Immigration New Zealand will hold the first Parent Resident Visa selection under its new hybrid model on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Approximately 90% of expressions of interest (EOIs) will be...

From 8 March 2027, 17 occupations will leave the Tier 2 Green List roles for the Work to Residence Visa. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced the change on 3 November...

From 16 November 2026, partners and children of New Zealand citizens and residents can lodge four temporary visa types in Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) enhanced Immigration Online system (ADEPT). The...

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced four student visa changes on 27 October 2026, and all four took effect the same day. Three tighten the integrity of the student visa system....

New Zealand’s immigration median wage is $35.00 an hour. Immigration New Zealand set this rate on 9 March 2026, replacing the previous figure of $33.56 an hour, and it remains...

Immigration New Zealand’s Green List names the occupations the country is actively recruiting from overseas, and every listed role carries either its own fixed pay rate or the $35.00 an...

Immigration New Zealand implements the final Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) instructions on 24 August 2026, under Amendment Circular 2026-16. From that date the SMC is structured around three distinct pathways...

Immigration New Zealand has announced changes to the Parent Resident Visa category from 1 July 2025. The changes are intended to make the category clearer for families and create more...

Immigration New Zealand has removed hepatitis B and hepatitis C from the list of high cost health conditions used to assess resident visa applications. The change took effect for applications...

134 new occupations now qualify for New Zealand work visas: the full 2026 picture Immigration New Zealand has recognised 134 new National Occupation List (NOL) roles for the Accredited Employer...