Points Calculator

At very 1 st place one have to do self assessment like calculate your points through NewZealand immigration Point System.
The New Zealand Skilled Migrant points system is designed to allow Expressions of Interest to be ranked in order so that the New Zealand Immigration authorities can make invitations to apply for residence to those migrants who can offer the most in economic growth and other factors to New Zealand. This visa isn’t designed for people who are self-employed. If you want to work in your own business, you may wish to apply for an Entrepreneur Resident Visa instead.
Points are awarded for age, having family members in New Zealand, applicant’s employment, previous work experience, and qualifications. You will need to meet the minimum threshold of 100 points to be able to lodge an Expression of Interest. But currently, they are only selecting EOIs with 160 points or above.

Age

Age Points
20-29 30
30-39 25
40-44 20
45-49 10
50-55 5

Family
Applicant can gain 10 points for having close family already living in New Zealand.

Employment

Current Employment or Offer of Employment Points
Having a job offer in New Zealand 50
Currently working in a skilled job in New Zealand for less than 1 year 50
Currently working in a skilled job in New Zealand for more than 1 year 60

Employment bonus points

Current Employment or Offer of Employment Points
In an identified future growth area 10
In an area of absolute skills shortage 10
In a region outside Auckland 30
Partner/spouse has a skilled job or job offer. 20

Work experience in skilled employment

Duration Points
2 years 10
4 years 15
6 years 20
8 years 25
10 years 30

Bonus points for work experience in New Zealand

Duration Points
1 year 5
2 years 10
3 years + 15

Bonus points for work experience in an identified future growth area

Duration points
2-5 years 10
6 years + 15

Bonus points for work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage

Duration points
2-5 years 10
6 years + 15

Qualifications

Qualification Level Points
4-6 (such as a trade qualification or diploma) 40
7-8 (such as a Bachelor's degree) 50
9-10 (such as a Master's degree or doctorate) 60

Bonus points for qualifications

Qualification Points
2 years full-time study in New Zealand completing a Bachelor’s degree 10
1 year of full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree 10
2 yeara of full-time study in New Zealand completing a post-graduate degree 15
Qualification in an identified future growth area 10
Qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage 10
Partner/spouse holds a level 4-6 qualification 10
Partner/spouse holds a level 7 qualification or higher 20

After the proper assessment and calculation of points one must have to submit an Expression of Interest.
To submit an Expression Of Interest there are two options
First note the fees and office information
Or
Submit an EOI online
After this If you have 160 points or more you'll be selected from the EOI pool and may be sent an ITA and this is the stage where applicant receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).
Then submit a resident application and if its successful applicant will be issued a resident visa.
Benefits of this visa are:

  • Live, work and study in New Zealand.
  • Include your partner, and dependent children aged 24 and under, in your residence application.