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Complementary Health Therapists nec (252299) in New Zealand: residence pathways and pay needed
Complementary Health Therapists nec (252299) 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
Listed by INZ as: Play Therapist (hospital)
| 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
Health and Social Services · Play Therapist (hospital)
Membership with the Hospital Play Specialists
Association of Aotearoa New Zealand
Qualifications accepted for registration:
One of the following:
Bachelor of Education (Early childhood teaching)Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood EducationBachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)Poutuarongo Whakaakoranga Kōhungahunga (PWK) (Taumata 7 Rumaki Māori Early Childhood) Bachelor of Teaching Early ChildhoodTe Tohu Paetahi Whakaako Kohungahunga: Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education
In Australia: Complementary Health Therapists nec · 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