New Zealand is offering a new chance for workers to make it their home!
This chance is called the Straight to Residency program. It helps smart and skilled people come to New Zealand faster without waiting long for visas. If you have the right skills, you can live in New Zealand and work there too.
The program wants to bring in talented people for important jobs. It makes it easier to move to New Zealand and live there forever.
People with special jobs can move to New Zealand and make good money. Your family can come with you and enjoy life there too.
Good Pay and Great JobsÂ
The program is looking for workers in special fields who can earn a lot. For example, doctors who help people sleep during surgery, called anesthetists, can earn between NZD 250,000 and 400,000 each year. Heart surgeons can earn more than NZD 500,000.
Engineers will also find it rewarding here. Chemical engineers and civil engineers can earn anywhere from NZD 70,000 to 150,000, based on what they know and have done before.
Who Can Apply and How
You need to have the right education and work experience to join the Straight to Residency program.
Doctors need a medical degree and approval to work in New Zealand. Engineers need a degree and may have to register in New Zealand too.
If you are interested, here’s what you must do:
- Find a job in the special jobs list (Tier 1 professions).
- Fill out all the paperwork needed.
- Make sure you are healthy and have a good character.
This program makes it easy for families to move to New Zealand all at once.
Jobs You Can DoÂ
From November 2024, these jobs are part of New Zealand’s Straight to Residency program:
- Anesthetist
Salary: NZD 250,000 – 400,000
Needs: Medical degree in Anesthesiology, registration needed.
What They Do: Give anesthesia during surgeries. - Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Salary: NZD 300,000 – 500,000+
Needs: Medical degree in Cardiothoracic Surgery, registration needed.
What They Do: Operate on hearts and chest organs. - Chemical Engineer
Salary: NZD 80,000 – 150,000
Needs: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
What They Do: Design chemical processes for industries.
Why Live in New ZealandÂ
Moving to New Zealand is not just about good money. It’s also about living a happy, safe, and beautiful life.
The country is known for its friendly towns, beautiful nature, and good schools. It’s a great place to balance work with family and fun.
If you are ready to start this adventure, you can apply online for the Straight to Residency program. For more info, visit Immigration New Zealand.