New Zealand
New Zealand is a small island in the southwest Pacific Ocean and the seventh country in the world in terms of human development indicators. The country has a good work-life balance and is ranked sixth in the world in this regard. In other words, people’s work lives do not interfere with their family and personal lives. Environmental policies play an important role in this country and agriculture forms a major part of its economy. The excellent quality of life, suitable climate and rich cultural environment have made New Zealand a desirable place for family and individual life.
Types of visas for work migration to New Zealand
The Essential Skills in Demand Visa
To work in New Zealand, your job and expertise must be on the Long-Term Skilled Labor List (LTSSL). In general, the job categories required in this country include construction, engineering, health and social services, telecommunications and ICT, hospitality and tourism, science and technicians. The validity of this visa is 30 months and after two years you can apply for residency. It is not possible for holders of this visa to bring their spouse and children with them, but they must apply for a separate visa through their relationship with you.
Skilled Migrant Visa with Permanent Residency
With this visa, you can work, study and live in New Zealand permanently. It is also possible to bring family members (spouse and children under 24 years of age) with this visa. To receive this visa, in addition to an employer’s job offer, you must receive 160 points from the New Zealand points system:
Age
50-55 years 5 points
45-49 years 10 points
40-44 years 20 points
20-39 years 30 points
Under 20 years 0 points
Specialization and work skills
Work experience or job offer as a specialist 50 points
Work experience or job offer in highly sought-after occupations 10 points
Work experience or job offer outside Auckland 30 points
Work experience or job offer in highly paid occupations 20 points
Education outside New Zealand
Levels 3-6 (Certificate of Completion and Diploma) 40 points
Levels 7 and 8 (Bachelor’s Degree and equivalent) 50 points
Levels 9 and 10 (Master’s Degree and PhD) 70 points
Education within New Zealand New Zealand
Education One year of postgraduate study 10 points
Two years of postgraduate study 15 points
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 20 points
Any education obtained before July 2011 5 points
Work experience
2 years of work experience 10 points
4 years of work experience 20 points
6 years of work experience 30 points
8 years of work experience 40 points
10 years of work experience or more 50 points
1 year of work experience in New Zealand 10 points
2-5 years of work experience in highly needed occupations 10 points
6 years of work experience or more in highly needed occupations 15 points
Spouse requirements
Language knowledge equivalent to the applicant 0 points
Work experience or job offer as a skilled and expert worker in New Zealand 20 points
Bachelor’s level education or equivalent 10 points
Master’s and PhD level education 20 points
Entrepreneurship work visa with permanent residence
Those interested in Starting a business in New Zealand can live, study and work in this country permanently by obtaining an entrepreneur visa. It is also possible to bring family members (spouse and children under 24 years of age) with this visa. To obtain this type of visa, individuals must have about 2 years of self-employment experience, invest 500 thousand New Zealand dollars in this country and create at least three new jobs.
Documents required for work immigration to New Zealand
A valid passport
A personal photo
A work visa application form
A medical health certificate
A certificate of no criminal record
Provide documents related to financial means
A full-time job offer in one of the lTSSL jobs
Payment of the work visa application fee
Job search sites for work immigration to New Zealand
Seek.co.nz
Nz.indeed.com
Trademe.com.nz
Work immigration to New Zealand and average income
The average income of people in New Zealand is 97,000 New Zealand dollars per year; The lowest income is $24,000 and the highest income is $43,000. Education and work experience are factors that affect people’s income in this country, so that people with more work experience and higher education will have a better income than their counterparts in the same job. Dentistry, law, management, finance and engineering jobs earn the highest income in New Zealand.
Work migration to New Zealand and living costs
The average living costs in New Zealand for one person are NZ$3,600 per month. In the table below you can see some of the prices of some essential expenses:
Cost Description Price in New Zealand Dollars
Rent for a furnished two-bedroom apartment per month 2123
12 eggs 7
A meal with drinks 17
Electricity and water bills, etc. 268
Per liter of gasoline 2.17
Public transportation by bus per month 172
Work migration to New Zealand and health insurance
Like many other countries, the New Zealand government has also provided a free health insurance scheme that provides free or very low-cost health care services to citizens and people working or studying in this country.
