New Zealand residence applicants claiming bonus points for their qualifications
By category, year ended June 2017, % of successful principal skilled migrants
| Points category | % of principal skilled migrants |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Bachelors degree (minimum 2 years study in New Zealand) | 6.178754336693% |
| New Zealand post-graduate qualification (minimum 1 year study in New Zealand) | 6.847844044276% |
| New Zealand post-graduate qualification (minimum 2 years study in New Zealand) | 1.685114819098% |
| Partner qualifications | 12.04361473649% |
| Recognised qualification in an area of absolute skills shortage | 9.358995539402% |
| Recognised qualification in an identified future growth area | 6.922187345118% |