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Points System
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 test and values are set out in more detail in our self-assessment
points calculator, but in general, you can be allocated points for the
following:
₪ having an offer of skilled employment in New
Zealand
₪ bonus points for employment in areas of
growth
₪ bonus points for employment in an absolute
skills shortage area
₪ bonus points for employment within certain
clusters
₪ bonus points for employment outside of
Auckland
₪ work experience
₪ qualifications
₪ bonus points for New Zealand qualifications
awarded after at least two years' study
₪ age
Immigrating to New Zealand Aotearoa* Immigrating to New Zealand Aotearoa is a popular place for people looking for a new life. Its beautiful countryside, clean, healthy lifestyle and multicultural community make it an attractive choice for migrants from all over the world.
What is New Zealand looking for ?
We welcome people who will
contribute to New Zealand. This may be through bringing valuable
skills or qualifications to the country, setting up a business or making a
financial investment.
If you migrate to New Zealand, you should:
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intend to live here for a long time
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be able to easily adapt to New Zealand's lifestyle
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obey New Zealand's law and have no previous criminal convictions.
Making the right choice Migrating to New Zealand is a big step, so you should make sure you have all the information you need to help you make your decision. These fact sheets provide information about New Zealand & show you how to get more help if you need it.
What you must know before you apply for residence
Before you apply for residence in New
Zealand, you will need to kns : To gain residence under the general skills or business
investor categories, you have to score a certain number of points first.
The self assessment guide tells you what the minimum points are and how
you can score points.
The New Zealand Immigration Service (NZIS) can tell you the current pass
mark, which is calculated every week. The pass mark is 23 available
on the NZIS.
Partnership or Family Categories : The self assessment guide tells you what you need to do to gain residence under the partnership or family categories.
Information Sources : Good places to look for information about New Zealand include :
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For further information contact West Land Consultants