The Green List
The purpose of creating the Green List is to simplify the process of hiring and enticing highly skilled migrants for occupations that are challenging to fill. It also provides qualified individuals with guaranteed pathways to permanent residency.
The Green List offers an accelerated route to both residence and work for migrants. Additionally, it supersedes all Skill Shortage Lists, also called Essential Skills in Demand Lists.
The Green List: For Migrants to New Zealand
The Green List signifies a significant advantage for migrants seeking to come to New Zealand.
It includes certain occupations that can expedite the process of obtaining permanent residency. Eligible migrants with job offers in any of the listed occupations can obtain a work visa and apply for residence in New Zealand.
- Qualified Roles as Set Out In The Original Green List
- Work To Residence Tier 2 Roles
- Straight to Residency Tier 1 Roles
- Bus & Truck Drivers
- Specific health and social services roles
- Construction roles
- Engineering roles
- ICT, electronics, and telecommunication roles
- Primary Industries and Science Roles
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Selected Civil Construction Supervisors occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Health and Social Services occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Trades occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Agriculture occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Food Process Workers occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Skilled technicians occupations by ANZSCO
Please see the Industry occupations Listed by ANZSCO in the Greenlist Occupations
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Selected Construction occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Engineering occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected Health and Social Services occupations by ANZSCO
Other: (Primary Industries, Science) occupations Listed by ANZSCO -
Selected Auditor occupations by ANZSCO
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Selected ICT, Electronics and Telecommunications occupations by ANZSCO
Please see the Industry occupations Listed by ANZSCO in the Greenlist Occupations
A time-limited pathway to residence will be established for bus and truck drivers under a sector agreement.
• The Cabinet has provisionally approved creating a sector agreement to fulfill workforce demands.
• Transport sector representatives will be consulted by officials during the development of this agreement.
The Green List: For New Zealand Employers
When a job is listed on the Green List, employers are not required to provide evidence of advertising during the job check phase, as long as the minimum requirements for the role align with those on the Green List.
If you are an employer seeking to hire a migrant worker, please don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.
What These Green List Changes Mean For You as a Migrant
If you wish to determine your eligibility for a speedy residency or a work-to-residency pathway under the new regulations, please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Our leading licensed immigration adviser and his team will clarify the ramifications of the recent changes and guide you through the process of obtaining a New Zealand visa and job.
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