Skilled Migrant points self-check
To be eligible to apply for the Skilled Migrant Category resident visa, Immigration New Zealand requires at least 6 points from your skills and your work in New Zealand, and you must have a skilled job — or a job offer — with an accredited employer. You claim points from ONE skills source (your highest recognised qualification, OR New Zealand occupational registration, OR your skilled-job income against the 2025 median wage) PLUS up to 3 points for skilled work in New Zealand. This tool totals the points for what you enter against the published 6-point threshold. It does not assess your eligibility.