🇳🇿 NZ GREEN LIST

📊 Business — NZ Green List Occupations

Auditors, accountants and finance professionals on the NZ Green List — Straight to Residence with a job offer. Find your visa pathway to New Zealand residence.

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Tier 1 (Straight to Residence)
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Tier 2 (Work to Residence)

Tier 1 — Straight to Residence

⭐ Direct Residence with Job Offer
📋 Tier 1

External Auditor

Conduct independent audits of financial statements and internal controls for organisations.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🔍 Tier 1

Internal Auditor

Evaluate internal controls, risk management, and governance frameworks within organisations.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1

Tier 2 — Work to Residence

🔵 2 Years Work → Residence
💼 Tier 2

Accountant (General)

General Accountants prepare financial statements, manage accounts, and ensure compliance with tax and financial regulations. NZ's growing SME sector and accountant shortage across regions create strong demand.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📊 Tier 2

Management Accountant

Management Accountants provide internal financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic cost insights to help NZ organisations make better business decisions. Corporate sector demand remains strong.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🧾 Tier 2

Tax Accountant

Tax Accountants advise on NZ tax compliance, structure, and strategy for individuals and businesses. Demand is consistent across public accounting firms, corporate tax teams, and specialist boutiques.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
💹 Tier 2

Financial Manager

Financial Managers lead finance functions, overseeing reporting, treasury, risk management, and strategic financial planning in NZ organisations. Senior finance leadership roles are in consistent demand.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🤝 Tier 2

Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Managers lead HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and workforce strategy. Growing NZ organisations need experienced HR leaders to manage complex employment environments.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📣 Tier 2

Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan and execute brand, digital, and communications strategies to grow NZ organisations. Digital marketing expertise is particularly valued as NZ businesses invest heavily in online growth.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🎯 Tier 2

Management Consultant

Management Consultants advise NZ organisations on strategy, performance improvement, and change management. Consulting sector demand is strong across public sector transformation projects and corporate advisory mandates.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
⚖️ Tier 2

Solicitor

Solicitors practise law in NZ, advising clients on commercial, property, employment, and civil matters. NZ requires admission to the New Zealand Bar — overseas-qualified lawyers can apply through NZLS.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📈 Tier 2

Economist

Economists analyse data, model economic systems, and advise NZ government agencies, businesses, and research institutions on policy, markets, and financial decisions. Strong quantitative skills are highly valued.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📐 Tier 2

Actuary

Actuaries apply mathematical and statistical methods to assess financial risk in insurance, superannuation, and financial services. NZ has a small but highly specialised actuarial market with strong demand for qualified Fellows.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📉 Tier 2

Statistician

Statisticians design surveys, analyse data, and apply statistical models to inform decisions across government, health, business, and research organisations in New Zealand. Growing data-driven decision-making is expanding this role.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🏢 Tier 2

General Manager

General Managers oversee operations, lead teams, and drive organisational performance across NZ's private and public sector organisations. Senior management experience and sector-specific expertise are the key credentials.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🔨 Tier 2

Barrister

Barristers specialise in court advocacy and complex legal argument across NZ's civil, criminal, and commercial courts. Admission to the NZ Bar through the NZLS is required before practising.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
💰 Tier 2

Financial Adviser

Financial Advisers provide personalised financial planning, investment advice, and wealth management services to individuals and businesses in New Zealand. FMA licensing is required to provide regulated financial advice.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
📱 Tier 2

Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialists implement targeted marketing campaigns, manage digital channels, and analyse performance metrics for NZ brands and organisations. Digital performance marketing and content skills are in strong demand.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
🏦 Tier 2

Corporate Treasurer

Corporate Treasurers manage cash flow, foreign exchange, debt facilities, and financial risk for large NZ organisations. Treasury expertise is in demand at listed companies, infrastructure entities, and public sector agencies.

ANZSCO Skill Level 1
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