The New Zealand Government has established a long and complex immigration policy that is designed to recruit and retain desirable individuals from overseas to assist New Zealand to reach its economic goals, while maintaining social cohesiveness.

Unlike other areas of New Zealand government policy, New Zealand's immigration policy changes frequently. This is due to the changing direction of the government and the associated needs and requirements of the economy.

Even though New Zealand's set immigration target is one of the highest, per capita, in the developed world, its immigration policy is selective and it is considered more difficult to qualify for New Zealand residence than most other international jurisdictions that operate a controlled migration program.


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