Take a look at our Discover and Decide section if you are still
deciding whether to come to New Zealand.
Work and live permanently in New Zealand
If you want to live and work in New Zealand permanently, there are a number
of options available.
Skilled Migrant Category
The Skilled Migrant Category is for people who have the skills,
qualifications and experience we need, and who want to live and work
permanently in New Zealand.
Work to Residence
The Work to Residence category allows you to get a temporary work visa
and/or permit as a step towards gaining permanent residence. Applicants
may be qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand, or may
have exceptional talent in sports or the arts.
Residence from Work
The Residence from Work category is for people who are already in New
Zealand on a Work to Residence permit, and want to apply for residence.
Employee of a Relocating Company
If you are a key employee of a business that is relocating its operations
to New Zealand, you can apply for a work permit and later a residence permit
under our Employee of a Relocating Company category.
Work temporarily in New Zealand
Temporary work
We grant temporary work visas and permits to people who have a
job offer from a New Zealand employer, people skilled in occupations
that are in demand here, people coming here for a particular purpose or
event, and people who want to gain work experience or work after
studying in New Zealand.
Working holiday
If you’re aged between 18 and 30 years you may be eligible to experience
life in New Zealand on a working holiday.
Seasonal work in the horticulture and viticulture Industries
We have several different policies for people who want to do seasonal work
planting, maintaining, harvesting or packing crops in the horticulture and
viticulture industries.
