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Plastics Technician (399916): New Zealand residence options
Plastics Technician (399916) is on the Trades & Technician. ANZSCO skill level 1–3 (level 3 on the Trades and Technician list).
Trades & Technician
| Route | Open? | What it takes |
|---|---|---|
| Green List | No | Not on the Green List. |
| 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. |
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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