Work Visas

Suitable for most people will need to demonstrate they have the qualifications and work experience required for the role.

You must have a job offer from an employer who has been accredited with Immigration New Zealand. The employer must also have completed a suitable Job Check. We can assist your employer if they have not completed either of these steps.

Standard health and character requirements must also be met.

Accredited Employer Work Visas are valid for up to three years or five years depending on the skill level of the occupation or when an applicant’s first Accredited Employer Work Visa was met.

Seasonal Accredited Employer Work Visas allows specified occupations to fill roles that have seasonal demand.

Peak Seasonal Work Visas can be issued for a season up to seven months.

Global Workforce Seasonal Work Visas can be issued for three seasons (each season must be a maximum of nine months).

The Specific Purpose Work Visa is an excellent choice for those coming to New Zealand for a specific reason. This visa category is suitable for: Key people being transferred to New Zealand from a multi-national organisation; short term secondments or projects; business people in New Zealand for longer than three months; research and development activities; entertainment and arts; sports coaching, refereeing and events and; specialised training.

It's important to note that the Specific Purpose Work Visa is designed to address short-term needs and typically has a defined start and end date.

New Zealand's Working Holiday Visas allow visa holders to work and experience New Zealand. These visas enable young individuals from various countries to live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months. Canadian citizens can apply for up to 23 months, and UK citizens 36 months.

Visa eligibility and work conditions will depend on your country of citizenship. You cannot undertake permanent employment when in New Zealand.

Work Visas for partners provide an excellent opportunity for couples, including partners of New Zealand citizens, residents, and some temporary visa holders, to live and work together. As for the partners joining them they, they include demonstrating a genuine and stable relationship, good health, meeting character checks, sufficient financial support, and, if applicable, arrangements for dependent children.

Visa length and conditions will depend on the supporting partner’s entitlement to be in New Zealand.

The Student and Trainee Work Visa offers international students and trainees an enticing opportunity to engage in educational programs and gain practical training in various fields, including medical, dental, religious and apprentice jockeys.

This visa category provides a platform for individuals to expand their academic knowledge and acquire valuable work experience related to their study area.

Post Study Work Visas present an exceptional opportunity for international students who have completed their studies. This visa allows recent graduates to stay on and gain valuable work experience in New Zealand, putting their newly acquired skills and knowledge to practical use. Whether you've graduated from a New Zealand institution with a diploma, degree, or higher qualification, the Post Study Work Visa offers you the chance to launch your career on an international stage.

This visa is valid for up to three years, depending on your level of study and how long you studied in New Zealand.

Eligible international graduates who have completed study or are currently studying in New Zealand will be able to apply for the new Short-Term Graduate Work Visa from Monday 16 November 2026.

This visa provides 6 months of open work rights, allowing time to look for work and, where appropriate, transition to an Accredited Employer Work Visa.

Applicants will need to meet qualification, financial and health requirements.

Applications must be submitted within 3 months of their New Zealand student visa expiring.