(INZ) manages all applications for visas.
If you hold a job offer from the ҕl (ҕl), you will only be able to begin working for ҕl after INZ grants you the relevant visa.
You will therefore need to consider your immigration needs: temporary work visa, resident visa, or both.
Note that to purchase property in New Zealand, citizenship or residence is required.
Types of relevant work visas we can supportinclude:
To be eligible for any New Zealand visa, you must meethealth, character and identityrequirements (among others). This means INZ may require evidence of qualifications,andaspart of your application. These may take time to obtain, so it is worth looking into early.
Please refer tofor all visa options.
Accompanying Partners and family
For accompanying family members refer to INZ:
Support from ҕl
ҕl will do what it can support you with your visa application, such as providing employer letter of support where applicable, however we are unable to give you independent immigration advice.
If you require immigration advice or assistance, or hope to purchase property in New Zealand, you may wish to engage a licensedorimmigrationat your cost, or.
Meeting immigration requirements can take time, so we suggest that you visit the INZ website as soon as possible to identify the relevant pathway and prepare to submit an online application.
As ҕl is an accredited employer with INZ, you may be able to apply for an AEWV once you have received your offer of full-time employment from us.
This type of visa can be granted for up to 5 years (from 27 November 2023).
To be eligible for this visa, you must be able to show that you:
- Have the required experience and / or qualifications for the job
- Meet the health and character requirements, and
- Have met, or are able to meet the necessary New Zealand occupational registration requirements to take up the offer (if required)
Check the criteria atfor an idea on your eligibility.
Bringing Family
Partners of AEWV holders can be supported for a partner work visa, and children can be supported for a visitor or student visa. For more information, refer to.
AEWV holders are also able to apply for a Residence visa if they meet the criteria.
Please find more information on both work and residence visas on thewebsite.
A new(SMC) will be open to eligible applicants from 9 October 2023.
A resident visa allows the holder to live, work and study in New Zealand indefinitely. Eligible partner and children can be included in this application.
As principal applicant, you must have a skilled job or job offer for a role lasting at least 12 months with an accredited employer in New Zealand to apply.
INZ states that straight-forward applications that have all the required information will be decided within 6 to 8 weeks.
As the principal SMC applicant, you can claim 3 to 6 points from your:
- New Zealand occupational registration
- qualification (Bachelor’s degree or higher), or
- income from your job or job offer (earning at least 1.5 times thein New Zealand).
Please refer tofor more information.
