SR3.15 Points Summary

1. The principal applicant may qualify for the following points from one skill category (income, qualification, or New Zealand registration):

   Income (SR3.25.1)	Points
   At least 3 times the median wage (currently $94.83 per hour)	6
   At least 2 times the median wage (currently $63.22 per hour)	4
   At least 1.5 times the median wage (currently $47.41 per hour)	3

   or

   Qualification Equivalent under the New Zealand Qualifications Framework* (SR3.25.5)	Points
   Level 10 Doctoral Degree	6
   Level 9 Master’s Degree	5
   Level 8 Bachelor Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma	4
   Level 8 Postgraduate Certificate Level 7 Bachelor’s degree	3

   *If the principal applicant provides an International Qualifications Assessment that does not specify a listed qualification type, they may qualify for the points listed at SR3.25.5(b).

   or

   New Zealand registration, licensing, or certification (SR3.25.10, SR3.30)	Points
   A registration, license, or certification must be listed at SR3.30, which defines the requirements and number of points awarded for each.	6
   	5
   	4
   	3

   b. In addition to one skill category, applicants may qualify for the following points for their skilled work experience in New Zealand:

   Skilled work experience in New Zealand (SR3.35)	Points
   3 years	3
   2 years	2
   1 year	1

Effective Date: 28/02/2024