Visas for New Zealand

Below you will find basic information on the different types of New Zealand work visa. For more detailed advice, tailored to your requirements, contact us now by completing the Enquiry Form, or request a free visa assessment.

New Zealand Temporary Work Visas

If you do not wish to settle in the country you can apply for a temporary work permit for New Zealand. This type of visa is broken up into several categories and lasts between nine months and three years. If you have an offer of work, you can apply for an Essential Skills New Zealand work permit, (lasting up to three years), as long as your employers can prove they could not source workers locally.

If you are between 20 and 35 and from a skilled profession then you can apply for a Silver Fern Job Search Visa. This working visa for New Zealand entitles the holder to remain living in New Zealand for up to nine months while they are searching for a job. Once they have an offer, the holder can then apply for a working visa for New Zealand which lasts up to two years.

Work to Residence Visas

If you want a long-term work permit for New Zealand then you can apply for a work to residence visa which lasts for 30 months, during which you are entitled to apply for a residence visa. This type of work visa for New Zealand is open to those with a job offer from an accredited employer, those working to fill positions where there is a skills shortage or those who offer exceptional arts, culture or sports talent. For help with all types of New Zealand working visas contact Global Visas by taking our free visa assessment now.

New Zealand Working Holiday Visas

New Zealand working holiday visas are available for a range of positions and last between 12 and 23 months. Working in New Zealand can be an enormously rewarding experience. Contact us and find out how we can help you.