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The change will be most felt in industries that rely heavily on Level 3 mid skilled roles, creating immediate pressure on labour and project delivery.

English Language requirements extended to AEWV skill level 3

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New residence pathways are scheduled to take effect late August 2026. These pathways are in addition to the current system and require key elements to be met.

Immigration New Zealand is announcing further detail on changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) ahead of these changes taking effect from late August 2026.

This scheme has already secured at least $3.39 billion in committed investment, according to Immigration NZ.

New occupations recognised under the National Occupation List and annual median wage increase.

A small number of staff will be available during this period to manage urgent or emergencies only.

INZ are making this change to speed up visa decisions and reduce delays caused by missing documents.