There are different types of skilled visas in Australia for people who have the right qualification. You can apply for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), for which you don’t have a sponsor or nominator, but you must be invited to apply. With this visa, you can work and live permanently in Australia. The Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) for the New Zealand stream is for citizens of New Zealand who are eligible, have contributed and shown commitment to Australia. Under this visa, a person can work and live permanently in Australia. If your occupation is not on the list of eligible occupations for the subclass 189 visa, you may want to consider the skilled nominated visa subclass 190. Each state nominated occupations they have determined to be of value to that state and will sponsor skilled workers to live and work in that state.