New Zealand Skilled Migrant requires an applicant to create an online profile and submit an Expression of Interest. New Zealand Skilled Migrant has a point based system in which applications are ranked based on points awarded in the Expression of Interest Pool (all applications in EOI are in a pool).
Points are awarded for age, having family members in New Zealand, your employment, previous work experience, and education as well as professional qualification. You will need the minimum threshold of 100 points (currently New Zealand is only accepting applicants with more than 160 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 skilled join in New Zealand for less than 1 year | 50 |
| Currently working in skilled join 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 in Years | Points |
| 2 | 10 |
| 4 | 15 |
| 6 | 20 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 |
Bonus points for work experience in New Zealand
| Duration in years | Points |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 10 |
| 3+ | 15 |
Bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area
| Duration in years | Points |
| 2-5 | 10 |
| 6+ | 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 Masters 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 year 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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