Browse NZ Green List and AEWV-eligible occupations. Find your visa pathway to New Zealand — from nurses and engineers to trades, automotive, and technology roles.
Select a sector to see all Green List and AEWV-eligible occupations with their visa pathways.
Doctors, nurses, allied health, and medical specialists — among NZ's most in-demand occupations.
Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and geotechnical engineers plus construction managers.
Software engineers, cybersecurity specialists, network engineers, and database professionals.
Secondary, primary, and early childhood teachers — critical shortage across NZ.
Electricians, plumbers, carpenters and other licensed trades in high demand across NZ.
Social workers and community services professionals facing critical shortages in NZ.
Auditors, accountants and finance professionals on the NZ Green List — Straight to Residence with a job offer.
Search by occupation name or ANZSCO code, or browse all 135 occupations below. Includes NZ Green List (Tier 1 & 2) and AEWV-eligible Skill Level 3 occupations.
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