24/08/2026
The wait is over!
The new Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) residence settings and Work to Residence wage rate changes are now live. With new residence pathways, updates to the points system, and changes to wage threshold rules, there may be new opportunities to make New Zealand your home.
Find out what you need to do to apply, check your eligibility, and explore the pathway that's right for you.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa/
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/visas/work-to-residence-visa/