New Zealand work visa
New Zealand work visas are temporary visas that allow you to come to or stay in the country and work legally. There is not just one type of work visa, there are several types, each with different characteristics and requirements to take into account when you start your project to migrate and work in New Zealand.
At SEA International we are a migration and study agency, the service we offer is advice for any type of visa in New Zealand, therefore, getting the job offer depends on each applicant.
Work Visa Requirements
- You need a valid passport
- Have a job offer from an Accredited Employer in New Zealand
- Have demonstrable (legal) work experience and/or studies relevant to the work to be performed
- You must go through a genuine hiring process. Eg. job interviews to show that you are the best candidate to fill the position.
- To apply for a work visa it is not required to demonstrate a specific level of English, however you must be able to have a level that allows you to function in job interviews.
- The employer must be accredited in order to offer you the job and you must earn at least the median wage of NZ$29.76 per hour in a full-time job with a minimum of 30 hours per week. Exemptions to the salary rule.
Did you know that there's more that one type of work visa in New Zealand?
Accredited Employer Work Visa
New visa category from July 4, 2022
Partnership Visa
Apply for a visa through your partner proving your relationship
Seasonal visa
Visa to work seasonally in the horticulture and viticulture sector
Post-study Work Visa
Study in New Zealand and get up to 3 years of work visa
Talent Visa
Visa designed for exceptional talents in arts, culture and sports
We can help your employer get accredited!
FAQs
To apply for a work visa in New Zealand, you must meet the requirements of the type of visa you wish to apply for, for example, if the category you are interested in is the Accredited Employer Work Visa, you must have a job offer from an employer in New Zealand, that the employer is accredited and also demonstrate that you are the ideal candidate to fill the position.
Work visas in New Zealand generally last between 1 year and 3 years, depending on the type of visa applied for and the salary earned at the time of application.
To migrate to New Zealand with your family through a work visa, you must have a salary of at least the medium wage so that your partner can have an open work visa (partnership) and your school-age children can study as locals , that is, they do not have to pay for education.
From December 2022, couples will only be able to have a visitor visa unless the main applicant has an occupation that is part of the Green List.
