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Is Your Overseas Qualification a Key to Unlock Opportunities to a Life in New Zealand?
Overseas qualifications open up pathways to New Zealand and are often essential to securing your visa. They allow you to work in your chosen field and can not only help put you on pathway to residence but often hasten the trip.
But, to do so, your qualifications need to be formally recognised by Immigration New Zealand (INZ) or relevant professional bodies. This requires an International Qualification Assessment (IQA) from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
What does an IQA do?
An IQA is an official evaluation conducted by NZQA which measures your overseas qualification against the
New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF) to determine its comparable level and learning outcomes in New Zealand.
Example: Is your Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering the equivalent level as the same or similar in New Zealand? Will the studies within the degree’s courses support your suitability for a job as a Motor Mechanic?
Why would you need an IQA?
- Claiming essential points for qualifications under Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) or visas that require your qualification recognised.
- Demonstrating that your qualifications meet specific requirements on occupational skill shortage lists – for Green List roles.
- Assisting in proving you’re suitably qualified for a role.
- Meeting mandatory professional registration standards for fields like Teaching or Healthcare.
- Helping New Zealand employers and universities understand the equivalent value of your degree.
FRENZ offers a standalone IQA support service, managing the process from checking assessment requirements through to receiving your result.
Our team of licensed immigration advisers and legal professionals understands how qualification assessments are used in immigration applications. We bring that expertise to your IQA, helping you select the appropriate assessment and prepare the evidence required.
You can use our IQA Support Service on its own—there is no requirement to engage FRENZ for a visa application.
Our IQA service includes:
| ✓ Checking whether you need an IQA for your intended purpose and whether an exemption applies |
| ✓ Identifying the appropriate assessment type |
| ✓ Reviewing your documents against NZQA’s requirements and helping you address any gaps |
| ✓ Preparing and submitting your IQA application |
| ✓ Liaising with NZQA as your authorised representative and helping coordinate any additional information or verification required |
| ✓ Keeping you informed throughout the assessment process |
With FRENZ managing the details, you have experienced support and a clear understanding of each next step.
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Please note: Processing times vary, and missing documents or an incorrect assessment type can cause delays.
Need Immigration Support Too?
Beyond qualification assessments, FRENZ provides comprehensive visa advice and application services.
Our team can assess your work and residence options, explain how your IQA result fits the relevant requirements, and manage your
visa application from initial advice through preparation, submission, and liaison with Immigration New Zealand.
Whether you need help with your IQA today or your wider immigration journey, we’re here to support you.
