Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
New Zealand's Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), run by Immigration New Zealand, is the country's main temporary work visa.
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New Zealand immigration routes
Every route we track for New Zealand, with the official source behind each one.
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Routes
Active Investor Plus Visa
The Active Investor Plus Visa is New Zealand's investor residence route, and it is open for applications.
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Fee Paying Student Visa
The Fee Paying Student Visa is New Zealand's main study visa for international students who pay their own international tuition fees, whether funded by themselves, their family, a loan or a partial scholarship.
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Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa
The Partner of a New Zealander Resident Visa grants residence to the partner of a New Zealand citizen or resident.
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Post Study Work Visa
The Post Study Work Visa (PSWV) is the bridge between a New Zealand student visa and longer-term work or residence.
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Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa
The Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa is New Zealand's main points-based residence route for skilled workers, administered by Immigration New Zealand under the Immigration Act 2009.
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Working Holiday Visa
New Zealand's working holiday visas are bilateral schemes: each is created by an agreement between New Zealand and a partner country, and you can only apply if you are a citizen of a country on that list.
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Shortage occupations — New Zealand
The Green List (Appendix 13 of the immigration instructions, 9 March 2026). Tier 1 roles lead to the Straight to Residence Visa; Tier 2 roles to the Work to Residence Visa. Both tiers are listed together here.
- Construction Project Manager133111
- Project Builder (including Building Project Manager and Site Foreman)133112
- Chief Information Officer135111
- ICT Project Manager135112
- ICT Managers nec135199
- External Auditor221213
- Internal Auditor221214
- Surveyor232212
- Other Spatial Scientist232214
- Chemical Engineer233111
- Materials Engineer233112
- Civil Engineer233211
- Geotechnical Engineer233212
- Quantity Surveyor233213
- Structural Engineer233214
- Electrical Engineer233311
- Electronics Engineer233411
- Industrial Engineer233511
- Mechanical Engineer233512
- Production or Plant Engineer233513
- Aeronautical (Aerospace/Avionics/Aviation) Engineer233911
- Environmental Engineer233915
- Naval Architect/Marine Designer233916
- Engineering Professionals nec233999
- Food Technologist234212
- Environmental Research Scientist234313
- Clinical Physiologist234599
- Medical Laboratory Scientist234611
- Veterinarian234711
- Physicist (Medical)234914
- Kaiako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Teacher)241211
- Pouako Kura Kaupapa Māori (Māori-medium Primary School Senior Teacher)241212
- Primary School Teacher241213
- Middle School Teacher/Intermediate School Teacher241311
- Secondary School Teacher241411
- Dietician251111
- Medical Imaging Technologist251211
- Medical Radiation Therapist251212
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist251213
- Sonographer251214
- Optometrist251411
- Orthoptist251412
- Hospital Pharmacist251511
- Industrial Pharmacist251512
- Retail Pharmacist251513
- Orthotist/Prosthetist251912
- Genetic Counsellor251999
- Chiropractor252111
- Osteopath252112
- Play Therapist (hospital)252299
- Dental Specialist252311
- Dentist (Dental Practitioner or Dental Surgeon)252312
- Occupational Therapist252411
- Physiotherapist252511
- Podiatrist252611
- Audiologist252711
- Speech Language Therapist252712
- General Practitioner253111
- Resident Medical Officer253112
- Anaesthetist253211
- Specialist Physician (General Medicine)253311
- Cardiologist253312
- Clinical Haematologist253313
- Medical Oncologist253314
- Endocrinologist253315
- Gastroenterologist253316
- Intensive Care Specialist253317
- Neurologist253318
- Paediatrician253321
- Renal Medicine Specialist253322
- Rheumatologist253323
- Thoracic Medicine Specialist253324
- Specialist Physicians nec253399
- Psychiatrist253411
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon253512
- Neurosurgeon253513
- Orthopaedic Surgeon253514
- Otorhinolaryngologist253515
- Paediatric Surgeon253516
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon253517
- Urologist253518
- Vascular Surgeon253521
- Dermatologist253911
- Emergency Medicine Specialist253912
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist253913
- Ophthalmologist253914
- Pathologist253915
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist253917
- Radiation Oncologist253918
- Medical Practitioners nec253999
- Midwife254111
- Nurse Practitioners254411
- Registered Nurse (Aged Care)254412
- Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)254413
- Registered Nurse (Community Health)254414
- Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)254415
- Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)254416
- Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)254417
- Registered Nurse (Medical)254418
- Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)254421
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health)254422
- Registered Nurse (Perioperative)254423
- Registered Nurse (Surgical)254424
- Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)254425
- Registered Nurses nec254499
- Multimedia Specialist261211
- Analyst Programmer261311
- Developer Programmer261312
- Software Engineer261313
- Software Tester261314
- Software and Applications Programmers nec261399
- Database Administrator262111
- ICT Security Specialist262112
- Systems Administrator262113
- Telecommunications Engineer263311
- Telecommunications Network Engineer263312
- Careers Counsellor272111
- Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician272112
- Family and Marriage Counsellor272113
- Rehabilitation Counsellor272114
- Student Counsellor272115
- Counsellors NEC272199
- Clinical Psychologist272311
- Educational Psychologist272312
- Organisational Psychologist272313
- Psychotherapist272314
- Psychologists nec272399
- Social Worker272511
- Anaesthetic Technician311211
- Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician311213
- Audiometrist311299
- Civil Engineering Technician312212
- Electrical Engineering Technician312312
- Electronic Engineering Technician312412
- Mechanical Engineering Technician312512
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)323111
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)323112
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Structures)323113
- Dispensing Optician399913
- Ambulance Paramedic411112
- Dental Technician411213
- Dental Therapist411214
- Enrolled Nurse (Nursing Assistant)411411
- Sterilisation Technician711914
- School Principal134311
- Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher – registered241111
- Special Needs Teacher241511
- Teacher of the Hearing Impaired241512
- Teacher of the Sight Impaired241513
- Special Education Teachers nec241599
- Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages249311
- Automotive Electrician321111
- Motor Mechanic (General)321211
- Diesel Motor Mechanic (including Heavy Vehicle Inspector)321212
- Motorcycle Mechanic321213
- Metal Fabricator322311
- Pressure Welder322312
- Welder322313
- Fitter (General)323211
- Fitter and Turner323212
- Fitter-Welder323213
- Metal Machinist (First Class)323214
- Panel Beater324111
- Vehicle Painter324311
- Plumber (General)334111
- Drainlayer334113
- Gasfitter334114
- Electrician (General)341111
- Telecommunications Technician342414
- Corrections Officer442111
- Crane, Hoist or Lifter Operator712111
- Earthmoving Plant Operator (General)721211
- Backhoe Operator721212
- Bulldozer Operator721213
- Excavator Operator721214
- Grader Operator721215
- Loader Operator721216
- Paving Plant Operator721913
- Slaughterer831212
Being on this list does not by itself make you eligible. Salary floors, qualification recognition and — on most routes — an employer still apply.
Immigration New Zealand · read 2026-08
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