Dreaming of working and living in New Zealand? To make that dream a reality, securing a work or resident visa is a requirement. New Zealand employers are obligated to hire individuals who have the legal right to work in the country, which means holding a valid visa. The good news is that the New Zealand government provides a diverse range of work visas to cater to different circumstances and needs. Whether you’re a skilled worker, a student, a dependent partner of a worker, or even a backpacker seeking seasonal employment, there’s a work visa option that can align with your requirements. Obtaining a NZ work visa opens up the opportunity to work and reside in this captivating country while pursuing your career goals. Don’t hesitate any longer! Take the plunge into the process of acquiring a New Zealand work visa and kickstart your journey towards fulfilling your career dreams.
Here are some popular types of work visas you can consider:
AEWV is a temporary work visa. You can apply for this visa if you have a job offer from an accredited employer and the skills and qualifications required for the job. The AEWV will allow you to stay in New Zealand for up to 3 years.
This visa allows you to work in New Zealand if you have a partner who is studying an eligible level 7 or 8 qualification or any level 9 or 10 qualification. Your partner must be studying a level 7 or 8 qualification on INZ Green List, Qualifications Eligible for a Post Study Work Visa List, or Long Term Skill Shortage List. They can also be studying any level 9 or 10 qualifications.
This visa allows you to work in New Zealand if you have a partner who is a New Zealand citizen or resident. You can only have this visa for 2 years, but before it expires you can apply for residence based on your partnership.
This visa allows you to work in New Zealand while your partner is here on a work visa. Some work visa holders are not eligible to support applications for this visa.You do not need to have a New Zealand job offer to apply.
Apply if you want to visit New Zealand for business reasons. You must have enough money to live on while you are here or have the financial support of your employer.You can include your partner and dependent children in your application.
Students can apply for this visa upon course completion. It allows you to work in New Zealand for up to 3 years depending on the level and the length of the course studied.
You can apply for this visa if you have a job offer for doing religious work from a religious organization. This visa allows you to stay in New Zealand for up to 2 years. If you do 3 years consecutive religious work, it can lead to residence.
This visa is for students and trainees seeking hands-on experience in their respective fields. Eg. religious trainees, dental & medical trainees, apprentice jockeys etc. You must be 16 yer or more to be eligible to apply for this visa. The length of stay varies from 6 months to 4 years depending on the type of training.
This visa is for those who want to come to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event. The length of stay depends on the time required to complete the specific work or event.
You can apply for this visa if you have to work on a film, video or production In New Zealand and have the skills that cannot be met by New Zealand’s entertainment industry. The length of stay depends on the time required to complete the work.
You can apply for this visa if you have an exceptional talent in a field of art, culture or sport. You will need a sponsor and the support of a New Zealand visa. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand for up to 30 months.
You can apply for the SSE Work Visa if you are already in New Zealand on a Visitor Visa or Student Visa and are interested in doing seasonal work in the viticulture or horticulture industry.
Certain countries have a working holiday visa agreement with New Zealand. You will need to check if your country is part of this agreement.
You can apply for this visa if you work or have a job offer from an accredited employer and meet the 6-points requirement. You need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for this. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely.
You can apply for this visa if you are currently working for or have a job offer from an accredited employer and have worked in a Tier 2 Green List role for 24 months. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely.
You can apply for this visa if you work or have a job offer from an accredited employer and the job is in Tier 1 of the Green List. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely.
You can apply for this visa if you work or have a job offer from an accredited employer and have worked for 24 months in a care workforce role. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely.
You can apply for this visa if you work or have a job offer from an accredited employer and you have worked in New Zealand for 24 months in a transport role. The visa allows you to stay in New Zealand indefinitely
The requirements for a nz work visa depend on the specific type of work visa you are applying for. Some work visas nz require a job offer from an accredited employer, some require the applicant have the required qualifications and work experience.
The cost of a nz working visa depends on the type of work visa you are applying for. The fees for the work visas nz can be found here.
Yes, certain New Zealand visas, like the Working Holiday Visa, Post-Study Work Visa, or Entrepreneur Visa, allow you to work without a job offer. However, for Accredited Employer Work Visa, or Specific Purpose Work Visa, you require a Job Offer to apply.
The eligibility to work in New Zealand depends on the type of work visa you are applying for. Each nz working visa has different requirements. Its best to consult a Licensed Immigration Adviser in this matter.
You can apply for this visa if you hold a student visa and have recently finished your studies in New Zealand. It allows you to stay and work here for up to 3 years, depending on what qualification you studied.
To find out more about how to apply for any of the above types of Work Visa, its assessment criteria and the pitfalls that you should be aware of, please call us today on +64 9 379 0219 or email contact@nzimmigration.info
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