On
here around about page 30, it talks about recognised work experience and above that, about recognised qualifications. Hopefully you can make some sense out of it. I find the NZIS site very ambiguous at times where it seems to say one thing in one place and something entirely different in another.
And from
here . Select Index at top left and scroll down to SM13.20 (alphabetical order).
SM13.20 Work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage
See SM13.20 Effective 17/12/2003
a. Recognised work experience is assessed as being in an area of absolute skills shortage if:
i it was undertaken in an occupation included on the Long Term Skill Shortage List (refer Appendix 6); and
ii it meets the specifications for that occupation; and
iii the principal applicant* is suitably qualified by training and/or experience to undertake that work (including any specific requirements set out on the Long Term Skill Shortage List).
b. Where the Long Term Skill Shortage List specifies that occupational registration is required for a listed occupation, principal applicants must demonstrate that they held occupational registration while undertaking the work experience, if occupational registration is required in the country in which the work occurred.
SM 13.20.1 Evidence
Recognised work experience in an area of absolute skills shortage only qualifies for points if the principal applicant* provides evidence that satisfies a visa or immigration officer that their work experience meets the requirements of SM13.20 above.