SM16.20a below looks promising. My qualification is listed in column 4 so does that mean I DO get the points?


SM 16.20 Qualifications in an area of absolute skills shortage
a. If a principal applicant DOES NOT have skilled employment in New Zealand in an area of absolute skills shortage
(see SM8.20), their recognised qualification will be assessed as being in an area of absolute skills shortage if it is
listed as a qualification (or is assessed as comparable to a qualification) in Column 4 of the Long Term Skill Shortage List.
b. If a principal applicant does have skilled employment in New Zealand in an area of absolute skills shortage (see
SM 8.20) their recognised qualification will be assessed as being in an area of absolute skills shortage if the
specialist, technical or managerial expertise required for that employment was obtained through the completion
of that qualification.
c. Recognised qualifications in an area of absolute skills shortage only qualify for points if any occupational
registration requirements relating to those qualifications are met (see SM 19.15 on page 24).


SM 8.20 Employment in an area of absolute skills shortage
a. A principal applicant is assessed as having employment in an area of absolute skills shortage if:
i. they are employed in an occupation included on the Long Term Skill Shortage List); and
ii. the current employment or offer of employment meets the specifications for that occupation; and
iii. they are suitably qualified by training and/or experience to undertake the employment or offer of employment
(including any specific requirements set out on the Long Term Skill Shortage List).
b. Skilled employment in an area of absolute skills shortage only qualifies for points if a principal applicant
provides evidence that their employment or offer of employment meets the requirements of (a) above.