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New Zealand's Green List offers a streamlined pathway to permanent residence for workers in high-demand occupations. Get PR faster with Straight to Residence or Work to Residence options.
Choose between Straight to Residence (immediate PR) or Work to Residence (PR after 2 years).
Apply for residence immediately when you arrive in New Zealand with a job in a Tier 1 Green List occupation.
Work in New Zealand for 2 years in a Tier 2 Green List occupation, then apply for residence.
Key occupations on New Zealand's Green List offering fast-track residence pathways.
| Occupation | Pathway | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Practitioner (Doctor) | STR | Medical Council NZ registration |
| Registered Nurse | STR | Nursing Council NZ registration |
| Midwife | STR | Midwifery Council registration |
| Physiotherapist | STR | Physio Board NZ registration |
| Clinical Psychologist | STR | Psychology Board registration |
| Medical Lab Scientist | WTR | Relevant qualification + registration |
| Sonographer | WTR | Qualification + work experience |
| Occupation | Pathway | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | STR | Engineering NZ registration or pathway |
| Structural Engineer | STR | Engineering NZ registration or pathway |
| Electrical Engineer | STR | Engineering NZ registration or pathway |
| Geotechnical Engineer | STR | Engineering NZ registration or pathway |
| Mechanical Engineer | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience |
| Electronics Engineer | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience |
| Occupation | Pathway | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience OR 5 years experience |
| DevOps Engineer | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience OR 5 years experience |
| ICT Security Specialist | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience |
| Data Engineer | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 3 years experience |
| ICT Project Manager | WTR | Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience |
| Occupation | Pathway | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Project Manager | STR | Bachelor's degree + 5 years experience |
| Quantity Surveyor | STR | Bachelor's degree + NZIQS/RICS membership pathway |
| Electrician | WTR | NZ registration as electrician |
| Plumber | WTR | NZ registration as plumber |
| Drainlayer | WTR | NZ registration as drainlayer |
| Gasfitter | WTR | NZ registration as gasfitter |
| Occupation | Pathway | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | STR | Veterinary Council NZ registration |
| Teacher (Secondary) | WTR | Teaching Council NZ registration |
| Teacher (Primary) | WTR | Teaching Council NZ registration |
| Early Childhood Teacher | WTR | Teaching Council NZ registration |
| Dairy Farm Manager | WTR | Diploma + 3 years experience OR 5 years experience |
| Meat Inspector | WTR | MPI approval + relevant qualification |
What you need to qualify for the Green List residence pathway.
Advantages of the Green List pathway over other residence options.
Green List applications are prioritized. Shorter waiting times compared to standard SMC applications.
Unlike SMC, Green List doesn't require 180 points. If you meet job and qualification criteria, you qualify.
Partner and dependent children can be included in your residence application. All get PR together.
Full resident visa with indefinite stay. No need to renew. Live and work anywhere in NZ.
Eligible for NZ citizenship after 5 years of residence. NZ passport is one of the strongest globally.
NZ citizens can live and work in Australia without a visa under the Trans-Tasman agreement.
Our experts will assess your eligibility, verify your qualifications, and guide you through the Green List residence pathway.
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