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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (272112): New Zealand residence options
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (272112) is on the Green List Tier 1. ANZSCO skill level 1–3.
Green List Tier 1
Listed by INZ as: Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician
| 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 · Addiction Practitioner / Alcohol & Drug Clinician
Registration with Dapaanz – Addiction Practitioner’s Association Aotearoa New Zealand
Qualifications accepted for registration:
One of the following:
Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor of CounsellingBachelor of Counselling and Addiction PracticeBachelor of Health Sciences (Mental Health and Addiction)
In Australia: Drug and Alcohol Counsellor · 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