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Work & skilled

Employment and skilled-worker routes to New Zealand.

4 New Zealand resources in this topic

Visa routes

  • Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)Visa route

    New Zealand's main temporary work route, for a migrant with a full-time job offer from an accredited employer who has passed a job check with immigration.

  • Specific Purpose Work VisaVisa route

    For people coming to New Zealand for a defined specific purpose or event rather than an open-ended job, this work route covers the specific engagement involved.

  • Working Holiday VisaVisa route

    For young people from partner countries, this visa lets you travel, work and study across New Zealand, usually for a single stay of up to 12 months.

  • Post Study Work VisaVisa route

    For international graduates who studied an eligible qualification in New Zealand, this open work route lets you work for any employer once you finish your study.