Date: |
11 Aug 2026, 3.00PM – 4.00PM |
duration: |
1 hr |
Location: |
Online |
Cost: |
Free event |
Session overview
New Zealand's immigration system continues to evolve, with significant changes to residence pathways, point requirements, work experience criteria, and skilled employment settings being introduced from 24 August 2026. For engineers already working in New Zealand or considering a move here, understanding the available pathways to long-term settlement is more important than ever.
This practical session will explain the residence options currently available to engineers, including the Skilled Migrant Category, Green List pathways, Straight to Residence opportunities, Work to Residence routes, and alternative residence options where appropriate.
Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the requirements for residence, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for planning their immigration journey in a changing policy environment.
Key takeaways
- Understanding the main residence pathways available to engineers
- How recent immigration changes affect engineering professionals
- Strategies for moving from a temporary visa to residence
- Common mistakes and misconceptions that can delay or jeopardise residence applications
This catch up will not be recorded.
You are very welcome to join part of catch up, if you cannot join for the whole time.
Presenters
- Charlotte Summers, Operations Manager & Licensed Immigration Adviser, Pathways to New Zealand
- Tim Howard, Licensed Immigration Adviser, Pathways to New Zealand
Navigating New Zealand's Immigration Pathways in 2026 and Beyond. Join us for our next free catch up for mid career engineers.
Session overview
New Zealand's immigration system continues to evolve, with significant changes to residence pathways, point requirements, work experience criteria, and skilled employment settings being introduced from 24 August 2026. For engineers already working in New Zealand or considering a move here, understanding the available pathways to long-term settlement is more important than ever.
This practical session will explain the residence options currently available to engineers, including the Skilled Migrant Category, Green List pathways, Straight to Residence opportunities, Work to Residence routes, and alternative residence options where appropriate.
Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of the requirements for residence, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for planning their immigration journey in a changing policy environment.
Key takeaways
- Understanding the main residence pathways available to engineers
- How recent immigration changes affect engineering professionals
- Strategies for moving from a temporary visa to residence
- Common mistakes and misconceptions that can delay or jeopardise residence applications
This catch up will not be recorded.
You are very welcome to join part of catch up, if you cannot join for the whole time.
Presenters
- Charlotte Summers, Operations Manager & Licensed Immigration Adviser, Pathways to New Zealand
- Tim Howard, Licensed Immigration Adviser, Pathways to New Zealand
