The Pacific Quotas enable New Zealand employers to access workers who can stay in New Zealand permanently. Successful candidates are granted Resident visas based on being selected by ballot, obtaining suitable job offers, and meeting immigration requirements. Applicants are aged between 18 and 45.
The Samoa Quota (SQ) began in 1970 and is part of the relationship established in the 1962 Treaty of Friendship between New Zealand and Samoa. Each year 1,100 citizens of Samoa are selected by ballot.
The Pacific Access Category (PAC) began in 2002, and provides a similar avenue to New Zealand residence for 250 citizens of Tonga, 75 citizens of Kiribati and 75 Citizens of Tuvalu.
Each of these Pacific countries has close cultural and historic ties with New Zealand.
Many New Zealand employers have successfully utilised the Pacific Quota scheme in sourcing workers. These employers are from various industries including horticulture, viticulture, construction, services, transport, manufacturing, food processing, and health.
Find out more or contact Immigration New Zealand’s Pacific Relationship Managers.
John Hellesoe, 09 970 3907 or mobile 027 270 9355. Email : john.hellesoe@dol.govt.nz
Eva William, 09 970 3906 or mobile 027 454 0398 Email : eva.william@dol.govt.nz
