New Zealand Permanent
Residency (PR)
Skilled Migrant Category · Points Compass
Find your Skilled Migrant Category points
Answer a few questions about your job, qualifications and experience to see where you stand against the 6 point threshold Immigration New Zealand uses for the SMC Resident Visa.
01
Your skilled job
Your points depend on the ANZSCO skill level of your current or offered role and its hourly pay rate.
Current SMC median wage: $29.66/hr
02
Your skill category points
You can claim 3–6 points from one of these three — registration, qualification, or income. We'll automatically use whichever gives you the most points.
Income points are calculated automatically from the hourly rate you entered above.
03
Skilled work experience in New Zealand
If your skill category points fall short of 6, up to 3 more points are available — 1 point per full year of skilled NZ work experience.
04
Other core requirements
Points alone aren't enough — these all need to be met too.
Skilled Resident Points
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of 6 points needed
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Points breakdown
Skill category (best of 3)0
NZ work experience0
Total0
About this tool: This calculator reflects Immigration New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category points settings in effect as of July 2026, based on a median wage of $29.66/hour. Announced changes to the points table, wage thresholds, and two new SMC pathways (Skilled Work Experience and Trades & Technician) take effect from 24 August 2026 and are not reflected here. This tool provides a general, non-binding estimate only and is not immigration advice — always confirm current requirements with Immigration New Zealand or a licensed immigration adviser before submitting an Expression of Interest.