The Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) identifies occupations in which there is a shortage of highly skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand.

If you get a job in an occupation on the Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and meet relevant list requirements, you may be granted a Work Resident Visa under the Long-Term Skill Shortage List work visa. Then you will be eligible to apply for residence in two years, provided you meet standard requirements and that your job has a base salary of at least NZ $45,000.

The Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) identifies occupations in which there is a shortage of highly skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand.

If you get a job in an occupation on the Long-Term Skill Shortage List (LTSSL) and meet relevant list requirements, you may be granted a Work Resident Visa under the Long-Term Skill Shortage List work visa. Then you will be eligible to apply for residence in two years, provided you meet standard requirements and that your job has a base salary of at least NZ $45,000.

This category of visa is for those individuals who want to live in New Zealand permanently and posses skills that can benefit New Zealand’s economic growth. You are eligible for this visa if you have accepted the employment in an area in which New Zealand has a skills shortage.

1. You will need to have adequate skills, experience and qualifications
2. Your age must be under 55 years when you apply
3. You will need to exhibit reasonable fluency in English Language

With this visa you can

1. Live, work and study in New Zealand
2. You can add your family member to live with you in New Zealand

You will be granted this visa if you get a job offer that no New Zealanders are available to do, and that if you are planning a temporary stay in New Zealand. Your job must be listed in the Regional Skill Shortage List (RSSL).

1. You must get a full-time job offer
2. You will need to have adequate skills, experience and qualifications in your selected occupation, as it is in a list of Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
3. You must need a New Zealand registration, if you want to work in New Zealand
4. You will need to exhibit reasonable fluency in English Language

This visa is for you if you have completed an acceptable qualification in New Zealand, and you would like to get a job here too.

1. You must have completed an acceptable qualification
2. You have to apply no later than 3 months after the end of your student visa
3. You must have at NZ $4,200 to live on while you are in New Zealand

With this visa you can

1. Work for any employer
2. Work in almost any job New Zealand

Eligibility

1. At least a Level 7 Bachelor’s degree, and
2. Higher than the qualification you had for your previous visa

This visa is for you if you want to live and work in New Zealand and that you have a job offer from an accredited employer. This visa is a great pathway to New Zealand residence. It allows you to work here and then after 2 years to apply to live in New Zealand permanently.

1. You must have an offer of full-time work from an accredited employer
2. Your offer of employment must be for ongoing work for at least 24 months
3. Your job must pay at least NZ$55,000 a year
4. You must be 55 years or younger

With this visa you can

1. Start your pathway to residence in New Zealand by working for an accredited employer for up to 30 months
2. Apply for residence after 2 years of working for an accredited employer

You will get this visa if you want to live and work in New Zealand and you have necessary work experience, qualifications and occupational registration in an occupation listed in Long Term Skill Shortage List. This visa leads to a permanent residency in New Zealand.

1. You must get an offer for the specified job, which is listed, in Long Term Skill Shortage List and you have necessary work experience, qualifications and occupational registration to do that work.
2. Your offered job must be a full-time work for at least 24
3. Your age must be under 55 years when you apply

With this visa you can

1. Get a permanent residence in New Zealand by working for up to 30 months in an occupation for which there is a shortage of locals.
2. After living 2 years in New Zealand, you can apply for a permanent residence.

Eligibility

1. Your age must be under 55 years
2. Minimum education level required is MPHILL
3. You must have to score more than 160 points on the New Zealand points table
4. Competency with regard to English Language skills
5. Health and Character Certificates
6. Financial support

This visa is for those individuals who want to come to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event and have skills and expertise which would benefit New Zealand. This includes people who are sports-men/women, professional coaches, specialist installers or providers pertaining to similar services.

1. You must come to New Zealand only for a specific purpose or event
2. You must come to New Zealand only for a specific time or duration
3. You must have skills related to your specific purpose or event

With this visa you can

1. Visit New Zealand for a specific purpose or event
2. Work for a specific employer for a specific time period

Those people can apply for this visa who have exceptional talent in a field of art, sport or culture and are looking for a pathway to residence in New Zealand. You will need the support of a New Zealand organization that is recognized for its excellence in your field of talent, and a sponsor, to apply. After successfully completing 2 years in your field in New Zealand, you may become eligible for permanent residence.

1. You must have exceptional talent in a field of art, culture or sport and be supported by a nationally recognized New Zealand organization
2. You must have an acceptable sponsor who undertakes to ensure your maintenance and accommodation while in New Zealand if you cannot fund this yourself
3. Your age must be under 55 years

With this visa you can

1. Be actively involved in your declared field of art, culture or sport
2. Apply for residence after 2 years, if you are still prominent in your field and your continued presence will enhance New Zealand’s accomplishments and participation in that field