NewZealand - Claiming points on your EOI
Useful qualities
You can tell them about other personal qualities that can get you points towards an invitation to apply. In your Expression of Interest, you can claim points under several categories.Points are give points for:
Skilled employment –This means employment in New Zealand, or an offer of employment In New Zealand, that requires specialist, technical, or management expertise. Your expertise may have been gained either through a relevant recognized qualification, relevant work experience, or a combination of both a relevant recognized qualification and relevant work experience.
Work experience - You can get points for at least two years’ previous experience in the same field for which you have skilled employment. You will get more points for four, six, eight, or ten or more years’ experience.
A recognized qualification - A qualification gives you a lot of points. We accept a variety of trade certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees and post-graduate qualifications, from the institutions on our List of Recognized Qualifications. We also accept qualifications that the NZQA considers equivalent to an acceptable New Zealand qualification.
Age - Because we are looking for migrants who can make a long-term contribution to New Zealand, you must be 55 years or younger to apply.
Close family - Having family support makes it easier to settle, so you will get points if you already have close family here who have residence or citizenship.
The Skilled Migrant Category Points Indicator (points calculator)
This point’s indicator is a guide only. Its sole use is for you to get an indication of whether you would qualify for the 100 points that you need to submit an Expression of Interest. Your final, true points score will be the one that is assessed by their branch staff when assessing your EOI.