There are a range of work visa options available allowing the applicants working rights from 1 to 5 years.

This is usually the first visa international student graduates apply for. This visa is further classified into 2 kinds.

This post study work visa does not require an offer of employment, however the qualification completed by the student must be included in the skilled occupation list of Immigration New Zealand. This visa is granted for a period of 12 months.

This visa requires an offer of employment for the employer. This work visa is granted for a period of 2 years.

Partners of New Zealand citizens and permanent residents can work full time lawfully in New Zealand with this visa. Partners of students studying full time and work visa holders working in New Zealand are also eligible this work visa.

This visa is very popular as it allows the nonresident partners to legally live and work full time in New Zealand. However Immigration New Zealand imposes very stringent procedures to prove partnership. Our team of Licensed Immigration Advisers has strong expertise in dealing with complex partnership cases.

An applicant, whose occupation is classified as skilled under New Zealand immigration instructions and has a valid employment offer, can apply for this work visa.

This is the most common temporary work visa issued to meet the requirements of New Zealand businesses and industries. The duration of this visa can be up to 5 years. Applicants need to ensure all the relevant documentations regarding the occupation is included in the application. Employers also need to ensure they meet employer requirements of Immigration New Zealand to hire overseas workers.

Our team of Licensed Advisers will work together with you and your employer to complete and modify all the relevant documentation to meet the Immigration New Zealand requirements.