• Apply for a work visa

  If you’re planning to work in New Zealand and you’re not a citizen or permanent resident of NZ or Australia, you’ll need a visa that lets you work.

• Apply for a working holiday visa

  New Zealand has agreements with many countries that allow people aged 18-35 to stay here for a year or more — the main reason should be tourism, with work or study as secondary activities.

• Working in NZ for up to 3 months

  Some types of visitor visas allow you to work in New Zealand for up to 3 months.

• Working in NZ after you study

  After you’ve finished studying in New Zealand, you can apply for a visa that lets you stay here to work. Some students can work in NZ because of what they’re studying in another country.

• Working in NZ for more than 3 months

  Depending on your skills, where you come from, your age and other factors you may be able to work in New Zealand temporarily for more than 3 months.

• Visas for workers from specific countries

  New Zealand has special arrangements with some countries to let their citizens work here. Some visas recognise your skills and experience, while others let you learn out about our lifestyle and culture.

• Working here if your partner is in NZ

  Find out if you can get a visa to work in New Zealand. Your partner needs to have a work, student or Military visa or be a New Zealand citizen or resident.

• Work that leads to residence

  If you’re 55 or younger and want to live in New Zealand (NZ) permanently, you can apply for a resident visa, or a work visa that leads to residence after working here for 2 years.