How many types of work visas are there in New Zealand?

New Zealand is referred to as a great place to work as it offers a high quality of life and good opportunities to foreign nationals. New Zealand provides a high quality of life and a unique environment. The New Zealand work visa includes both temporary and permanent work arrangements. Some visas allow an applicant to work for any employer, while others are tied to a specific job offer from an accredited New Zealand employer.

 

Types of New Zealand Work visas

New Zealand has twelve kinds of work visas in New Zealand:

 

Accredited Employer Work Visa: Foreign workers who got an employment offer from an authorized company are eligible for this Accredited Employer Work Visa.

New Zealand Diplomatic Visa: Professional Skilled workers working as domestic workers for diplomatic, consular, or official staff posted in New Zealand can apply for a New Zealand Diplomatic Visa.

Entertainers Work Visa: Skilled workers who want to work in New Zealand's entertainment industry can apply for this Visa.

Long-Term Skill Shortage List Visa: Skilled workers who have already worked in New Zealand for over two years are granted a Long-Term Shortage List Visa.

Post-Study Work Visa: Students who have found employment in New Zealand for three years after completing their studies can apply for a Post-Study Work Visa.

Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa: Seasonal skilled professionals who want to work in viticulture and horticulture to plant, maintain, harvest, and pack crops can apply for a Recognized Seasonal Employer Limited Visa.

Specific Purpose Work Visa: This Specific Purpose Work Visa is for applicants who want to visit New Zealand for a particular work purpose

Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) Work Visa: Skilled professionals who live in New Zealand on a visitor or student visa and wanting to work in the agriculture industry can apply for a Supplementary Seasonal Employment (SSE) Work Visa.

Talent Accredited Employer Resident Visa: Skilled workers who have worked with an recognised employer in New Zealand for two years can apply for the Talent Accredited Employer Resident Visa.

New Zealand Working Holiday Visa: Applicants between 18 and 30 years can apply for this New Zealand Working Holiday Visa and can travel and work in the country.

Working Holidaymaker Extension: Working Holidaymaker is an Extension of the New Zealand Working Holiday Visa, and applicants can only apply if their Visa is about to expire.

Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa: Skilled professional who wants New Zealand PR they can apply for a Skilled Migrant Category Resident Visa.

 

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Requirements to apply for a New Zealand Work visa

An applicant needs to fulfill the requirements to apply for a New Zealand Work visa:

 

• Valid passport
• Valid job offer
• Academic qualification
• Character certificate
• Proof of language proficiency
• Proof of accommodation
• Medical certificate
• Proof of finances

 

Steps to apply for a New Zealand Work visa

Below are the steps to apply for a New Zealand Work visa:

 

Step 1: Acquire a valid job offer

Step 2: Choose the type of visa

Step 3: Sort out the documents                                              

Step 4: Apply for the visa

Step 5: Wait for the approval

Step 6: Migrate and work in New Zealand

 

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