The NZ Government has confirmed that Tier 2 of the Green List will be expanded from 29th May 2023, to include a number of teaching roles. These teaching roles will be added to the Work to Residence Green List pathway from 29th May. As a result, eligible teachers will be able to apply for residence after working in their New Zealand role for at least 24 months, subject to the requirements listed below:
Teaching roles:
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Requirements:
NZ registration with the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand AND A provisional practising certificate issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages must be working in a primary, intermediate or secondary school
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In addition, once these roles have been added to the Green List on 29th May 2023, employers will not be required to show evidence of advertising when they submit a Job Check for an Accredited Employer Work Visa. And teachers working in a Green List role on an Accredited Employer Work Visa will be able to sponsor a partner on an open work visa.
See if you could be eligible by taking our Eligibility Assessment.