New Zealand Work & Skilled Visas, Your Pathway Starts Here
At World Slick, we help skilled professionals from Pakistan, India, the GCC, and across Asia navigate the latest New Zealand Work & Skilled Visas opportunities. With major reforms underway — including significant updates to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and new Green List trade roles — this is the ideal time to explore your pathway to working and settling in New Zealand. Our team guides you through eligibility, documentation, and visa selection to make your journey smooth, fast, and successful.
1- Why Choose New Zealand for Skilled Work?
Key Visa Options for Skilled Workers
Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
- Requires a job offer from an accredited employer.
- Reforms from 10 March 2025:
- Median wage requirement removed — employers must pay market rate.
- Experience requirement reduced from 3 years to 2 years.
- Visa duration for certain roles (ANZSCO/NOL level 4 & 5) extended to 3 years.
- Higher income threshold for supporting dependent children: NZD $55,844/year.
- From 7 July 2025, AEWV online application form is updated to reflect Green List roles clearly.
- Under the NOL transition, 87 new roles (skill levels 1-3) become eligible for AEWV from 3 Nov 2025.
Work-to-Residence (Green List Trades)
- As of 18 August 2025, 10 trade occupations joined the Green List Work-to-Residence pathway.
- Eligible roles include: Metal Fabricator, Machinist, Fitter, Welder, Panel Beater, Vehicle Painter, Paving Plant Operator, etc.
- Requirements:
- 24 months of full-time paid work in New Zealand in the Green List occupation.
- Age: 55 or under at time of residence application.
- Wage thresholds:
- For Fabricators, Welders, Machinists, Fitters: NZD $43.63/hour.
- For Panel Beaters, Painters, Paving Operators: NZD $38.59/hour.
- Standard health, character, and English checks required.
2- Requirements & Eligibility
- Work Experience / Qualification: AEWV applicants now need at least 2 years’ relevant experience.
- Wages: Market rate for AEWV roles; specific Green List wage thresholds for trade-to-residence roles.
- Occupation Classification: INZ is transitioning from ANZSCO to NOL. From Nov 2025, 87 new NOL roles will be eligible.
- Visa Length: Up to 3 years for certain lower-skilled roles under AEWV.
- Age Limit (Green List): 55 or younger for trade residence applications.
- English, Health & Character: Standard immigration requirements apply.
3. Application Process & Timelines
- Secure a job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.
- Employer applies for a Job Check (role must match NOL / ANZSCO as required).
- Prepare your documentation: relevant work experience, contracts, references, proof of English, and health/character checks.
- Apply online for your AEWV or Green List Work-to-Residence visa, using the updated INZ form (from July 2025 for Green List roles).
- If granted, travel to New Zealand and begin working.
- For Work-to-Residence Green List trades: after 24 months of eligible work, apply for residence.
4. Benefits for Skilled Professionals from Pakistan / India / GCC / Asia
- More accessible work visa: A 2-year experience requirement makes the AEWV more reachable.
- Flexible pay: Removing the median wage requirement enables more roles, especially in growing sectors.
- Longer visa duration for certain job levels helps stability and planning.
- Trade-to-residence route: 10 in-demand trade occupations on the Green List now offer a pathway to residency.
- Expanded role list: With NOL launching, more occupations are recognized, increasing opportunities for skilled workers.
- Family potential: A Higher threshold for dependents means better support for bringing spouses/kids.
5. How World Slick Supports You
- Occupation Mapping: We help you check whether your job/profession is eligible under NOL or the Green List.
- Visa Application Support: From preparing your CV, contracts, and experience letters to completing INZ forms.
- Employer Liaison: We advise on job check compliance, market-rate pay, and employer accreditation.
- Trade Visa Advice: If you’re a tradesperson, we can guide you through the 24-month work requirement and residence application.
- Pre-Departure Coaching: We assist with planning, budgeting, and settling in New Zealand once your visa is approved.
Book Your Free Consultation — Why Choose World Slick?
- Submit your profile, and we’ll check your job, experience, and visa options.
- Speak with our visa experts to plan your immigration journey.
- A detailed PDF with step-by-step instructions, document checklists, and timeline estimates.
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Ready to Apply for Your New Zealand Skilled / Work Visa?
At World Slick, our expert advisors make your New Zealand work visa journey simple and transparent. Whether you’re applying for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or a Green List Work-to-Residence visa, we’ll guide you every step of the way — from checking if your job offer qualifies, to preparing your documents, verifying eligibility, and supporting your visa application.
We also help you map your occupation to New Zealand’s in-demand roles (including the Green List and the updated National Occupation List). With our deep experience advising applicants from Pakistan, India, GCC, and Asia, you’ll get personalized support to secure a long-term work visa — and potentially a path to residency.
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Begin your journey toward New Zealand’s Skilled Work Visa with confidence.
At World Slick, our expert visa advisors provide clear and reliable support for your New Zealand work visa application — whether you’re aiming for an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) or a Green List Work‑to‑Residence visa. We’ll help you every step of the way: from matching your job to New Zealand’s in‑demand NOL (National Occupation List) or Green List roles with Immigration New Zealand, to preparing all your documentation, verifying eligibility, and guiding you through the visa process.