Green List Careers and PR in New Zealand

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To address critical skill shortages, New Zealand introduced the Green List—a roster of occupations urgently in demand, seeking global talent to fill essential roles.

Opting for a Green List career not only offers prioritized visa processing but also provides a clear route to permanent residency in New Zealand. With roles across healthcare, engineering, and more, these high-demand professions allow you to make a meaningful impact in New Zealand while securing your future.

Anaesthetist
Chemical engineer
Civil engineer
Civil engineering technician
Clinical psychologists and psychologists
Construction project manager
Electrical engineer
Electrical engineering technician
Electronic engineering technician
Electronics engineer
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
Environmental engineer
Environmental research scientist
Food technologist
General practitioner
Geotechnical engineer
ICT managers (minimum salary NZ$120,000)
ICT security specialist (minimum salary NZ$120,000)
Industrial engineer
Materials engineer
Mechanical engineer
Medical laboratory scientist
Multimedia specialists (minimum salary NZ$95,000)
Orthoptist
Other medical practitioners (including dermatologist, gynaecologist, obstetrician, ophthalmologist, radiation oncologist and diagnostic and interventional radiologist)
Other spatial scientist
Physicist (medical)
Production or plant engineer
Project builder
Psychiatrist
Quantity surveyor
Resident medical officer
Software engineer (minimum salary NZ$120,000)
Specialist physicians not elsewhere classified
Structural engineer
Surgeons (Including cardiothoracic surgeon, general surgeons, neurosurgeon, otorhinolaryngologist, orthopaedic surgeon, vascular surgeon and urologist)
Surveyor
Telecommunications engineers
Telecommunications network engineers
Veterinarian

After two years in specific Green List roles, eligible migrants may apply for residency. These roles include:

All registered nurses (including aged care)
Anaesthetic technician
Audiologist
Automotive electrician
Dairy farm managers
Diesel motor mechanic (including heavy vehicle inspector)
Medical imaging technologist
Medical laboratory technician
Medical radiation therapist
Midwife
Occupational therapist
Plumber – registered
Podiatrist
Registered electrician (general)
Sonographer
Secondary school teachers with specialisations and registered ECE

Pursuing a Green List career? Studying in New Zealand positions you for a high-demand role and grants you post-study work rights, helping pave the way toward permanent residency. To qualify, your program must align with Green List needs, from tertiary degrees to specific vocational qualifications.

Verify your role’s eligibility on the Green List.
Ensure your qualifications and experience meet specific requirements.
Secure full-time employment (30+ hours weekly) with an accredited employer.
Meet criteria for age (under 55), English language proficiency, health, and character.

Starting September 2023, work-to-residence visas are available, while straight-to-residence options are already active. Applications can be submitted online via a RealMe account, along with essential documents such as IELTS scores, health records, and employment offers.

Let Saga Studies guide you toward a successful Green List career and a fulfilling future in New Zealand. From choosing the right qualification to managing your application, we’re here to make your New Zealand dream a reality. Ready to start? Contact us today, and let’s bring your Green List aspirations to life in the land of the long white cloud.