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New Zealand Skilled Migrant points calculator

The New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category uses a simplified six-point system. Points come from one of several routes — recognised qualifications, income relative to the median wage, or occupational registration — and an expression of interest needs at least six points to enter the selection pool.

This is an indicative estimate based on the information you provided. It is not immigration advice and does not guarantee eligibility or a visa outcome. Official criteria are set by the relevant government and change frequently. Book a consultation for an assessment of your specific circumstances.

Calculate your score

Only the questions New Zealand’s points table actually scores. Nothing is saved, and the score updates as you answer.

About you

Your age

Your education

Highest qualification
I studied in the country I want to move to

A qualification earned in the destination scores extra in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Austria.

Your work experience

Years of skilled work experience
years
Years of skilled work inside the country you want to move tooptional

Zero for most people. Canada, Australia and New Zealand all score local experience separately.

years
I hold a trade certificate or occupational registration

A certificate of qualification for a skilled trade, or registration with a professional body.

Languages

I have an English test result

IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or TOEFL. Canada and Australia score each ability; the UK needs B1; Germany needs B2 to apply without German and gives a point for C1.

Funds and employment

Annual household income

Your score

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Answer the questions and the score updates as you go.

Keep this, and see every other destination

The free assessment scores the same profile against every programme we handle, tells you what would close each gap fastest, and keeps the result so you can come back to it.

Not sure yet? — you can change destinations on the next screen.

Source

Scored against criteria published by Immigration New Zealand. Points systems change — confirm the current criteria with the issuing authority before acting on any figure here.

A score is a starting point, not a decision

A consultant can check the figures against current criteria and tell you plainly whether it is worth pursuing.