A shortcut for Secondary School Teachers.
Steve Baker • May 9, 2024
Secondary School Teachers added to Straight to Residence pathway.
In April, the NZ Government announced that secondary school teachers will move to the Straight to Residence pathway on the Green List of in-demand roles.
Eligible overseas secondary school teachers can now apply for residence from outside New Zealand:
- when they have an offer of employment with an accredited employer, and
- without needing to work for 2 years in New Zealand first.
Other teachers remain on the Work to Residence pathway.
If you require Immigration assistance, please contact Steve Baker for complimentary and obligation-free advice.
Steve Baker
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The NZ Government has announced the closure of the Entrepreneur Work Visa.
The annual update to the wage thresholds for skilled residence visas took effect on Monday 18 August 2025.
They are designed to help accredited employers bring in workers for short-term roles driven by seasonal environmental peaks, while maintaining fair and consistent immigration settings.
These three routes provide opportunities for families to reunite. If you have a child who is a NZ citizen or resident, you may be able to live in New Zealand.
From 18 August 2025, these AEWV related thresholds will be updated to reflect the June 2024 median wage of $33.56 an hour.
Overview of reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa in 2025
The NZ Government has announced a new long-term visitor visa to help unite families.
You should apply as soon as you have all their documents.
The Government has announced reforms to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)
Jan - April 2025 INZ KEY STATISTICS:
