Working towards residence in New Zealand

Working temporarily in New Zealand can be used as a step
towards gaining residence and settling here permanently.

If your talents are needed by New Zealand employers, or you
have exceptional talent in the arts, culture or sports, you can apply to work in
New Zealand under our Work to Residence category

Requirements for all Work to Residence visa applicants

There are a number of requirements that you will need to
meet for a Work to Residence visa. These are requirements that all applicants
need to meet.

To enter New Zealand you must:

ü 
be in good health and of good character, and

ü 
have a passport that is valid for at least three
months past the date you are to leave New Zealand, and

ü 
be genuine in wanting to work in New Zealand,
and

ü 
have the right visa for your visit.

If you are granted a work visa you need to meet certain
conditions during your stay:

    the work you do
must be in line with the conditions specified in your visa

    you must obey New
Zealand’s laws

    you must only stay
in New Zealand for the time allowed by your visa.

If you break any of these conditions we may require you to
leave New Zealand immediately.