The Points Test is based on criterion to gauge if the applicant is young, skilled, qualified and good in English language skills. Some of the key questions for the Points calculation include:
| Factor | Description | Points |
| Age | 20–29 | 30 |
| 30–39 | 25 | |
| 40–49 | 20 | |
| Qualification | Bachelors Level 4 - 6 | 40 |
| Bachelors Level 7 - 8 | 50 | |
| Masters Level 9 - 10 | 60 | |
| Experience | 2 Years | 10 |
| 4 Years | 15 | |
| 6 Years | 20 | |
| 8 Years | 25 | |
| 10+ Years | 30 | |
| Spouse Adaptability / Partner/Spouse | Education Level 4 - 6 | 10 |
| Need to go for the NZQA Assessment, and also requires IELT | Education Level 7+ | 20 |
| Adaptability | Blood Relative in New Zealand | 10 |
| Work Experience in NZ | 1 Year | 5 |
| 2 Years | 10 | |
| 3+ Years | 15 | |
| Working in NZ for skilled job | less than 12 month | 50 |
| more than 12 months | 60 | |
| Work Experience in Identified Future Growth List | 2 – 5 Years | 10 |
| 6+ Years | 15 |
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