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Skilled Migrant Category eligibility checker

The SMC rules change on 24 August 2026 — two new pathways, new points, new wage rules. Answer a few questions and see where you stand under both rule sets, and whether applying before or after the change works better for you.

Provisional: The 24 August 2026 rules are encoded from Amendment Circular 2026-16 (certified 18 June 2026). Treat results as provisional until the amended instructions are published on the INZ website.

1. Your occupation
2. Your job
3. Pay & New Zealand experience
4. Qualifications & registration
5. Work history
6. English & finish

How old are you?

You must be 55 or younger when the residence application is made (SR3.10).

What is your occupation?

My occupation isn't in the list

Start typing your job title — we match against 1,023 ANZSCO occupations and 2,170 alternative titles. Pick the closest match; INZ assesses against the ANZSCO description, not your exact title.