Skilled Work Experience Pathway

Requirements

• 5 years of work experience in a skilled trade occupation
• 3 years of the work experience can be claimed from offshore work experience
• 2 years of the work experience must be in New Zealand paid at 1.1x the median wage, currently $38.50 per hour
• Employer must be accredited at time of resident visa application
• Must meet English language requirement of PTE 58 or IELTS 6.5
• Be of good health and character
• Under the age of 56 at time of application

Example List of Trade Occupations

The following is an example list of trade occupations and their ANZSCO codes that may be eligible under the Skilled Work Experience Pathway: