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Building Associate (312112): New Zealand residence options
Building Associate (312112) is on the Green List Tier 2, Trades & Technician. ANZSCO skill level 1–3 (level 2 on the Trades and Technician list).
Green List Tier 2Trades & Technician
| Route | Open? | What it takes |
|---|---|---|
| Green List: Work to Residence | Yes | Tier 2. Residence after 24 months of work in New Zealand in this job within the last 30 months, meeting the requirement below. |
| SMC Points-based | Yes | Job must pay at least $35.00 an hour. You need 6 points: e.g. an overseas bachelor’s (4) + 18 months of skilled work in NZ (2). |
| SMC Skilled Work Experience | Yes | Pay of at least $38.50 (1.1×), 5 years of relevant experience including 2 in New Zealand. |
| SMC Trades and Technician | Yes | On the list (skill level 2). Pay of at least $35.00, a relevant level 4+ qualification, and 4 years of work after it including 18 months in New Zealand. |
Green List Tier 2 requirement
Construction
Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.5x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1
Common examples of job titles for this role are site supervisor, site manager, site foreman, build supervisor, build manager, civil project manager.
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Every pathway also needs an accredited employer, full-time work, age 55 or under, English, health and character. Appendix 13 · SR3.10