RW4 Residence policy for holders of... (28/07/2008)

RW4 Residence policy for holders of work permits granted under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy

Holders of permits granted under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy or, prior to 13 December 2004, the former Priority Occupations Work Policy, may be granted a residence permit where:

1. they have held a work visa or permit granted or issued under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy or the former Priority Occupations Work Policy for a period of at least 24 months; and
2. during the currency of that visa and permit they have been employed in New Zealand in an occupation included on the Long Term Skill Shortage List or the former Priority Occupations List throughout a period of at least 24 months; and
3. they have employment with a minimum base salary of NZ$45,000 per annum that is either:
   1. in an occupation on the basis of which they were issued a work visa or granted a work permit under the Long Term Skill Shortage List Work Policy or the former Priority Occupations Work Policy, or
   2. in an occupation that is on the Long Term Skill Shortage List at the time their application for residence is made; and
4. they are aged 55 years or under; and
5. they hold full or provisional registration, if full or provisional registration is required to practice in the occupation in which they are employed in New Zealand; and
6. they meet health and character requirements (see R4.1 and R4.5).

Note: Applicants under this policy must be in New Zealand at the time they lodge their application for residence.

Note: For the avoidance of doubt, the minimum base salary excludes employment related allowances (for example overtime, tool or uniform allowances, medical insurance, accommodation) and must be calculated on the basis of 40 hours work per week.

Effective 28/07/2008