New Zealand Work Visa / Permit

Visa Bureau is not affiliated with Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and is a website specialising in visa and immigration information to New Zealand. Visas are available from the New Zealand Government at a lower cost when you apply with them directly as we charge a professional fee for the service we provide as migration agents.

Apply for a New Zealand Work Permit

If you are looking to make a permanent move to New Zealand, you can apply to migrate to New Zealand through a New Zealand Work Permit.

Click Here to Complete the Online New Zealand Work Permit Assessment

New Zealand Visa Bureau's free online Work Permit assessment will provide you with your points score on completion and you will be given the option at that stage to request a free telephonic or email consultation with an experienced migration consultant specialising in evaluating eligibility for migration to New Zealand. As part of this initial free consultation, the consultant will discuss the options open to you and provide you with guidance on what visas are suitable and practical to you situation. Additionally, should you decide to use us to assist you with your work permit application, your migration consultant will explain our service charges. Our service charges are dependent on both the visa subclass and your own individual circumstances; for example, while our service charge for a child visa can be as low as £600, it can range to £2,400 for some skilled visa applications. This is not inclusive of VAT, the New Zealand government fees or any other costs associated with the application.

The objective of the New Zealand Work Visa and Permit Policy is to contribute to the development of New Zealand industry and economy by attracting skilled migrants.

Work Visas/Permits are granted on a temporary residence basis, that is, they specify the maximum amount of time you are allowed to live and work in New Zealand.

To qualify for a New Zealand Work Visa / Permit you must:

Be in good health and of good character;
Have a valid passport; and
Genuinely intend to work lawfully in New Zealand for a limited time.

Work Visa / Permit Streams

In general, there are two streams of Work Visas / Permits in New Zealand.

Skilled Stream

This stream consists of 4 broad policies and a small group of other categories which facilitate the entry of skilled people.

Family Stream

This enables partners of holders of Work Visas and Permits undertake temporary employment in New Zealand.

A New Zealand Work Visa will allow you to travel to New Zealand and your Work Permit will be issued once you arrive. New Zealand citizens or New Zealand Residence Permit holders, as well as Australian citizens or Australian residents who hold a current Australian Resident Return Visa, do not need a permit to work in New Zealand.