In New Zealand, the people entering the country for work require a valid visa and work permit as per the immigration laws. The New Zealand work permits are divided into various categories for visitors who are willing to work in the country either temporarily or on a  permanent basis. The New Zealand work permit needs to be secured and sponsored by an entity that is locally licensed and incorporated.

 

Types of New Zealand  Work Visa:

 

 Temporary Work Visa:

• This type of New Zealand work permit can be obtained:
•  If you have a confirmed job offer from a New Zealand employer. 
•  If you are traveling to New Zealand to attend an event or for a specified purpose. 
•  If you are interested in accumulating work experience. 
• If you’re willing to join a business partner in the country and also continue the professional or business responsibilities.

 

 Essential Skills Work Visa:

• This is issued based on the Australian and New Zealand standard classification of occupations also known as ANZSCO. It ranges from level 1 (the high-skilled jobs) to 5 (low-skilled jobs).
• For the ANZSCO skill level 1-3, a maximum of 3 years duration New Zealand work permit visa is issued. 
• If your occupation falls in the ANZSCO skill levels 4 and 5, the maximum duration of a 1-year work permit visa is issued. 
• For the ANZSCO level 1 visa, a maximum duration of a 5-year work visa is issued.

 

 Entrepreneur Work Visa:

• This 3-year New Zealand work permit is issued to entrepreneurs. It helps them to relocate to New Zealand to establish or purchase a business.
• This work permit is issued in two stages: 
• Start-up stage: In this stage, you will be issued a 12-month work visa to buy or establish a business in New Zealand.  Balance stage: In this stage, you will be issued a 24-month work permit that is the remaining the 3 years of the entrepreneur work visa.