• Work to Residence for those who are qualified in occupations that are in demand in New Zealand or have a job offer from an accredited employer.
  • Work visa (Essential Skills, Specific Purpose or Event, Work to Residence, Partner of NZ Citizen or Resident)
  • Post-Study Work visas.
  • Work Visa for partners of Skilled migrants.
    Spouse/partner of Skilled migrant is also eligible for a work visa for the same period of the skilled applicant.
  • Work Visas are also granted to people coming here for a particular purpose or event, and people who want to gain work experience or work after studying in New Zealand.
  • Working Holiday: If you're aged between 18 and 30 years, you may be eligible to experience life in New Zealand on a working holiday.
  • Children of people on a work visa are eligible to apply for a student visa to attend primary, intermediate, or secondary school.

What is market rate salary?

It is the income range from the lowest paid New Zealanders to the highest paid for an occupation.
The 2013 Census is the only document that contains the income for 100% of every worker in NZ.

Skill shortage list checker

Check your occupation to see if we need your skills in New Zealand.  If you're offered a job that's on one of the lists, and you've got the qualifications and experience to match, getting a work or residence visa may be easier.
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