Points factor

Points

QUALIFICATIONS

1. General

Principal applicants must obtain a minimum of 10 points for qualifications

Base qualification

Advanced qualification

Masters degree or higher

10

11

12

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 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
4 years
6 years
8 years
10 years
12 years
14 years
16 years
18 years
20 years

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

4. Offer of employment

5

5. Age

18-24 years
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-55
(56 and over must not be approved under the General Skills category)

8
10
8
6
4
2
0

SETTLEMENT FACTORS
Maximum points for settlement factors

7

6. Settlement Funds

NZ$100,000
NZ$200,000

1
2

7. Spousal qualifications

Base qualification
Advanced qualification

1
2

8. Family sponsorship

Sponsorship by a close family member

3

9. New Zealand work experience

1 year
2 years

1
2