Table 2: The 1991 points system — general category

  

 points allocation

 Employability

  

1 Qualifications

 

 Postgraduate degree, or bachelors degree in science, technical or engineering areas

 15

 Other bachelors degree, trade certificate or advanced trade qualification (minimum 3 years full-time study)

 12

 Diploma or certificate (2 to 3 years full-time study)

 8

 Attended school for 12 years

 2

2 Approved work experience

1 point for every 2 years (maximum 10 points)

 Age

  

18-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55+

8

10

8

6

4

2

ineligible

 Settlement factors

A maximum of 5 points for any combination of the following:

  

The equivalent of NZ$100,000 to be used as settlement funds

2

Sponsorship by an immediate family member

2

Sponsorship by an established community organization

3

Investment funds

1 point for each NZ$100,000(maximum 3 points)

Offer of skilled employment

3

 Source: New Zealand Immigration Service, Permanent Migration, Wellington, 1991, pp. 1-4