Points factor

Points

QUALIFICATIONS

1. General

Principal applicants must obtain a minimum of 10 points for qualifications

QT Category A

Level 8

12

Level 7

11

QT Category B

Level 8

11

Level 7

10

QT Category C

Level 7

11

Level 6

10

Level 5

10

QT Category D

Level 5

11

Level 4

10

Level 3

10

2. New Zealand (additional 2 points)

New Zealand qualification that is recognised for points (except for qualifications gained with NZODA assistance)

2

EMPLOYABILITY

3. Work experience

Principal applicants must obtain at least 1 point for lawfully obtained work experience, unless they have completed a qualification in New Zealand that is eligible for points and was not obtained with NZODA assistance.

2 years

1

4 years

2

6 years

3

8 years

4

10 years

5

12 years

6

14 years

7

16 years

8

18 years

9

20 years

10

4. Relevant offer of employment

The number of points that may be awarded is dependent on the General Skills Category passmark at the time the application is made. Points are awarded for relevant offers of employment as follows:

Passmark

25 or under

5

26

6

27

7

28 or above

8

5. Age

18-24 years

8

25-29

10

30-34

8

35-39

6

40-44

4

45-49

2

40-55

0

(56 and over must not be approved under the General Skills category)

SETTLEMENT FACTORS

Maximum points for settlement factors

7

6. Settlement Funds

NZ$100,000

1

NZ$200,000

2

7. Spousal qualifications

QT Category B, Level 7; QT Category C, Level 5 or 6,
QT Category D, Level 3 or 4

1

QT Category A, Level 7 or 8, QT Category B, Level 8,
QT Category C, Level 7, QT Category D, Level 5

2

8. Family sponsorship

Sponsorship by a close family member

3

9. New Zealand work experience

1 year

1

2 years

2