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Working in NZ
New Zealand offers many opportunities. The lifestyle is healthy and our culture is tolerant. We have a creative and positive spirit, and our communities are friendly, relaxed and productive. Plus, we have the sheer pleasure of living in a beautiful country. Maybe you could have that, too.
1. Come check us out
Moving countries is a big decision, so you'll probably want to visit New Zealand first, to see if it is right for you. Citizens of countries such as the UK, USA, and Australia - and many others - can visit New Zealand for a short time without a visa, but some nationalities will need to apply for a visitor's visa first.
No matter where you're from, it's a good idea check how long you will be able to visit, and whether or not you need a visa. You can find out here.
2. How long do you want to be in New Zealand?
If you'd like to work in New Zealand you will need a work or resident visa. You will need a job offer before you apply, unless you're applying for a working holiday visa, or you're the partner of someone who has the right to work in New Zealand.
Here are the different categories of visas available to people interested in working in New Zealand:
3. Which visa is right for you?
Once you have decided how long you want to stay here, use our Visa Options Tool to see which visas are available.
4. Getting a job in New Zealand
Employment is probably going to be important to the success of your visa application. Within the following week, we'll email you about job searching in New Zealand.
Applying for a Work to Residence visa If you have not already checked whether you need a work visa, or you do not know which of the Work to Residence categories to apply under, see our quick check or the full requirements.
Before you begin the application process, there is some important information for Work to Residence applicants.
When you can apply You can apply for a work visa when you are:
· living outside New Zealand and you want to travel here
· already in New Zealand but you are not employed.
Your partner and/or children Your partner or dependent children cannot be included in your application. They will need to apply for their own visitor, student or work visa to come to New Zealand.
Once you hold a work visa, your partner may be able to apply for a work visa under our Family Stream.
If you need to stay longer After two years, if you meet the residence requirements, you will be able to apply for residence. You must be in New Zealand when you lodge the application for residence. You may also be able to apply for a further work visa.
You will need to allow sufficient time for a decision to be made on your application before your current visa expires. If your current visa does expire, your application for a further visa does not make your stay in New Zealand lawful or give you the right to remain in New Zealand while your application is being considered.
Steps to apply Follow the steps to apply for a Work to Residence visa under the relevant immigration instructions:
· Long Term Skill Shortage List – for people who have an offer of employment in an occupation on the Long Term Skill Shortage List.
· Talent (Accredited Employers) – for people who have a job offer from an employer who we have accredited to recruit staff from overseas.
· Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) – for people who have recognised talent/ability in the arts, culture or sports.
If you have decided to come to New Zealand to work temporarily, you will probably need to apply for a work visa. Find out if you do, and what requirements you need to meet.These Temporary work visas are mainly for people who:
After you are accepted If you have been in New Zealand for a while and your circumstances have changed, find out how your visa is affected.
Want to study or train while holding a temporary work visa? All temporary visa holders may study for:
· up to three months per visa or
· three months in every 12-month period if the visa is granted for multiple years. You won’t need to apply for a student visa or variation of conditions.
If you’re here on a work visa and you want to study full time for longer than three months, you need to apply for a student visa.
If you are here on a work visa and you want to study part time for longer than three months, you can apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa.
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1. Come check us out
Moving countries is a big decision, so you'll probably want to visit New Zealand first, to see if it is right for you. Citizens of countries such as the UK, USA, and Australia - and many others - can visit New Zealand for a short time without a visa, but some nationalities will need to apply for a visitor's visa first.
No matter where you're from, it's a good idea check how long you will be able to visit, and whether or not you need a visa. You can find out here.
2. How long do you want to be in New Zealand?
If you'd like to work in New Zealand you will need a work or resident visa. You will need a job offer before you apply, unless you're applying for a working holiday visa, or you're the partner of someone who has the right to work in New Zealand.
Here are the different categories of visas available to people interested in working in New Zealand:
- A Working Holiday Visa – New Zealand has reciprocal working holiday agreements with 38 countries. 18-30 year old citizens of those countries can apply to come to New Zealand for a year (in some cases 2 years), and can work for some of the time they are here. Find out more here.
- An Essential Skills Work Visa will allow you to stay in New Zealand for a limited period of time, depending on the duration and type of job you have been offered.
- A Work to Residence Visa will enable you to work and live in New Zealand for up to two and a half years, after which you can apply for residence. Once you become a permanent resident, you can stay in New Zealand indefinitely and enjoy the benefits that residence brings you and your family, such as tertiary education on the same basis as New Zealand citizens, the right to vote, and so on.
- A Resident Visa will allow you to work and live in New Zealand permanently and enjoy the benefits of being a New Zealand resident. Becoming a permanent resident could even be your first step to eventually becoming a New Zealand citizen. And if you do take that step, it's good to know that you can still retain any other citizenships you might have.
3. Which visa is right for you?
Once you have decided how long you want to stay here, use our Visa Options Tool to see which visas are available.
4. Getting a job in New Zealand
Employment is probably going to be important to the success of your visa application. Within the following week, we'll email you about job searching in New Zealand.
Applying for a Work to Residence visa If you have not already checked whether you need a work visa, or you do not know which of the Work to Residence categories to apply under, see our quick check or the full requirements.
Before you begin the application process, there is some important information for Work to Residence applicants.
When you can apply You can apply for a work visa when you are:
· living outside New Zealand and you want to travel here
· already in New Zealand but you are not employed.
Your partner and/or children Your partner or dependent children cannot be included in your application. They will need to apply for their own visitor, student or work visa to come to New Zealand.
Once you hold a work visa, your partner may be able to apply for a work visa under our Family Stream.
If you need to stay longer After two years, if you meet the residence requirements, you will be able to apply for residence. You must be in New Zealand when you lodge the application for residence. You may also be able to apply for a further work visa.
You will need to allow sufficient time for a decision to be made on your application before your current visa expires. If your current visa does expire, your application for a further visa does not make your stay in New Zealand lawful or give you the right to remain in New Zealand while your application is being considered.
Steps to apply Follow the steps to apply for a Work to Residence visa under the relevant immigration instructions:
· Long Term Skill Shortage List – for people who have an offer of employment in an occupation on the Long Term Skill Shortage List.
· Talent (Accredited Employers) – for people who have a job offer from an employer who we have accredited to recruit staff from overseas.
· Talent (Arts, Culture and Sports) – for people who have recognised talent/ability in the arts, culture or sports.
If you have decided to come to New Zealand to work temporarily, you will probably need to apply for a work visa. Find out if you do, and what requirements you need to meet.These Temporary work visas are mainly for people who:
- have a job offer from a New Zealand employer
- are skilled in occupations that are in demand
- are coming here for a particular purpose or event
- want to gain work experience or work after studying in New Zealand
- are students and who want to work
- want to join a partner here and work.
After you are accepted If you have been in New Zealand for a while and your circumstances have changed, find out how your visa is affected.
Want to study or train while holding a temporary work visa? All temporary visa holders may study for:
· up to three months per visa or
· three months in every 12-month period if the visa is granted for multiple years. You won’t need to apply for a student visa or variation of conditions.
If you’re here on a work visa and you want to study full time for longer than three months, you need to apply for a student visa.
If you are here on a work visa and you want to study part time for longer than three months, you can apply for a variation of conditions to your current visa.
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