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WORK VISAS TO NEW ZEALAND
The New Zealand immigration programme offers numerous work visas that cater to individuals with different types of skills and levels of experience. These work visas are designed to fill temporary skilled worker shortages and, in some instances, encourage skilled migrants to settle in New Zealand.
SKILLED MIGRANT VISAThe Skilled Migrant Category is a permanent residence visa for skilled individuals. Applicants who meet a minimum pass mark may be invited to apply for residence. |
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ESSENTIAL SKILLS WORK VISAThe Essential Skills Work Visa is a temporary visa which allows individuals to work in a job, that cannot be easily filled, for up to 5 years. |
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WORK TO RESIDENCE VISAThe Work to Residence policy provides a temporary visas for persons with exceptional talent or skills desired by New Zealand employers. |
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RESIDENCE FROM WORK VISAThe Residence from Work policy provides permanent residency to those who have worked in New Zealand for 2 years on a work permit and can meet other eligibility criteria. |
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STUDY TO WORK VISAThe Study to Work Visa is a temporary visa that allows recent New Zealand graduates with a job offer to gain relevant work experience. |
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STUDENT AND TRAINEE WORK VISAThe Student and Trainee work visa is a temporary visa for overseas dental or medical students, trainees and apprentice jockeys who need to obtain work experience. |
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SPECIFIC PURPOSE OR EVENT WORK VISAThe Specific Purpose or Event work visa allows experienced people to work at specific New Zealand events, such as a performance or sporting event. |
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WORK EXCHANGE SCHEME VISAThe Work Exchange Scheme Visa is a temporary visa which allows individuals to participate in registered work or a government-to-government exchange programme. |
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SEASONAL WORK VISANew Zealand's seasonal work schemes provide temporary visas and permits to enable eligible persons to do seasonal work on approved farms or vineyards in New Zealand. |
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EMPLOYEES OF RELOCATING BUSINESS VISAThe Employees of Relocating Business Visa provides permanent residency to integral employees of businesses relocating to New Zealand. |
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INTERNATIONAL STREAM WORK VISAInternational work polices allow Japanese interpreters; Thai chefs; and specialist or skilled Chinese workers to obtain work visas. |
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GRADUATE JOB SEARCH VISAThe Graduate Job Search Visa allows individuals to search for a job that is relevant to their New Zealand qualification. |
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OTHER SPECIAL WORK VISASWork visas are available for the crew of Chartered Fishing Vessels and members of religious orders wishing to work in New Zealand temporarily. |
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