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Metal Machinist (First Class) (323214): New Zealand residence options
Metal Machinist (First Class) (323214) is on the Green List Tier 2, Trades & Technician. ANZSCO skill level 1–3 (level 3 on the Trades and Technician list).
Green List Tier 2Trades & Technician
| Route | Open? | What it takes |
|---|---|---|
| Green List: Work to Residence | Yes | Tier 2. Residence after 24 months of work in New Zealand in this job within the last 30 months, meeting 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 | Yes | On the list (skill level 3). Pay of at least $35.00, a relevant level 4+ qualification, and 4 years of work after it including 18 months in New Zealand. |
Green List Tier 2 requirement
Trades
Remuneration for the employment over the 24-month qualifying period must be paid at least 1.3x the median hourly wage as set out in the table at SR5.15.1
In Australia: Metal Machinist (First Class) · last 189 cut-off 80 points (15 October 2026).
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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