How are points for work experience calculated?
Points for work experience are calculated as follows: 2 years=10 points; 4 years=15 points; 6 years=20 points; 8 years=25 points; 10 years or more=30 points. Note that the work experience as required by INZ must be skilled employment in an acceptable trade, gained in a country that is considered to be a comparable labour market. Work experience must be full-time which, for immigration purposes, is considered to be 30 hours or more per week. Work experience at less than 30 hours per week can be accumulated to the point that it equates to a full-time equivalent. Extra work experience bonus points can be claimed for work experience in New Zealand or in an area of absolute skills shortage.
Points for work experience are calculated on the basis of 1 point for every 2 complete years’ work experience that is relevant to the qualification claimed. Note that the work must be relevant, in the mind of the immigration officer, to the qualification for which points have been claimed. Work experience must be full-time which, for immigration purposes, is considered to be 30 hours or more per week. Work experience at less than 30 hours per week can be accumulated to the point that it equates to a full-time equivalent. Extra work experience points can be claimed for work experience in New Zealand.
