Green List & Skilled Migrant residence — New Zealand
Some jobs (like registered nurses, doctors, engineers) give direct residence. Others need 2 years of work first. The Skilled Migrant Category uses a simple 6-point system.
What you need
A Green List job or 6 points from qualifications/pay/registration
Health, police and English requirements
Step by step
Check the Green List.
Get a job in that role in NZ.
Apply for residence (straight away or after 2 years).