Immigration New Zealand is a leading contributor to New Zealand’s sustainable economic growth. Our contribution to the current and future success of economic and social wellbeing stems from our unique role in connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world.
We directly support labour market growth by attracting the best people to New Zealand and supporting them into the workforce so they become long-term contributors. We also contribute to key export industries like tourism and education.
The role of Immigration New Zealand includes:
INZ has branches in the following New Zealand locations:
We also have 17 offices overseas:
We also have a presence in a number of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade posts around the world and Visa Acceptance Centres (VACs) operate on our behalf in some regions.
International engagement