New Zealand · Work Visas

Work Visas & Employment for New Zealand

Explore every work visas pathway we cover for New Zealand. Each guide is prepared against the official government criteria and sets out who it suits, the eligibility, and the steps involved.

8 work visas pathways

New Zealand work visas pathways

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Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)

New Zealand's main temporary work visa, allowing accredited employers to hire foreign workers where no New Zealand citizen or r…

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02

Specific Purpose Work Visa

For people with specialized skills or expertise coming to New Zealand for a specific short-term purpose or event (business seco…

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03

Post Study Work Visa

Allows international graduates who have completed an eligible qualification in New Zealand to work for any employer in New Zeal…

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04

Working Holiday Visa

For young citizens (aged 18 to 30 or 35) from bilateral partner countries to travel, explore, and work in New Zealand for up to…

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05

Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme

Allows New Zealand horticulture and viticulture employers to recruit seasonal workers from Pacific countries for planting, main…

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06

Care workforce work-to-residence — current rules

Dedicated pathway allowing care workers (aged care, disability support) paid at or above the Level 4 care workforce rate to tra…

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Transport work-to-residence — current rules

Pathways allowing bus drivers, truck drivers, ship masters, and aircraft engineers to gain residence after 24 months on an AEWV.

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Employer accreditation and job check overview

Step-by-step guidance for New Zealand businesses on becoming an Accredited Employer and passing the Job Check to hire overseas…

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Ecosystem Architecture

New Zealand Work Visas Ecosystem & Related Global Pathways

Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.

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Supporting Briefings & Advisory Articles

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Land a New Zealand Tech Job Before Your Visa: A Strategy for UAE IT Professionals

For many IT professionals based in the UAE, the traditional immigration process can feel backward and stressful: apply for an expensive visa, wait months for approval, and only then begin the daunting task of hunting for...

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New Zealand Residency Visa: Eligibility & PR Pathways for UAE Professionals

New Zealand is globally renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, exceptional quality of life, and safe, family-friendly communities. For skilled professionals and expatriates residing in the UAE, New Zealand represents ...

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New Zealand Work Permits 2026: Types & Requirements for UAE Expats

New Zealand’s booming economy and severe skill shortages across major industries have created unprecedented opportunities for global talent. For skilled professionals, recent graduates, and tradespeople currently residin...

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