{"id":54526,"date":"2025-02-27T12:48:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T01:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=54526"},"modified":"2025-03-27T18:54:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T07:54:20","slug":"straight-to-permanent-residence-pathway-for-primary-school-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/straight-to-permanent-residence-pathway-for-primary-school-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Straight to Permanent Residence pathway for primary school teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In a new policy update announced on Monday 24th<\/sup> February 2025, Immigration New Zealand is set to add primary teachers to the Green list<\/a> straight to residence pathway, effective 26 March 2025<\/strong>. This new pathway is designed to address the ongoing shortage of primary teachers across the country, with a particular focus on areas like Auckland and Northland.<\/p>

A new route for talented educators<\/strong><\/p>

Previously, primary teachers were part of the Work to Residence pathway<\/a>. Under the new initiative, eligible primary, intermediate, and M\u0101ori-medium primary teachers can apply for residency straight away as soon as they secure a job offer\u2014whether they are applying from offshore or are already working in New Zealand. This direct pathway simplifies the process by removing the need to transition from another visa category. If you’re already working in New Zealand as a primary, intermediate or M\u0101ori-medium primary teacher under the Work to Residence pathway, you’ll have the option to apply for a Straight to Residence Visa<\/a>.<\/p>

Key eligibility criteria<\/strong><\/p>

To benefit from this streamlined process, applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>