Updated Remuneration Thresholds for Essential Skills and Skilled Migrant Category Visas

As part of Immigration New Zealand's annual review, changes have been announced to the Essential Skills work visa and Skilled Migrant Category resident visa remuneration thresholds. Reflecting the increase in median salaries, up 2.9% over the previous year, an increase in the pay thresholds for both the Skilled Migrant Category and the Essential Skills visa categories will be introduced effective from the 26th November as follows:

Skilled Migrant  Category Threshold	Between 15 January 2018 and 25 November 2018	From 26 November 2018
Threshold for skilled employment in an occupation at ANZSCO 1-3	$24.29 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)	$25.00 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)
Threshold for skilled employment in an occupation at ANZSCO 4-5, or which is not included in ANZSCO	$36.44 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)	$37.50 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)
Threshold to earn bonus points	$48.58 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)	​$50.00 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)

Essential Skills Visa Threshold	Between 15 January 2018 and 25 November 2018	​From 26 November 2018
Threshold for mid-skilled employment in an occupation at ANZSCO 1-3​	$20.65 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)	$21.25 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)
Threshold for higher skilled employment in any occupation (including those at ANZSCO 4-5)	$36.44 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)	$37.50 per hour or above (or the equivalent annual salary)

If you are unsure as to how these changes may impact your situation get in contact today with Easy Visa to arrange a consultation and plan for your future: www.easyvisa.co.nz   ​