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 invite applicants who will benefit New Zealand the most to apply for residence.

Points are allocated under the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) for the following factors:

Skilled Employment:

• Current skilled employment in New Zealand for 12 months or more
• Offer of skilled employment in New Zealand or current employment in New Zealand for less than 12 months

Bonus points for employment or an offer of employment in:

• An identified future growth area
• An area of absolute skills shortage
• Region outside Auckland
• Spouse/partner employment or offer of employment

Relevant Work Experience:

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years
• 10 years

Additional bonus points if work experience is in New Zealand:

• 2 years
• 4 years
• 6 years or more

Additional bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area:

• 2 to 5 years
• 6 years or more

Additional bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage:

• 2 to 5 years
• 6 years or more

Qualifications:

• Recognised basic qualification such as trade qualification, degree qualification, diploma qualification
• Recognised post-graduate qualification such as a master degree

Bonus points for:

• Recognised New Zealand qualification and at least two years of study in New Zealand
• Spouse or partner qualifications
• Qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage
• Qualification in an identified future growth area

Age:

• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-44
• 45-49
• 50-55

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