推拿按摩课程是新西兰较好就业和移民的大专课程之一，推拿按摩课程学费性价比高，实践经验多，适合想短平快技术移民的留学生。 课程毕业后找到一份Massage Therapist的工作，就有机会技术移民新西兰。申请技术移民时要求申请人有一份长期全职工作合同，至少达到行业最低工资标准，并且工作内容符合ANZSCO规定的内容。
ANZSCO规定的按摩师工作内容：
massaging the soft tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons and ligaments, to assist healing
utilising a range of massage techniques to enhance sports performance and prevent injury
administering treatments to promote relaxation, improve circulation and relieve muscle tension
assessing and treating specific soft tissue dysfunction and providing rehabilitation advice
employing other techniques, such as acupressure or Shiatsu, and complementary aids, such as infra-red lamps, wet compresses, ice, essential oils and herbal and mineral therapies, to assist recovery
assessing client's physical condition and case history and advising on stretching exercises and relaxation techniques