Work Visas

Anyone who primarily intends to work in New Zealand and is not a New Zealand citizen or resident must have an appropriate visa to work. Immigration New Zealand offers over 30 different work visas with varying criterias, conditions and duration. You can find information about some of the popular categories below and if you would like to check your eligibility for other work visa categories, please contact us.

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    Post Study Work Visa

    International students who have eligible New Zealand qualifications can apply for the Post Study Work Visa. The duration of the visa depends on several factors like the level of qualification, location of the education provider etc. and can be between 1 to 3 years. This visa allows the holder to work for any employer in any occupation including self-employment. If you are considering applying for this visa and require professional advice please contact us.

    Specific Purpose/Event Work Visa

    In certain situations the usual work visas may not be appropriate and you may consider applying for the Specific Purpose/Event Work Visa. This visa type is for people who need to come to New Zealand for a specific purpose or event.
    To apply you’ll need to have skills related to your specific purpose or event and have a defined timeframe.
    Examples of people who may be able to apply include business people on secondments, sports players, professional coaches, specialist installers or services, and Philippines nurses seeking occupational registration. If this visa fits your needs, contact us to learn how we can serve you.

    Varying the conditions on your work visa (VOC)

    If you are currently on an employer specific work visa and have been promoted by your current employer or if you have been offered a new role by another employer you may be able to vary conditions on your current visa to allow you to undertake your new role. However, this can get very complicated very quickly and requires astute judgement to determine whether the VOC is appropriate or if applying for a new work visa is necessary.
    If you are considering a VOC on your existing visa, please get in touch with us so that we can help you make the best move.