Are you looking for a way to move to New Zealand without having to go through the hassle of taking the usual route? If so, you may be eligible for the Straight to Residence Visa NZ.

To be eligible for this visa, you must have employment or an offer of employment from an accredited employer in an occupation on tier 1 of the Green List. The job must also meet the specified requirements for the occupation and be full-time (at least 30 hours a week). Under certain circumstances, independent contractors are also eligible.

Contracting and Eligibility

To be eligible under the Straight to Residence pathway as a contractor, you must meet these requirements:

•  Your contract or contracts for service total at least six months.
• If your role has a wage threshold as the skill requirement (as set out under tier 1 of the Green List), you will need 10 years' relevant experience and meet the higher wage threshold. This is set at 50% more than the wage threshold for applicants with permanent or fixed-term employment.
• Roles with a wage threshold as the skill requirement include Chief Information Officer, ICT Project Manager, and IT Systems Designer.

You can apply for this visa from 5 September 2022. You can either come to New Zealand on a work visa now and apply for residence from 5 September 2022 or from outside of New Zealand.

Why do you Need the Services of a Licensed Immigration Consultant to Apply for this Visa?

A licensed immigration adviser can help ensure your Straight to Residence application is correctly completed and lodged. They can also provide you with information and support throughout the process. However, the entire process is cumbersome, and many competing applications exist. So, you will want to make sure your application is as strong as possible, and having a professional by your side will help with that.

How is the Work Atmosphere for a Migrant Worker in New Zealand?

Migrant workers in New Zealand report high satisfaction with their work life. In a recent survey, 86% of respondents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with their job. This is significantly higher than the global average of 64%.

Some of the reasons cited for this high level of satisfaction include:

• good working conditions
• flexible working hours
• good pay and benefits
• supportive colleagues
• interesting work

Growth opportunities here in New Zealand are also good. In the same survey, 76% of respondents said they had received a pay rise in the last 12 months. This is significantly higher than the global average of 47%.

So if you're looking for a Straight to Residence Visa NZ, be sure to use the services of a licensed immigration consultant at Provisas to increase your chances of success. And once you're here, you can enjoy all that New Zealand has to offer – including a great work-life!