{"id":55304,"date":"2025-09-23T12:05:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T02:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/?p=55304"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T02:08:02","slug":"skilled-migrant-visa-changes-to-strengthen-new-zealands-workforce-and-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/news\/skilled-migrant-visa-changes-to-strengthen-new-zealands-workforce-and-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Skilled migrant visa changes to strengthen New Zealand\u2019s workforce and economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55304\" class=\"elementor elementor-55304\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e26c462 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e26c462\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-afa09d7\" data-id=\"afa09d7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c096cb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c096cb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Photo credit: Tourism NZ Visual Library<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0881fec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0881fec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Government unveils new skilled migrant residence pathways<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The New Zealand Government is overhauling the<span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"> <a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/visas\/skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa\/\">Skilled Migrant Category<\/a><\/span> (SMC) Resident Visa to help employers retain skilled workers and strengthen the economy. From August 2026, <span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/changes-to-the-skilled-migrant-category-resident-visa-announced\/?utm_source=Immigration%20New%20Zealand&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_campaign=C0337_LIA_SMCPathways_23Sept2025&amp;utm_content=SMC%20News%20Item%20%7CINZ\">two new residence pathways<\/a><\/span> will open under the SMC, alongside changes to recognise New Zealand qualifications and streamline wage and work experience rules.<\/p><p>Economic Growth Minister<span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"> <a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beehive.govt.nz\/release\/new-residence-options-bolster-workforce\">Nicola Willis<\/a><\/span> said businesses had raised concerns about barriers for migrants with critical skills. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said the new approach balances attracting skilled workers with prioritising jobs for New Zealanders, while giving employers access to the experience needed to grow the economy.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Two new residence pathways<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><strong>Skilled Work Experience pathway<\/strong><\/p><p>For migrants in skilled roles (<span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/work\/requirements-for-work-visas\/green-list-occupations-qualifications-and-skills\/find-your-anzsco-skill-level\/\">ANZSCO<\/a><\/span> skill levels 1\u20133) with at least five years of directly relevant experience, including two years in New Zealand earning at least 1.1 times the median wage.<\/p><p><strong>Trades and Technician pathway<\/strong><\/p><p>For migrants in specified trades or technician roles with a Level 4 or higher relevant qualification and at least four years of post-qualification experience, including 18 months in New Zealand earning at or above the median wage.<\/p><p>Further information on eligible occupations and requirements will be released before the pathways open in mid-2026.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Other key changes<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><ul><li><strong>Recognition of local qualifications:<\/strong> More points will be awarded for New Zealand university-level qualifications, making it easier for graduates to transition to residence and encouraging international students to stay after graduating.<\/li><li><strong>Reduced work experience requirements:<\/strong> Most migrants will now need a maximum of two years of New Zealand work experience rather than three, improving the international competitiveness of SMC settings.<\/li><li><strong>Simplified wage rules:<\/strong> Migrants will only need to maintain the median wage rate during their required New Zealand work experience, rather than meeting a higher wage threshold at the time of applying for residence.<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Supporting long-term growth<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>The changes are part of the Government\u2019s \u201cGoing for Growth\u201d program, which links immigration settings with the domestic skills pipeline. By making immigration pathways more flexible and targeted, the Government aims to attract and retain the talent needed to drive sustainable economic performance.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h4><span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p>If your organisation wants to understand how these changes could impact your workforce planning or migration strategy, Absolute Immigration NZ can help you assess your eligibility, prepare applications, and stay ahead of policy changes. Email <span style=\"color: #ed7d31\"><a style=\"color: #ed7d31\" href=\"mailto:aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com\"><strong>aisupport@absoluteimmigration.com<\/strong><\/a><\/span> for confidential advice and support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8763309 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8763309\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/absoluteimmigration.com\/nz\/\">.<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New residence pathways under the Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa will make it easier for skilled workers and graduates to gain residence, helping employers retain talent and drive economic 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