How New Zealand’s New Skilled Migrant Residence Pathways Will Benefit Employers and Workers

How New Zealand’s New Skilled Migrant Residence Pathways Will Benefit Employers and Workers

When your future in New Zealand depends on a clear residence pathway, understanding the upcoming immigration changes matters. Our latest article explains the significant changes coming to the Skilled Migrant Category from 24 August 2026, including new residence pathways for experienced workers, tradespeople, technicians, and international student graduates.

06 Aug 2026 • Richard Howard
Skilled Migrant Policy Changes - What Migrants and Employers Need to Know

Skilled Migrant Policy Changes - What Migrants and Employers Need to Know

The Skilled Migrant Category (SMC), New Zealand’s main job-based residence policy, will undergo major transformation from 24 August 2026. These changes are good news for many migrant workers who will now have new and expanded residence pathways – but care is required!

04 Aug 2026 • Pathways Team
The Immigration Advice Industry in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

The Immigration Advice Industry in New Zealand: What You Need to Know

Not all immigration advice is equal.

When your future, family, career, or investment plans depend on a visa outcome, choosing the right adviser matters. Our latest article explains what migrants should look for when selecting an immigration professional, and why experience counts.

07 Jul 2026 • Richard Howard
What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

What to Look for in choosing a New Zealand Licensed Immigration Adviser

Choosing from the 1300+ licenced immigration advisers, and hundreds of immigration lawyers, is a confronting challenge. So what are the key considerations?

01 May 2026 • Richard Howard
The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

The Active Investor Plus Visa: One Year On

Delivering Real Capital, Capability, and a Platform for the Future

10 Apr 2026 • Richard Howard
Employers need to plan ahead for new residence visa pathways

Employers need to plan ahead for new residence visa pathways

New residence pathways from August 2026 place greater emphasis on work experience, requiring employers to plan residence pathways earlier and more carefully.

02 Apr 2026 • Richard Howard
Care Workforce Visa Pathways

Care Workforce Visa Pathways

As New Zealand’s population ages, demand for care workforce roles continues to grow.

20 Mar 2026 • Sally Forbes, Ramandeep Kaur
Teaching in New Zealand

Teaching in New Zealand

Teachers have various pathways to New Zealand residence under the Immigration Green List.

11 Mar 2026 • John Henderson
Do you have a complex immigration matter?

Do you have a complex immigration matter?

For many people, their personal circumstances can make navigating the requirements of any given visa category a difficult undertaking.

03 Mar 2026 • Charlotte Summers
Wage threshold increases for employment-based residence visas

Wage threshold increases for employment-based residence visas

Effective 9 March2026, the median wage increases to $35ph.

18 Feb 2026 • Mayank Goel
Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

Active Investor Plus delivers $3 billion in investment in New Zealand

The AIP has already seen 573 applications being made, reflecting a total of $3.39 billion in investments.

13 Feb 2026 • Hon Erica Stanford, Minister for Immigration
New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

New Zealand’s AIP Investor Visa Surges into 2026…

The AIP has continued its momentum into 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most attractive migrant investor pathways.

03 Feb 2026 • Richard Howard