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New Zealand Working Visas for UK and Irish Nationals

The New Zealand Visa Bureau provides visa services for working holidaymakers and migrants to New Zealand.

There are two main visa options for UK and Irish Nationals who want to work in New Zealand: Skilled Migration and Working Holiday Visas.

The Skilled Migration Category is the core of the New Zealand immigration system.  It is designed to attract workers with the skills that New Zealand's economy needs.  Skilled Trade workers are in particularly high demand.

 Click Here to Complete the Skilled Visa Assessment

The Working Holiday Visa is designed to allow people between 18 and 30 years of age to live, work and travel in New Zealand for up to 12 months. (Or, up to 23 months in some cases).  You can now apply online for a Working Holiday Visa to New Zealand.

 Click Here to Apply Online for a Working Holiday Visa

New Zealand Work Visa Services

Please choose a visa option from the list below. 

Skilled Migration Category New Zealand offers a Skilled Migration Category for UK and Irish Nationals who want to make New Zealand their permanent home. Emigrants must pass a points test in order to qualify. More InformationOnline Skilled Migration Assessment

Working Holiday Visa The New Zealand Working Holiday Visa gives young people between the ages of 18 and 30 the opportunity to work and travel in New Zealand for up to 12 months. More InformationApply Online for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa