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Civil Engineering Technician (312212) in New Zealand: residence pathways and pay needed
Civil Engineering Technician (312212) is on the Green List Tier 1. An SMC application needs a job paying at least $35.00 an hour ($38.50 for the Skilled Work Experience pathway). ANZSCO skill level 1–3.
Green List Tier 1
| Route | Open? | What it takes |
|---|---|---|
| Green List: Straight to Residence | Yes | Tier 1. Apply for residence once you have a qualifying job and meet 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 | No | Not on the Trades and Technician list. |
Green List Tier 1 requirement
Engineering
One of the following:
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering) (NZQCF Level 7)A diploma at NZQCF Level 6, or a higher qualification, with the minimum equivalent of 240 credits, which includes the knowledge requirements of the New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil) (Level 6)A Washington Accord or Sydney Accord accredited undergraduate (initial) engineering degree in Civil Engineering (listed - see Note 2)A qualification at NZQCF Level 7 or higher, with a letter from Engineering New Zealand certifying that the degree and any further learning meet the benchmark requirements towards Chartered Professional Engineer status in New ZealandNZ registration in the field of Civil Engineering as a Chartered Professional Engineer or as an Engineering Technologist by Engineering New Zealand
In Australia: Civil Engineering Technician · last 189 cut-off 85 points (13 November 2025).
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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