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New Zealand Work Permit Visa
Allows non-New Zealand nationals to work in New Zealand temporarily, with several employer-linked and open pathways.
Temporary WorkEmployer-Specific or OpenPR Pathway
Overview
New Zealand offers several work visa categories. The Skilled Migrant Work Visa, Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), and the Working Holiday Visa are the most common. The AEWV (introduced 2022) requires the employer to be accredited with Immigration New Zealand. The Straight to Residence pathway is available for workers in Green List Tier 1 occupations.
✓Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV): employer must hold INZ accreditation
✓Three-step process: Job Check, employer accreditation, visa application
✓Working Holiday Visa for nationals of partner countries (aged 18–30/35)
✓Post-Study Work Visa for NZ graduates
✓Green List occupations can go straight to residence
✓English language skills required for most employer-linked visas
Eligibility Requirements
- ✓AEWV: job offer from an INZ-accredited employer
- ✓Role must meet a median wage threshold or be on an exemption list
- ✓Relevant qualifications and work experience
- ✓English language proficiency (IELTS 5.0–6.5 depending on visa type)
- ✓Health and character requirements
- ✓For Green List: occupation must be on Tier 1 or Tier 2 of the NZ Green List
Visa Type
🪪 Temporary Work Visa – Accredited Employer Work Visa (New Zealand)
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