Green List occupation

Database Administrator

Tier 1, Straight to Residence ANZSCO 262111

To be eligible you must be working for an accredited employer or have a job offer from one.

If you meet all the visa requirements you can apply for a Straight to Residence Visa now. You can apply in New Zealand, come on a work visa and apply, or apply from outside New Zealand.

What you need to qualify

You must be paid at least NZD $70.00 an hour (200% of the 2025 median wage), or the equivalent annual salary of NZD $145,600.00 based on a 40 hour week.

If your employment or offer of employment is based on a contract for services you must be paid at least NZD $87.50 an hour (250% of the 2025 median wage), or the equivalent annual salary of NZD $182,000.00, and have a minimum of 10 years' work in a relevant role.

No programmes are linked to this occupation yet. Ask us which qualification would get you there.

Green List settings are set by Immigration New Zealand and change from time to time. Always check the official page before relying on this.