In New Zealand, skilled excavator drivers (ANZSCO code 721214) can potentially find pathways to residency through the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and the Green List. If an employer specifies the job requires either 3 years of work experience or a Level 4 qualification, the excavator operator role can be recognized as ANZSCO skill level 3. Green List roles, like excavator operator, can lead to residency after 2 years of working in New Zealand