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Cafe or Restaurant Manager (141111) in New Zealand: residence pathways and pay needed

Cafe or Restaurant Manager (141111) is on the Amber List. An SMC application needs a job paying at least $35.00 an hour ($38.50 for the Skilled Work Experience pathway, $42.00 on the Amber List). ANZSCO skill level 1–3.

Amber List

Listed by INZ as: Café or Restaurant manager

RouteOpen?What it takes
Green ListNoNot on the Green List.
SMC Points-basedYesJob 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 ExperienceYesAmber List: pay of at least $42.00 (1.2×), and all 5 years of experience must be in New Zealand.
SMC Trades and TechnicianNoNot on the Trades and Technician list.

In Australia: Cafe or Restaurant Manager · no recent 189 invitations.

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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

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