Visa guide
New Zealand Green List residence pathways
The Green List is not just a shortage list to browse. Its value comes from checking the exact occupation, required qualifications, registration, experience, pay, and whether the role leads straight to residence or first to a work visa.
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New Zealand
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Who should start here
Healthcare, engineering, construction, education, and technical profiles whose roles may be explicitly listed.
Candidates who want to know whether New Zealand offers a faster or clearer residence option than a standard SMC review.
Applicants who already have employer interest and need to test whether the occupation makes the option stronger.
Checks before you rely on this option
A similar job title is not enough; the exact Green List role and requirements need checking.
Some listed roles still require registration, specific pay, or a period of work before residence.
Green List eligibility should improve the decision, not replace careful employer and document checks.
How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
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How to check this option
Open this section to see the official checklist and source links.
Find the exact occupation on the official Green List material.
Check whether the role is Straight to Residence, Work to Residence, or better handled through another route, because the Green List officially separates those residence outcomes.
Compare the occupation requirements against your credentials before relying on the label.
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