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Dental Therapist (411214): New Zealand residence options
Dental Therapist (411214) is on the Green List Tier 1. Skill level: check the ANZSCO (immigration view) on Stats NZ Aria. It decides the pay you need and which pathways are open.
Green List Tier 1
Listed by INZ as: Public health dentistry specialist; Restorative dentistry specialist; Special needs dentistry specialist; Oral Health Therapist
| 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 | Check | Open to every occupation. If this job is skill level 4–5 the pay must be at least $52.50 an hour (1.5×); at level 1–3 it is $35.00. |
| SMC Skilled Work Experience | Check | Only if the job is ANZSCO skill level 1–3. Check the skill level for this occupation. |
| SMC Trades and Technician | No | Not on the Trades and Technician list. |
Green List Tier 1 requirement
Health and Social Services
Registration with the Dental Council of New Zealand
Qualifications accepted for registration:
One of the following:
Bachelor of Dental SurgeryBachelor of Dental TechnologyBachelor of Dental Technology with HonoursBachelor of Health Science (Endorsement in Dental Therapy)Bachelor of Oral HealthBachelor of Health Science in Oral Health
In Australia: Dental Therapist · no recent 189 invitations.
Check your own case → Wage threshold calculator
Every pathway also needs an accredited employer, full-time work, age 55 or under, English, health and character. Appendix 13 · SR3.10