Residence applications

Holders of a Talent (Accredited Employer) work visa or permit who have been living and working for an accredited New Zealand employer for 24 months are eligible to apply for residence under the Residence from Work category.

To gain residence…

Applicants will need to:

 

• meet our additional residence application requirements
  and
• have been employed by an accredited employer, or another employer approved by INZ, for at least 24 months
  and
• have current employment in New Zealand with a base salary of at least $45,000 per year or NZ$50,000 per year if your Talent work visa or permit application under this policy was made on or after 30 July 2007.

 

Their employment must be:

• full-time (on average, at least 30 hours per week)
• ongoing (permanent or indefinite, or for a stated term of at least 12 months with an option of further terms)
• genuine
• compliant with relevant employment law in force in New Zealand. This includes having a written employment agreement specifying the necessary terms and conditions, and meeting holiday, special leave and occupational health and safety requirements.

Principal applicants will not need to provide evidence of English language when they apply for residence, but their partner or dependent children included in the application will need to meet the English language requirements.

 

Find out here how workers can apply for a Residence from Work permit.