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Quantity Surveyor (233213) in New Zealand: residence pathways and pay needed
Quantity Surveyor (233213) is on the Green List Tier 1. An SMC application needs a job paying at least $35.00 an hour ($38.50 for the Skilled Work Experience pathway). ANZSCO skill level 1–3.
Green List Tier 1
| 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
Construction
One of the following:
A bachelor's degree at NZQCF Level 7, or a higher qualification with the minimum equivalent of 360 credits, which includes the requirements of a New Zealand major in quantity surveying or construction economicsStudent or Affiliate Membership, or MNZIQS, of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (with an overseas degree approved by NZIQS)
In Australia: Quantity Surveyor · last 189 cut-off 70 points (7 November 2024).
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