China Special Work Visa — evidence of qualifications
You must provide evidence that you are qualified to do the work you have been offered in New Zealand.
Qualifications for work
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Qualifications you need for your job
The evidence you must provide depends on the job you have been offered.
Chinese chefs
Provide evidence that you have Chinese Occupational Skills Testing Authority Certificate or a Chinese Certificate of Occupational Skill Level 3, in traditional cuisine.
Your international qualification may need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Check if you need to apply for an International Qualification Assessment
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners
Provide evidence that shows you:
- have a degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine that involved 3 or more years of study, and
- studied at an institution recognised by the Chinese Government.
Nurses who practise Chinese medicine must provide the same evidence.
Your international qualification may need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Check if you need to apply for an International Qualification Assessment
Mandarin teacher aides
Provide evidence you have a degree that involved 3 or more years of successful study. Your degree can be in any subject.
Your international qualification may need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Check if you need to apply for an International Qualification Assessment
Wushu martial arts coaches
Provide evidence that you have:
- a Wushu Grade 3–5 Certificate and a physical education or teaching qualification that involved 2 or more years study, or
- a Wushu Grade 6–9 Certificate and 5 years of teaching experience.
The Chinese Government must recognise your physical education or teaching qualification.
Your international qualification may need to be assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Check if you need to apply for an International Qualification Assessment
Chinese tourism specialist
You must provide evidence that you have:
- an acceptable English language test result, and
- met our knowledge requirements.
Acceptable English test results for tourism specialist
Your result must be no more than 2 years old at the time you apply and must be obtained by sitting the test in person at a test centre. Tests taken remotely outside of a test centre, such as ‘at home’ tests are not acceptable.
| Test | Minimum score you need |
|---|---|
|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) — General or Academic Module |
5.0 or more in Listening and Speaking |
|
Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT) |
4 or more in Listening and 14 or more in Speaking |
|
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
36 or more in Listening and Speaking |
|
Cambridge English B2 First (FCE) |
154 or more in Listening and Speaking |
|
B2 First for Schools (FCE for Schools) |
154 or more in Listening and Speaking |
|
Occupational English Test (OET) |
Grade C or higher in Listening and Speaking |
Meet our knowledge requirements
You can show you meet our knowledge requirements if you have either:
- a valid tour Guide License in China and can demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand
- a New Zealand qualification at Level 5 or above on the New Zealand Qualification Framework, for example a minimum 2-year study in Tourism or a related field to Tourism. There should be a clear link between the qualification and the role offered
- a Chinese qualification at bachelor's degree level or higher in Tourism or a field related to Tourism. There should be a clear link between the qualification and the role offered, or
- 1 year or more of work experience in New Zealand as a tourism specialist. The work must have been for a business endorsed for an Approved Destination Status by Tourism New Zealand.