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Immigration New Zealand will assess the skill level of an occupation (from 1 to 5, with skill level 1 being
the highest) by reference to the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations
(ANZSCO). The offer of employment must substantially match the description for that occupation under
the ANZSCO. The applicant must also be suitably qualified for the occupation with qualifications and
experience relevant to the proposed role in New Zealand. If registration is required for the position, the
applicant must obtain occupational registration.

Specific purpose or event
Applicants may be granted a work visa for a specific purpose or event if Immigration New Zealand is
satisfied that granting the application is likely to benefit New Zealand without impacting negatively on
employment opportunities for New Zealand workers. To apply, an applicant must be coming to New
Zealand for a specific purpose or event, have related skills, and be able to define the amount of time
needed to complete the specific purpose or event. Qualifications and evidence must be provided if they
are necessary to undertake the specific purpose or event. Health and character requirements also need
to be met.
There are a number of recognised “specific purposes or events”, including:

ə A senior or specialist business person who has a job offer for a short term secondment either in a
substantial New Zealand company or a New Zealand subsidiary of an overseas company
ə A business person seconded to New Zealand as an intra-corporate transferee to take up a position as
an executive, senior manager or specialist personnel
ə Principal applicants for residence under the Migrant Investment Instructions or the Parent Retirement
Category (if their application has been approved in principle) who are investigating direct investment
opportunities in New Zealand.
Employees of relocating businesses
Key employees of a business that is relocating to New Zealand (and who are not eligible under any other
residence visa) may apply for this visa to live here and work for the relocated business. There are a
number of requirements both for the business that is relocating and for any employee relocating with the
business. In particular, Immigration New Zealand must be satisfied that the applicant is a key employee
of the business and that New Zealand Trade and Enterprise supports the relocation of the business.

CITIZENSHIP
To qualify for citizenship by grant under the Citizenship Act 1977, an applicant must (among other things):

ə Be entitled in terms of the Immigration Act 2009 to be in New Zealand indefinitely (eg have a resident
visa without conditions)
ə Have been present in New Zealand with New Zealand residence for at least 1,350 days during the five
years immediately preceding the application
ə For at least 240 days in each of these five years
ə Be of good character
ə Be able to hold a basic conversation in English

ə Intend, if granted citizenship, to live in New Zealand indefinitely.

IMMIGRATION ADVICE

Pursuant to the Immigration Advisers Licensing Act 2007, the only people legally able to give immigration
advice in New Zealand are licensed immigration advisers and certain exempt people (which include
New Zealand lawyers with a current practicing certificate). Immigration New Zealand will not accept
applications made through unlicensed advisers (unless they are exempt).