Age, family members in New Zealand, employment, past work experience, and qualifications all earn you points. To be eligible to submit an Expression of Interest, you must achieve a minimum score of 100 points.
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 years 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 |