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Physicist (234914): New Zealand residence options
Physicist (234914) is on the Green List Tier 1. ANZSCO skill level 1–3.
Green List Tier 1
Listed by INZ as: Physicist (Medical)
| 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 · Physicist (Medical)
One of the following:
Certification by the Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers (ACPSEM) in Medicine as a Medical PhysicistRegistration or eligibility for registration on the ACPSEM Register of Qualified Medical Physics SpecialistsRegistration as a Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council, United Kingdom and Membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering Medicine, United KingdomCertification as a Medical Physicist by the American Board of Radiology in Medical PhysicsCertification of Competence in Clinical Medical Physics as a Member of the Canadian College of Physics in Medicine
Qualifications accepted for registration:
One of the following:
Bachelor of MidwiferyBachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in Physics (Medical Physics and Imaging Technology)Bachelor of Science with Honours in Medical PhysicsBachelor of Applied Science
In Australia: Physicist · 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