Immigrate to New Zealand

The main temporary work visa for people with a job offer from an employer that Immigration New Zealand has accredited, and where the employer holds an approved job check for the role. It generally suits skilled and semi-skilled workers who have relevant work experience or a recognised qualification. It depends on the job meeting minimum hours and pay rules, and on English language evidence for some skill levels. The visa is tied to the employer, job and location named on it, and the maximum stay depends on the skill level of the role.

NOTEWage thresholds and occupation settings are reviewed periodically.

A work visa for people coming to New Zealand for a particular purpose or event, such as a senior or specialist secondment, or a transfer within a multinational company. It generally suits experienced professionals whose employer already has a clear reason for them to be in New Zealand for a defined period. It depends on the purpose fitting one of the accepted categories, and the length of stay is linked to that purpose.

NOTEOnly some applicants, such as certain secondees and intra-company transferees, can apply for a further Specific Purpose Work Visa.

A visa that lets younger travellers from certain countries holiday in New Zealand and work to fund their stay. Whether it is open to you depends on your citizenship, not on where you live, so some applicants qualify and others do not. Each scheme sets its own age range, funds requirement and conditions.

NOTEScheme places and opening dates vary by country.