New Zealand

Our records hold 4 options for New Zealand. Each is researched against official sources and carries the date it was last verified. Rules change — always confirm against the official link before acting. Most recently verified: 2026-08-10.

New Zealand employer-sponsored work visa — the main route to working in New Zealand, and the runway to residence

Kind of option
employer
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated
Last verified
2026-08-09

Official sources

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category resident visa

Kind of option
self funded
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated
Last verified
2026-08-10

Official sources

New Zealand residence for care workers - two years in a care job earns the right to live there permanently, with partner and children included

Kind of option
self funded
Education floor
No formal education requirement stated

Official sources

New Zealand study route — degree study with up to three years of open post-study work

Kind of option
self funded
Education floor
Secondary schooling
Last verified
2026-08-10

Official sources

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