WORK VISAS TO NEW ZEALAND

INTERNATIONAL STREAM WORK VISA TO NEW ZEALAND

The International and Humanitarian streams of work visas allow specific groups of people to apply for work visas based on New Zealand's international or humanitarian commitments. The common International and Humanitarian Stream work visa policies are:

• The China Special Work Policy
• China Skilled Worker Policy
• Interpreters from Japan
• Thai Chefs

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL STREAM WORK VISA BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To obtain a work visa and/or permit under one of the International work visa policies, applicants must meet the basic prerequisites set by Immigration New Zealand. These include meeting health and good character criteria. The other criteria depend on policy:

China Special Work Policy - applicants must have a job offer in a specialist field (as a Chinese Chef; Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner or Nurse; Mandarin teacher aide; Wushu Martial Arts Coach; or Chinese Tour Guide) and have the relevant qualifications and/or experience. Only a limited number of work visas for each occupation can be approved at any one time.

China Skilled Worker - applicants must have a job offer in one of 20 highly skilled occupations and have the required qualifications. The maximum number of workers that can be approved at any one time is 100 per occupation, and 1000 in total.

Interpreters from Japan - must be suitably qualified; have an offer of employment of up to 3 years; and a written guarantee from their employer to pay wages and cover appropriate medical insurance; accommodation needs and the cost of return travel.

Thai Chefs - must have completed prescribed qualifications; have relevant work experience; hold a job offer for a term of up to 3 years and have a written guarantee from their employer to pay their wages.

NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL STREAM WORK VISA ENTITLEMENTS

Holders of a work visa and/or permit will be able to live and work in New Zealand, in their occupation, and for a specified employer, for the life of that visa/permit. A work permit granted under one of these International policies may allow a stay of up to three years.

Partners and dependent children may also accompany you to New Zealand by applying for separate visitor, student or work permits.

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