{"id":1023642,"date":"2025-08-04T08:32:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T22:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/?p=1023642"},"modified":"2025-08-12T08:52:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T22:52:12","slug":"fast-tracked-to-residence-for-skilled-trades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/nz\/new-zealand-blogs\/fast-tracked-to-residence-for-skilled-trades\/","title":{"rendered":"Fast tracked to residence for Skilled trades"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"1\">Policy Update Overview<\/h3><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"407\"><strong data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"122\">What\u2019s changing?<\/strong><br data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"125\" \/>From <strong data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"150\">18 August 2025<\/strong>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/ten-trades-occupations-to-be-added-to-the-work-to-residence-pathway\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> ten new trade occupations will be added<\/a> to New Zealand\u2019s Green List under the <em data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"249\">Work to Residence<\/em> (WTR) visa pathway. This allows eligible migrant workers in these occupations to apply for residency after two years of work with an <strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"406\">Accredited Employer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"658\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beehive.govt.nz\/release\/skilled-trades-fast-track-residence?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><strong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"423\">Why now?<\/strong><\/a><br data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"426\" \/>This expansion targets critical skill shortages in manufacturing. By offering a faster pathway to residence, the government hopes to improve productivity, support business growth, and bolster economic resilience across the sector.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"2\">Eligible Occupations<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"786\">From 18 August 2025, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.immigration.govt.nz\/about-us\/news-centre\/ten-trades-occupations-to-be-added-to-the-work-to-residence-pathway\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"> following trade jobs become eligible<\/a> under the WTR Green List pathway:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"997\">\n<li data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"808\">\n<p data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"808\">Metal Fabricator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"842\">\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"842\">Metal Machinist (First Class)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"863\">\n<p data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"863\">Fitter (General)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"885\">\n<p data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"885\">Fitter and Turner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"903\">\n<p data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"903\">Fitter-Welder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"923\">\n<p data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"923\">Pressure Welder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"934\">\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"934\">Welder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"951\">\n<p data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"951\">Panel Beater<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"971\">\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"971\">Vehicle Painter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"997\">\n<p data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"997\">Paving Plant Operator<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" id=\"3\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infrastructurenews.co.nz\/green-list-update-ten-skilled-trades-added-work-residence-pathway\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Applicants must meet the following<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<li data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1161\">\n<p data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1161\">Hold employment <strong data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1109\">or a valid job offer<\/strong> in one of the newly added Green List occupations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1251\">\n<p data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1251\">Have at least <strong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1191\">24 months<\/strong> of full-time work experience in that role in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1252\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1307\">Be <strong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1280\">55 years or younger<\/strong> at the time of applying.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1374\">\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1374\">Meet <strong data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1358\">health, character, and English language<\/strong> requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<p data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1446\">Be earning at or above the <strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1443\">occupation-specific wage thresholds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<li data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1541\">\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1541\"><strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1467\">$43.63\/hour<\/strong> ($90,750\/year) for Metal Fabricators, Machinists, Fitters, and Welders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<p data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1643\"><strong data-start=\"1546\" data-end=\"1561\">$38.59\/hour<\/strong> ($80,267\/year) for Panel Beaters, Vehicle Painters, and Paving Plant Operators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Broader Wage Updates<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2193\">From <strong data-start=\"1683\" data-end=\"1701\">18 August 2025<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1729\">median wage thresholds<\/strong> across several skilled residence visa categories \u2014 including <em data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1817\">Skilled Migrant Category<\/em>, <em data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1838\">Work to Residence<\/em>, and <em data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1867\">Straight to Residence<\/em> \u2014 will be updated to <strong data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1904\">$33.56\/hour<\/strong>, based on June 2024 data from Statistics New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Summary Table<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2741\">\n<thead data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2076\">\n<tr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2076\">\n<th data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2003\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1996\">Aspect<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2076\" data-col-size=\"md\"><strong data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2040\">Details (effective 18 Aug 2025)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2741\">\n<tr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2264\">\n<td data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2191\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2187\">New Trades<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2264\" data-col-size=\"md\">10 roles added to Green List WTR pathway<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2358\">\n<td data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2288\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2287\">Work Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2358\">24 months full-time in NZ for relevant occupation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2452\">\n<td data-start=\"2359\" data-end=\"2379\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2374\">Age Limit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2452\" data-col-size=\"md\">55 years or younger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<td data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2478\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2455\" data-end=\"2477\">Other Requirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2548\" data-col-size=\"md\">Health, character, English criteria<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2648\">\n<td data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2569\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2565\">Wage Rates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2648\" data-col-size=\"md\">$43.63\/hr for Fabricators\/Fitters\/Welders; $38.59\/hr for Painters\/Operators<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2741\">\n<td data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2684\" data-col-size=\"sm\"><strong data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2683\">Median Wage Threshold Update<\/strong><\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2684\" data-end=\"2741\" data-col-size=\"md\">New rate: $33.56\/hr for skilled visa categories<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 36px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why It Matters<\/h2><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_30 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffe060;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2894\">This change provides a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmentforimmigration.nz\/2025\/06\/13\/nz-green-list-expands-new-residency-pathways-for-skilled-workers\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><strong data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2831\">clear and reliable path to residency<\/strong><\/a> for skilled tradespeople, helping both migrants and employers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<li data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2976\">\n<p data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2976\">Employers can better retain essential staff by offering long-term stability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<p data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3068\">Skilled migrants gain clarity and confidence in planning a settled future in New Zealand.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dt-default\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div 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While we do not find jobs for applicants, we make the visa side of your migration journey smooth, accurate, and stress-free so you can focus on your career.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Policy Update Overview What\u2019s changing?From 18 August 2025, ten new trade occupations will be added to New Zealand\u2019s Green List under the Work to Residence (WTR) visa pathway. This allows eligible migrant workers in these occupations to apply for residency after two years of work with an Accredited Employer. 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