2 (Work to Residence): Candidates can apply for residence after working in New Zealand for 24 months in an eligible role.

In addition to the Green List pathways, there are other residence options available from August 2026:

Individuals earning at least 2x the median wage may qualify for residence after 18 months.
Individuals earning 1.5x the median wage may qualify for residence after 24 months under skilled residence pathways.

Please note that immigration policies are subject to change, and eligibility depends on a range of factors, including qualifications, experience, and job offers.

If you are a professional, manager, or skilled tradesperson, this is an excellent time to explore your options for working and settling in New Zealand.

✦ Current Median Wage

The New Zealand immigration system uses a “median wage” to determine eligibility for various visa and residence pathways.

As of 9 March 2026, the median wage is NZD $35.00 per hour (as published by Immigration New Zealand).

This figure is used to calculate eligibility thresholds such as 1.5x and 2x median wage requirements for skilled residence pathways.

👉 View the official source here: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/requirements-for-work-visas/wage-rates-for-work-visas/

✦ Green List Occupations

The skills most needed by the country and employers fall under the Green List, grouped by category:

Tier 1 – Straight to Residence

Roles typically include:

Healthcare
- Doctors (GPs, specialists)
- Registered Nurses
- Midwives
- Psychologists
Engineering
- Civil Engineers
- Structural Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Chemical Engineer
ICT (Technology)
- Software Engineers
- ICT Security Specialists
- Analyst Programmer
- Developers / Programmers
Construction & Infrastructure
- Quantity Surveyors
- Project Managers
Science
- Environmental Scientists (select roles)
- Food Technologist
Education
- Secondary School Teachers
- Primary School Teachers

Tier 2 – Work to Residence (24 months)