The NZ govt site https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-nz/new-zealand-visa/work-visa https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-nz/new-zealand-vis... is a go

The NZ govt site https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-nz/new-zealand-visa/work-visa https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/move-to-nz/new-zealand-vis... is a good start for your research. My sense is that degrees count untowardly for permanent residency/migration. However, I don't think they're so important for temporary work (NZ has "skilled occupation shortages" and most types of sw development is on it). I know that http://catalyst.net.nz http://catalyst.net.nz are a massive open source employer in NZ—check them out. Good luck!